Megan Suri
American actress (born 1999/2000)
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Megan Suri (born March 28, 1999) is an American actress known for her roles in the independent film The MisEducation of Bindu (2019) and the Netflix teen comedy series Never Have I Ever (2020–2023).
Early life
Suri was born in the United States to Indian Punjabi immigrant parents. She spent two years in India as a child.[2] She has two brothers and a sister. Her father is a former professional cricket player.[3] Suri lives with her family in Downey, California. They own a dog.[3]
Career
Suri made her acting debut in 2010, in the romantic comedy film Valentine's Day.[4][3] She subsequently appeared in the Fresh Off the Boat backdoor pilot Magic Motor Inn.[3]
In 2019, Suri starred in the independent comedy film The MisEducation of Bindu (2019).[5][6][7] A critic noted that "Megan Suri is perfectly cast as Bindu".[8] From 2021 to 2023, she portrayed Aneesa Qureshi, another Indian student who goes to Devi's high school, in Never Have I Ever.[9][10][11][12] One critic opined that "Megan Suri is outstanding as Aneesa".[13]
Suri's first leading role was in the 2023 horror film It Lives Inside, which was directed by Bishal Dutta.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Valentine's Day | Rani | [14] | |
| 2019 | The MisEducation of Bindu | Bindu Chaudry | [15] | |
| 2020 | Dramarama | Claire | [16] | |
| 2023 | Missing | Veena | [17] | |
| It Lives Inside | Samidah "Sam" | [18] | ||
| 2025 | Companion | Kat | [19] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Brink | Samira | Four episodes | [20] |
| 2017 | Bones | Claire | Episode: "The New Tricks in the Old Dogs" | [21] |
| Guidance | Navi Gupta | Episode: "Dead Slut" | [22] | |
| Future Man | Daughter | Episode: "Pilot" | ||
| Modern Family | Tardy Student | Episode: "Tough Love" | [20] | |
| 2018-19 | Atypical | Quinn | Four episodes | [20] |
| 2019 | Speechless | Rosie | Episode: "R-O-- ROLL M-O-- MODEL" | [14] |
| How to Get Away with Murder | Rachael | Episode: "Vivian's Here" | [23] | |
| 2020 | Fresh Off the Boat | Simryn | Episode: "The Magic Motor Inn" | [24] |
| 13 Reasons Why | Unknown | Episode: "College Interview" | [20] | |
| 2021-2023 | Never Have I Ever | Aneesa Qureshi | Recurring role (seasons 2-4); 17 episodes | [25] |
| 2021 | Mira, Royal Detective | Jyoti | Episode: "The Case of the Secret Code/Mystery at the Snake Boat Races" | |
| 2023 | Poker Face | Sara | Episode: "The Night Shift" | [26] |
