Megan Suri Explained

Megan Suri
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2010–present

Megan Suri is an American actress, best known for her role in The MisEducation of Bindu (2019), as well as for portraying Aneesa in the Netflix teen comedy series Never Have I Ever (2020–2023). She also made minor appearances in television shows such as Modern Family, Fresh Off the Boat, and Bones.

Early life

Suri was born in the United States to Indian Punjabi immigrant parents. She spent two years in India as a child.[1]

Career

Suri made her acting debut in 2010, in the romantic comedy film Valentine's Day.[2]

In 2019, Suri starred in the independent comedy film The MisEducation of Bindu (2019).[3] [4] [5] A critic noted that "Megan Suri is perfectly cast as Bindu".[6] From 2021 to 2023, she portrayed Aneesa, another Indian student who goes to Devi's high school, in Never Have I Ever.[7] [8] [9] [10] One critic opined that "Megan Suri is outstanding as Aneesa".[11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Valentine's DayRani[12]
2019 The MisEducation of Bindu Bindu Chaudry [13]
2020DramaramaClaire[14]
2023MissingVeena [15]
It Lives InsideSamidah "Sam"[16]
2025Companion[17]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015 The Brink Samira Four episodes [18]
2017 Bones Claire Episode: "The New Tricks in the Old Dogs" [19]
Guidance Navi Gupta Episode: "Dead Slut" [20]
Future Man Daughter Episode: "Pilot"
Modern Family Tardy Student Episode: "Tough Love"
2018–19 Atypical Quinn Four episodes
2019 Speechless Rosie Episode: "R-O-- ROLL M-O-- MODEL"
How to Get Away with Murder Rachael Episode: "Vivian's Here" [21]
2020 Fresh Off the Boat Simryn Episode: "The Magic Motor Inn" [22]
13 Reasons Why Unknown Episode: "College Interview"
2021–2023Never Have I EverAneesaRecurring role (seasons 2–4); 17 episodes[23]
2021 Mira, Royal Detective Jyoti Episode: "The Case of the Secret Code/Mystery at the Snake Boat Races"
2023Poker FaceSaraEpisode: "The Night Shift"[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 21, 2023 . Sakshi . Venkatraman . 'It Lives Inside' star Megan Suri talks the cultural discomfort of growing up Indian American — and slaying demons . . May 6, 2024 . February 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240215004305/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/-lives-star-megan-suri-talks-cultural-discomfort-growing-indian-americ-rcna105608 . live .
  2. Web site: ‘I’m not in Valentine’s Day’. 2023-12-21. Hindustan Times. en-UK. 2023-12-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20231221021040/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/i-m-not-in-valentine-s-day/story-Q3rdiwvo82yAgMldiKlz6K.html. live.
  3. Web site: 'Bindu' and 'Nomadland' featured at re-imagined San Diego International Film Festival. October 9, 2020. San Diego Union-Tribune. 2022-01-07. 2022-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204846/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/movies/story/2020-10-09/bindu-and-nomadland-featured-at-re-imagined-san-diego-international-film-festival. live.
  4. Web site: A movie with David Arquette was filmed in Broad Ripple. Now it will premiere here.. Domenica. Bongiovanni. The Indianapolis Star. 2022-01-07. 2021-06-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20210614194116/https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/movies/2019/09/13/heartland-film-festival-show-movie-david-arquette-made-broad-ripple/2150963001/. live.
  5. Web site: Prarthana Mohan Directs 'The MisEducation of Bindu', a Coming-of-age Comedy About an Indian American Girl . 2022-01-07 . 2022-01-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204853/https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/prarthana-mohan-directs-the-miseducation-of-bindu-a-coming-of-age-comedy-about-an-indian/article_dd52fd7a-8ec5-11e8-9b00-97b52fe201fd.html . live .
  6. Web site: THE MISEDUCATION OF BINDU: A Worthy Coming-Of-Age Story. October 8, 2019. Film Inquiry. January 7, 2022. January 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204849/https://www.filminquiry.com/miseducation-of-bindu-2019-review/. live.
  7. Web site: Megan Suri Talks 'Never Have I Ever' Season 2 & Decolonizing South Asian Mindsets. Sarina. Patel. July 27, 2021. January 7, 2022. January 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204847/https://browngirlmagazine.com/2021/07/megan-suri-interview-never-have-i-ever/. live.
  8. News: 'Never Have I Ever' Season 2 repeats some of Mindy Kaling's worst tendencies - the Washington Post . . 2022-01-07 . 2021-07-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210715173701/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/tv/2021/07/15/never-have-i-ever-season-2-review/ . live .
  9. Web site: 'Never Have I Ever's' heroine can be surprisingly cruel. Here's what's behind it. July 19, 2021. Los Angeles Times. 2022-01-07. 2022-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204849/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-07-19/never-have-i-ever-season-2-cast-maitreyei-ramakrishnan-megan-suri. live.
