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'''Ajay Mehta''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɑː|dʒ|eɪ|_|ˈ|m|ɛ|t|ə}} {{respell|AH|jay|_|MET|ə}}) () is an Indian actor based in North America, known for his deep baritone voice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x13noyh_ajay-mehta-from-modern-family-gi-joe-and-the-fiber-one-commercials_tv|title=Ajay Mehta From Modern Family, GI Joe and the Fiber One Commercials}}</ref> | '''Ajay Mehta''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɑː|dʒ|eɪ|_|ˈ|m|ɛ|t|ə}} {{respell|AH|jay|_|MET|ə}}) () is an Indian actor based in North America, known for his deep baritone voice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x13noyh_ajay-mehta-from-modern-family-gi-joe-and-the-fiber-one-commercials_tv|title=Ajay Mehta From Modern Family, GI Joe and the Fiber One Commercials|date=25 August 2013}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He has appeared in many television shows, including ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Eli Stone]]'', ''[[Without a Trace]]'', ''[[The Sopranos]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'', ''[[Anger Management (TV series)|Anger Management]]'', [[The Middle (TV series)|The Middle]]'', [[Rules of Engagement (TV series)|Rules of Engagement]]'', ''[[Nip/Tuck]]'', ''[[Numbers (TV series)|Numb3rs]]'', ''[[CSI: NY]]'', ''[[Royal Pains]]'', ''[[Modern Family]]'', ''[[The Good Place]]'', ''[[Rectify]]'' and ''[[Outsourced (TV series)|Outsourced]]''. He played a [[Middle East]]ern ambassador on ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''. He played [[Citigroup]] CEO [[Vikram Pandit]] in the television movie ''[[Too Big to Fail (film)|Too Big to Fail]]'', which was broadcast in the United States on [[HBO]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Elliott|first=Stuart|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/31/business/media/q-and-a-with-stuart-elliott.html|title=Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott|date=2011-10-31| | He has appeared in many television shows, including ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Eli Stone]]'', ''[[Without a Trace]]'', ''[[The Sopranos]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'', ''[[Anger Management (TV series)|Anger Management]]'', [[The Middle (TV series)|The Middle]]'', [[Rules of Engagement (TV series)|Rules of Engagement]]'', ''[[Nip/Tuck]]'', ''[[Numbers (TV series)|Numb3rs]]'', ''[[CSI: NY]]'', ''[[Royal Pains]]'', ''[[Modern Family]]'', ''[[The Good Place]]'', ''[[Rectify]]'' and ''[[Outsourced (TV series)|Outsourced]]''. He played a [[Middle East]]ern ambassador on ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''. He played [[Citigroup]] CEO [[Vikram Pandit]] in the television movie ''[[Too Big to Fail (film)|Too Big to Fail]]'', which was broadcast in the United States on [[HBO]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Elliott|first=Stuart|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/31/business/media/q-and-a-with-stuart-elliott.html|title=Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott|date=2011-10-31|work=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=2013-11-08}}</ref> He appeared as an auctioneer on ''[[2 Broke Girls]]'' in September 2012, and as the prime minister of India in ''[[G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' in 2013. He also appears in the video game ''[[Far Cry 4]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} | ||
In 2007, Ajay was cast as an [[ad campaign]] spokesman for [[Fiber One]] brand products.<ref>{{cite news|last=Puente|first=Maria|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/31/business/media/q-and-a-with-stuart-elliott.html|title='Slumdog Millionaire' opens a new passage to all things Indian|date=2009-03-09|publisher=usatoday.com|accessdate=2013-11-08}}</ref> | In 2007, Ajay was cast as an [[ad campaign]] spokesman for [[Fiber One]] brand products.<ref>{{cite news|last=Puente|first=Maria|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/31/business/media/q-and-a-with-stuart-elliott.html|title='Slumdog Millionaire' opens a new passage to all things Indian|date=2009-03-09|publisher=usatoday.com|accessdate=2013-11-08}}</ref> | ||
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*''[[Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World]]'' (2005) - Indian Official | *''[[Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World]]'' (2005) - Indian Official | ||
