Mindy Kaling Mindy Project stars as Dr. Mindy Lahiri, a young Bridget Jones-type doctor trying to put his life in order personally and professionally. Chris Messina and Ed Weeks also starred in the Universal project. Kaling wrote the pilot and serves as producer, along with Howard Klein. Chris Messina, Anna Camp, Ed Weeks, Zoe Jarmon and Dana DeLorenzo also part of the cast.