  10. Web site: Megan Suri Joins Season 2 Of Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever'. www.yahoo.com. 2022-01-07. 2022-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204846/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/megan-suri-joins-season-2-230035535.html. live.
  11. Web site: 'Never Have I Ever' Season 2 Review: Mélange of Humor, Naughtiness and a Whole Lot of Warmth . 2022-01-07 . 2022-01-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204857/https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/never-have-i-ever-season-2-review-m-lange-of-humor-naughtiness-and-a-whole/article_066b3642-f60f-11eb-aaf1-c7e93f068673.html . live .
  12. Web site: What we know so far about season 2 of Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever'. Business Insider. 2022-01-07. 2022-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204848/https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-season-2-of-netflixs-never-have-i-ever/articleshow/80215804.cms. live.
  13. Web site: An impressive line up. March 14, 2020. www.thehindu.com. January 7, 2022. January 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204856/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/an-impressive-line-up/article31066341.ece. live.
  14. Web site: The 10 best LGBTQ films of 2021. December 24, 2021. Attitude.co.uk. February 6, 2022. February 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203075914/https://attitude.co.uk/article/the-10-best-lgbtq-films-of-2021-1/26307/. live.
  15. Web site: Missing movie review & film summary (2023) | Roger Ebert. Christy. Lemire. www.rogerebert.com/. 2024-05-06. 2023-11-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20231108190051/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/missing-movie-review-2023. live.
  16. Web site: Bergeson . Samantha . 2023-04-26 . ‘It Lives Inside’ Trailer: Neon Gets Demonic with Indian Horror Movie from ‘Get Out’ Producers . 2023-05-20 . IndieWire . en-US . 2023-05-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520090748/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/it-lives-inside-trailer-neon-horror-movie-1234832495/ . live .
  17. Web site: ‘Companion’ – Harvey Guillén and More Join Sci-fi Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Team. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. June 5, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515035205/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3764730/companion-harvey-guillen-and-more-join-sci-fi-horror-movie-from-barbarian-team/. live.
  18. Web site: Meet the cast of Never Have I Ever season 2. Radio Times. 2022-01-07. 2022-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204846/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/never-have-i-ever-cast-season-2-netflix/. live.
  19. Web site: 5 Indiana ties Hoosiers will recognize in 'MisEducation of Bindu,' filmed in Broad Ripple. Domenica. Bongiovanni. The Indianapolis Star. 2022-01-07. 2021-05-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20210511221156/https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/movies/2019/10/14/miseducation-bindus-broad-ripple-indianapolis-ties-david-arquette/3943126002/. live.
  20. Web site: All you need to know about "Never Have I Ever's" Megan Suri. July 23, 2021. Newsweek. January 7, 2022. January 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220108225226/https://www.newsweek.com/never-have-i-ever-season-2-cast-who-megan-suri-age-instagram-career-aneesa-actor-1612596. live.
  21. Web site: The 18th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Announces Lineup and Gala Screenings. Abigail. Charpentier. BroadwayWorld.com. 2022-01-07. 2022-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204857/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/The-18th-Annual-Indian-Film-Festival-of-Los-Angeles-Announces-Lineup-and-Gala-Screenings-20200220. live.
  22. Web site: 11/25/20: A new tune: Trevor Noah to host 63rd Grammy Awards. November 25, 2020. Cynopsis Media. January 7, 2022. January 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107204850/https://www.cynopsis.com/11-25-20/. live.
  23. Web site: Megan Suri Joins Season 2 Of Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever'. Peter. White. November 23, 2020. January 7, 2022. November 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117081720/https://deadline.com/2020/11/megan-suri-joins-season-2-of-netflixs-never-have-i-ever-1234620766/. live.
  24. Web site: Bennett . Tara . 2023-01-27 . Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne banter banjos and Barracudas in 'Poker Face' Episode 2 . 2023-01-28 . SYFY Official Site . en-US . 2023-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230402033200/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/poker-faces-rian-johnson-and-natasha-lyonne-banter-banjos-and-barracudas-episode-2 . live .

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