Vanita Kalra

Vanita Kalra is a South Asian comedian, actress, and writer. She shot the lead role in the comedic short "Auntie" (executive produced by Paul Feig, directed by Fawzia Mirza), which world premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Aspen Shortsfest 2022, receiving a Special Mention for Best Short Short. Auntie has gone on to play at Seriesfest and Palm Springs International Shortfest, among others. Vanita played Dr. Christine Long in HBO's Emmy-winning "Mare of Easttown" opposite Kate Winslet and has additional credits in shows and films such as "Tales of the Walking Dead" (AMC), "Cop Shop" with Gerard Butler, "The Oval" (BET), "Dynasty" (CW), and "Ordinary Joe" (NBC).