*''[[Americanizing Shelley]]'' (2007) - Jaspal Singh | *''[[Americanizing Shelley]]'' (2007) - Jaspal Singh | ||
*''[[24 (TV Series)|24]]'' (2007) - Ambassador | *''[[24 (TV Series)|24]]'' (2007) - Middle Eastern Ambassador | ||
*''[[Ocean of Pearls]]'' (2008) - Ravinder Singh | *''[[Ocean of Pearls]]'' (2008) - Ravinder Singh | ||
*''[[Superhero Movie]]'' (2008) - Convenience Store Owner | *''[[Superhero Movie]]'' (2008) - Convenience Store Owner | ||
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*''Troublemaker'' (2011) - Dev | *''Troublemaker'' (2011) - Dev | ||
*''The Son of an Afghan Farmer'' (2012) - Mr. Amir | *''The Son of an Afghan Farmer'' (2012) - Mr. Amir | ||
*''[[G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' (2013) - Indian | *''[[G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' (2013) - Indian Prime Minister | ||
*''[[Decoding Annie Parker]]'' (2013) - OB / GYN Doctor | *''[[Decoding Annie Parker]]'' (2013) - OB / GYN Doctor | ||
*''[[Trainwreck (film)|Trainwreck]]'' (2015) - Dr. Raj | *''[[Trainwreck (film)|Trainwreck]]'' (2015) - Dr. Raj | ||
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Website | http://www.ajaymehta.tv/ |
Ajay Mehta (/ˈɑːdʒeɪ ˈmɛtə/ AH-jay MET-ə) () is an Indian actor based in North America, known for his deep baritone voice.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Mehta was born in New Delhi, India and he was educated in New Delhi, in Mayo College and St. Stephen's College.[3] According to a 2010 interview, he wanted to be an actor since he was three and a half years old and participated in plays while attending college.[4]
Career[edit]
He has appeared in many television shows, including The Mentalist, Eli Stone, Without a Trace, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, NCIS, Anger Management, The Middle, Rules of Engagement, Nip/Tuck, Numb3rs, CSI: NY, Royal Pains, Modern Family, The Good Place, Rectify and Outsourced. He played a Middle Eastern ambassador on 24. He played Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit in the television movie Too Big to Fail, which was broadcast in the United States on HBO.[5] He appeared as an auctioneer on 2 Broke Girls in September 2012, and as the prime minister of India in G.I. Joe: Retaliation in 2013. He also appears in the video game Far Cry 4.[citation needed]
In 2007, Ajay was cast as an ad campaign spokesman for Fiber One brand products.[6]
Partial filmography[edit]
- Lonely in America (1990) - Confectionary shop owner
- Shao nu Xiao Yu (1995) - Photo store manager
- Mercy (1995) - Taxi Driver
- Taxi Bhaiya (1996) - Taxi Bhai
- The Last Days of Disco (1998) - Pharmacist
- Star of Jaipur (1998) - Captain Kaushik
- Tales of The Kama Sutra 2: Monsoon (1999) - Inspector General Ranjeet Singh
- Chutney Popcorn (1999) - Dr. Sud
- Just One Time (1999) - Husan
- Astoria (2000) - Lawyer
- The Sopranos (2000) - Sundeep
- Serendipity (2001) - Pakistani Cab Driver
- Spider-Man (2002) - Cabbie #1
- The Guru (2002) - Swami Bu
- Penny Ante (2002) - Detective Lawford
- People I Know (2002) - Cab Driver
- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005) - Indian Official
- Americanizing Shelley (2007) - Jaspal Singh
- 24 (2007) - Middle Eastern Ambassador
- Ocean of Pearls (2008) - Ravinder Singh
- Superhero Movie (2008) - Convenience Store Owner
- The Ode (2008) - Mr. Surani
- Lakeview Terrace (2008) - Doctor
- Ashes (2010) - Mr. Patel
- Happy Feet Two (2011) - Indian Penguin (voice, uncredited)
- Troublemaker (2011) - Dev
- The Son of an Afghan Farmer (2012) - Mr. Amir
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) - Indian Prime Minister
- Decoding Annie Parker (2013) - OB / GYN Doctor
- Trainwreck (2015) - Dr. Raj
- 68 Kill (2017) - Sam
- Poor Greg Drowning - Doctor
References[edit]
- ↑ TV.com. "TV.com - Free Full Episodes, Clips, Show Info and TV Listings Guide". www.tv.com.
- ↑ "Ajay Mehta From Modern Family, GI Joe and the Fiber One Commercials". 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Times of India interview
- ↑ "Kim Catrall was my first TV kiss: Ajay Mehta". The Times of India. 17 December 2010. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ↑ Elliott, Stuart (31 October 2011). "Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ↑ Puente, Maria (9 March 2009). "'Slumdog Millionaire' opens a new passage to all things Indian". usatoday.com. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
External links[edit]
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