The second season of Running Point is now streaming on Netflix, and viewers are loving the new faces joining the show. One character making a strong impression is Aruna, the blunt and highly skilled accountant for the Los Angeles Waves. Fans watching the show keep asking the same question: where have they seen this actress before? The answer is simple: her name is Richa Moorjani, and she has popped up in several popular TV shows over the last few years. If her face looks familiar, it is likely because you have seen her in the hit Netflix series Never Have I Ever or the crime drama Fargo.
Richa Moorjani Plays Aruna, the Waves’ Honest Accountant
In Running Point Season 2, Richa Moorjani takes on the role of Aruna. She works as the star accountant for the basketball team. The character is straightforward, sometimes shockingly honest, and very good at solving money problems for the team. She is a new addition to the cast and has become a fun part of the show’s second season.
The series follows Isla Gordon, played by Kate Hudson, who becomes the president of her family’s professional basketball team. The show is a workplace comedy with plenty of funny moments, and Aruna adds to the humor with her direct personality. She does not hold back when talking about the team’s finances or giving her opinion, which makes her stand out.
Her Big Break as Kamala in Never Have I Ever
Most viewers know Richa Moorjani from the popular Netflix comedy-drama Never Have I Ever. She played Kamala Nandiwadal for all four seasons of the show. Kamala is the older cousin of the main character, Devi. She is a PhD student in STEM at Caltech. Her story on the show dealt with balancing a tough career and family pressure about marriage. She was a fan favorite because she was smart, kind, and had funny moments trying to keep her family happy while also following her own path.
This was a major role for Moorjani. She appeared in 34 episodes, and many people around the world grew to love her character. Never Have I Ever was created by Mindy Kaling, who also created Running Point. This means Moorjani is working with the same producer again for this new role.
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Her Serious Turn in Fargo Season 5
After Never Have I Ever, Richa Moorjani showed she could handle serious roles as well. In 2023, she joined the cast of Fargo Season 5. She played Deputy Indira Olmstead. Fargo is a crime anthology series known for its dark tone and violence. This role was very different from the comedy of her earlier work. It proved she has range as an actor and can perform in dramas just as well as in comedies.
A Role in the Alien Prequel Series
Moorjani continues to take on interesting projects. She also worked with the same creator from Fargo, Noah Hawley, on the 2025 sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth. This show serves as a prequel to the classic 1979 film Alien. She played Zoya Zaveri, an executive officer on a spaceship. Her character faces terrible events during the show. This role placed her in a major science fiction franchise and introduced her to horror and sci-fi fans around the world.
Guest Appearances on Popular TV Shows
Before getting her big break, Richa Moorjani worked steadily as a guest star on several well-known shows. She had small parts on:
- The Mindy Project (another show by Mindy Kaling)
- NCIS: Los Angeles
- 9-1-1
- Sullivan & Son
These small roles helped her gain experience and eventually led to her working with Kaling on Never Have I Ever.
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What to Watch Next
If you like Aruna on Running Point Season 2, you should watch Never Have I Ever to see her as Kamala. You can stream all four seasons on Netflix. For those who want to see her in a more serious drama, Fargo Season 5 is also available to watch.
Running Point Season 2 is available to stream right now on Netflix in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India.
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