Who is Annet Mahendru? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Anita Devi Mahendru

Age: 35 Years, 35 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Ghanshan, Ghanshan "Ken" Mahendru, Ghanshan Mahendru

mother: Olga Mahendru

Born Country: Afghanistan

Actresses Afghan Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Ancestry: Indian American, Afghan American, Russian Indian

City: Kabul, Afghanistan

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education: New York University, St. John's University

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Where is Annet Mahendru from?

Annet Mahendru was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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What languages does Annet Mahendru speak?

Annet Mahendru is fluent in English, French, Russian, and Persian.
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What is Annet Mahendru's most famous role?

Annet Mahendru is best known for her role as Nina Sergeevna Krilova in the TV series "The Americans."
4

Has Annet Mahendru appeared in any other TV shows besides "The Americans?"

Yes, Annet Mahendru has appeared in other TV shows such as "Tyrant" and "The X-Files."
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Does Annet Mahendru have any special talents besides acting?

Annet Mahendru is skilled in ballet and has trained in classical ballet since childhood.

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Career

Annet Mahendru started her acting career in 2006, featuring in an episode each of the TV series 'Love Monkey' and 'Conviction.' That year, she also appeared in a short film titled 'The Art of Love'. This was followed by a guest appearance in the drama ‘Entourage’. After starring in many films and short films including ‘El Padrino 2’, the actress had a voice role in ‘Torchwood: Web of Lies'.

In 2012, Mahendru appeared in a guest role in an episode titled "The Honeymoon is Over" of the series ‘Mike & Molly’. A year later, she was cast as Nina Sergeevna in ‘The Americans’, a series about two Soviet KGB officials posing as a married couple living in USA. Also in 2013, she featured in two episodes of 'The Blacklist' as well as in the science fantasy horror ‘Escape from Tomorrow’.

The year 2014 saw Mahendru in the role of Kelly Jones in the film ‘Bridge and Tunnel. That year, she also featured in the short film ‘Smokey Eyes’. She also lent her voice to the character of Eva in the animated spy action flick ‘Penguins of Madagascar’. Then in 2015, the actress starred in a few episodes of the sitcom ‘The Following’. A year later, she played Nafisa Al-Qadi in the political drama ‘Tyrant’. This was followed by her voice role in two episodes of ‘Neo Yokio’ in 2017.

In 2018, Mahendru appeared in an episode of the action comedy-drama series ‘Lethal Weapon’. The same year, she played Layla Khudari in the episode titled "End of the Line" in the TV series ‘The Romanoffs’. The anthology drama web TV series also starred many other actors, including John Slattery, Louise Bourgoin, JJ Field, Diane Lane and Aaron Eckhart.

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Family & Personal Life

Annet Mahendru was born as Anita Devi Mahendru on August 21, 1989, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her father, Ghanshan Mahendru, is an Indian journalist, while her mother, Olga, is a Russian artist and businesswoman. She studied at East Meadow High School and later graduated from St. John's University. Mahendru was also enrolled at the prestigious New York University for a master's degree. She, however, dropped out to pursue her acting career. She eventually moved to Los Angeles and joined The Groundlings, a sketch comedy troupe.

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Facts About Annet Mahendru

Annet Mahendru is multilingual, fluent in five languages including English, Russian, French, German, and Persian.

In addition to her acting career, Annet Mahendru is also a talented painter and has showcased her artwork in exhibitions.

Annet Mahendru is passionate about humanitarian causes and has been actively involved in various charity organizations.

Annet Mahendru is a fitness enthusiast and practices yoga and meditation regularly to maintain her physical and mental well-being.

Annet Mahendru Biography

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Where is Annet Mahendru from?

What languages does Annet Mahendru speak?

What is Annet Mahendru's most famous role?

Has Annet Mahendru appeared in any other TV shows besides "The Americans?"

Does Annet Mahendru have any special talents besides acting?