Rushi Kota

Rushi Kota (born April 16, 1987) is an Indian American actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films. He gained recognition for portraying Prashant in the Netflix series Never Have I Ever and Dr. Vik Roy in Grey's Anatomy. Born in Secunderabad, India, Kota was raised by his mother in Queens, New York. Initially interested in automotive engineering, he pursued a double major in Industrial Management Technology and Business Administration at Farmingdale State College. However, due to the 2008 Financial Crisis, he decided to change his career path and explore acting. Kota's talent led him to be accepted into Harvard University's MFA program for Acting, and he also interned at Stanislavski's Moscow Art Theater School in Russia. He has made appearances in various TV shows including The Royals, General Hospital, CBS's Extant, Ryan Murphy's 9-1-1, Freeform's Famous in Love, and Funny or Die's ESL: English is the Second Language. He has also showcased his acting skills in films like The Divorce Party.