Qurrat Ann Kadwani (born May 10, 1981) is an American television actress, playwright and film producer of Indian descent. She is known for They Call Me Q (2014), Intrusion (2018) and The Fifth of November (2018).
Qurrat Ann Kadwani | |
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 Kadwani in 2013 | |
| Born | May 10, 1981 |
| Nationality | American |
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| Known for |
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| Notable work | The Fifth of November |
| Website | qkadwani |
Early life and career
editKadwani was raised in New York,[2] growing up in The Bronx.[1] She a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and received a double scholarship for theater at State University of New York at Geneseo.[3] Kadwani is the first South Asian woman in a solo act play Off-Broadway.[4][5] In an interview with The New York Times, she expressed how she grew up wanting to be living the lives of those she knew.[6] Kadwani co-wrote, starred in and produced The Fifth of November in 2018.[7]
2014: They Call Me Q
editKadwani portrayed different characters including her parents, friends, teachers and classmates[8] in They Call Me Q. The show was a 2014 solo performance at St. Luke's Theatre,[9][10] University of Minnesota Crookston,[11] Colorado State University,[12] Lane Community College,[13] Frostburg State University,[14] and premiered at the Chicago Fringe Festival.[15] Kadwani is the production's writer as well, which won Best Play at Maui Fringe Festival.[16][17]
2018: Intrusion
editIn 2018, Kadwani returned to Off-Broadway with Intrusion, a solo act discussing rape.[18] The setting is two decades in the future[19] and follows eight character portrayals by Kadwani.[20] She performed at St Luke's Theatre.[21]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Beast | Sarita | Short film |
| 2021 | The Trojan | Erika Lope | Short film |
| What Do I Owe You? | Sylvia | Short film | |
| Death Saved My Life | Reporter | TV movie | |
| 2020 | The Saint of the Impossible | ICE Officer Statham | |
| 2019 | Show & Tell | Sonia | Short film |
| Marisol | Officer Mack | Short film | |
| 2018 | The First Purge | News Reporter #3 | |
| The Fifth of November | Jane Evans | Short film, also producer and co-writer | |
| 2017 | Works & Nights | Dora | Short film |
| 2014 | Your Guy, My Guy | Mary | Short film |
| The Thief | Lisa | Short film | |
| Brass | Detective Larza | Short film | |
| 2011 | The Tailor | Muslim Girl | Short film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Inventing Anna | HR Person | "Cash on Delivery" |
| Search Party | News Anchor | "Lamentations" | |
| 2009-2020 | What Would You Do? | Bridesmaid / Woman Changing Tire / Fatima | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Anchor | "Sliding Van Doors" |
| Tell Me a Story | Newscaster #2 | "Chapter 10: Forgiveness" | |
| 2018 | Madam Secretary | Officer #1 | "Night Watch" |
| Seven Seconds | Newscaster | "A Boy and a Bike" | |
| 2017 | The Sinner | Reporter #1 | "Part V" |
| Time After Time | Newscaster | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Brown Nation | Video Countdown Host | "I'm a Supastar" |
| Falling Water | Concierge | "Don't Tell Bill" | |
| Luke Cage | Reporter 2 | "Blowin' Up the Spot" | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Stacey King | "Townhouse Incident" | |
| 2015 | The Blacklist | Medical Tech | "Sir Crispin Crandall (No. 86)" |
| Mr. Robot | Interviewer | ||
| Secret Diaries of a Terrorist | Seventh Wife | Ep 1 | |
| 2005 | All My Children | Campaign Worker | |
| 2004 | As the World Turns | Flight Passenger |
References
edit- ^ a b Gandhi, Lakshmi (September 9, 2013). "From the Bronx to the Stage: Qurrat Ann Kadwani Tells Us About Her One-Woman Show – The Aerogram". The Aerogram. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Rajan, Sujeet (May 6, 2014). "A tale of two actresses at Pranna in New York – Bipasha Basu and Qurrat Ann Kadwani". The American Bazaar. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "They Call Me Q - 60 minutes .... 13 characters...1 woman". Tennessee State University. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ McDonald, Malini Singh (April 27, 2016). "Actress Qurrat Ann Kadwani Hosts Echoes of Love, Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention | India.com". India. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Singh, Subrina (November 1, 2014). "Indian-American Actress Qurrat Ann Kadwani Stars in One-Woman Off-Broadway Show 'They Call me Q' - Brown Girl Magazine". Brown Girl Magazine. Archived from the original on November 1, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Jaworowski, Ken (July 18, 2014). "An Indian Girl Who Just Wanted to Be Puerto Rican". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Propes, Richard. "The Independent Critic - "The Fifth of November" a Memorable Indie Short". The Independent Critic. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Gioia, Michael (December 3, 2014). "LAST CHANCE: What's Closing This Week". Playbill. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "They Call Me Q". Broadway.com. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ Qurrat Ann Kadwani on Blending Traditional Indian Culture & the Bronx in They Call Me Q. Broadway. August 1, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "One Woman Show 'They Call Me Q!' featuring Qurrat Ann Kadwani Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 7 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium at the University of Minnesota Crookston". University of Minnesota Crookston. March 5, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Jeracki, Kate (April 11, 2016). "April is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month". Colorado State University. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "They Call Me Q: Qurrat Kadwani's One-Woman Play of Identity, Diversity and Inclusion". KLCC. November 22, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "CES hosting Qurrat Ann Kadwani in 'They Call Me Q'". Cumberland Times-News. February 9, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Oliveros, Oliver (November 13, 2012). "Qurrat Ann Kadwani Performs One-Woman Show in Long Island City, 11/15". BroadwayWorld (Press release). Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (April 30, 2014). "They Call Me Q Will Play Off-Broadway's St. Luke's Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Peterson, Tyler (June 3, 2014). "THEY CALL ME Q's Qurrat Ann Kadwani to Be Featured on News 12 Today". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Kashyap, Neha (September 2, 2018). "Qurrat Ann Kadwani Brings Rape Out Into The Open in Intrusion". Times Square Chronicles. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Christensen, Emily (September 16, 2018). "ASEAC to host Qurrat Ann Kadwani in a one-woman play, 'Intrusion'". The Gila Herald. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Grossman, Dan (August 24, 2018). "IndyFringe Review 2018: 'Intrusion'". NUVO. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Musbach, Julie (July 27, 2018). "Qurrat Kadwani's New Sci-Fi Solo Play About Rape INTRUSION Comes St. Luke's Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved June 26, 2022.