![]() “She’s amazing to work with and I absolutely adore her. And working with Kaling, an icon for South Asian representation in the industry, is an experience Maitreyi’s grateful for. “I was also the kid who had to get the perfect grades in every single test, and I also participated in a lot of extracurricular activities…but I was nowhere near as boy-crazy as she is!”. When Mindy put out the tweet…it basically went from there, we didn’t put too much thought into it.” Image: Courtesy Tommaso Boddi/WireImageĪ Canadian of Sri Lankan Tamil descent herself, she does share some traits with Devi (of Indian descent). An impromptu decision to send in her audition video led her to beat 15,000 hopefuls for the role. And it wasn’t until her final year of high school that she thought of it as a career. This is her first-ever professional acting project - before this, the 18-year-old had acted in school plays. Maitreyi with her co-stars at a photocall. I always knew it’ll do well, but didn’t know it’ll do this well!” she says on the popularity of the series. I loved it so much, and it’s brilliant at so many levels. From desperately wanting to be adults yet needing their parents in moments of tenderness, the teenage struggle is real in ‘Never Have I Ever’.Īnd it’s the star of the show, Canadian actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who brings it alive. Her two best friends also represent the diversity of ethnicity and sexual orientation. She’s as hyped about losing her virginity to the hottest guy in school as she is about going to Princeton. So, Devi isn’t your screen stereotype of a nerdy Indian. Image: Courtesy Netflixįor us in India, the Netflix series seamlessly brings the diversity of Gen-Z in the US to the fore. ![]() It revolves around Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), a first-generation American and straight-A student, who is also boy-crazy. ‘Never Have I Ever’ has multiple layers, covered intelligently so that nothing comes across as being forced through. Yet, it’s not a formula-based breezy watch that goes on in the background as you scroll through your Instagram feed. The show has all the trimmings of a typical high school drama-the jock, the nerds, breaking curfews for parties. However, the latest series on Netflix by the lady who is one of the biggest voices of Indian representation in Hollywood-Mindy Kaling-made me bite that bullet. Never have I ever watched a teenage rom-com well into my adulthood. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.Maitreyi Ramakrishnan plays the lead, Devi, in ‘ Never Have I Ever’, a high school romantic comedy created by Mindy Kaling. Effervescent and droll scripts coupled with a vivacious cast of newcomers leads to a series that initially feels haphazard but leans into its awkwardness for an emotionally resonant series you want to see continue.”Ĭheck out the trailer for “Never Have I Ever” Season 2 below: The new drama/comedy from co-creators Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher is the type of teen series aimed at the average teenager whose life might not be filled with orgies, but their problems still make them feel like the entire world is going to implode nonetheless. “This isn’t to shade any show in particular, but to illustrate the mountain ‘Never Have I Ever’ has to climb. ![]() “Netflix appears to be in the coming-of-age business, so much so that it’s easy to overlook one that doesn’t involve superheroes or overwhelming angst, sex, and drugs,” Lopez said in her review. “Never Have I Ever” Season 1 received strong reviews from critics, including IndieWire’s Kristen Lopez, who said it was a “must-watch for teen girls” in her grade B review in April 2020. Other Season 1 stars included Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani, Benjamin Norris, Adam Shapiro, and Ramona Young. ![]() The first season of the show, which premiered on Netflix in 2020, marked Kaling’s first series for the streaming service and was Ramakrishnan’s Hollywood debut. ![]() The Best Romance Movies of the 21st Century, from 'High Fidelity' to 'Carol' Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 50 Films the Director Wants You to See New Movies: Release Calendar for March 3, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films How to Watch Netflix's Live Chris Rock Special, Pre-Show, and After-Show ![]()
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