Grounded dramatic lead with strong emotional restraint and authentic South Asian representation.
Ronnie is a New Zealand-based actor of Indian heritage, working primarily in character-led drama and independent film. His screen work is marked by emotional restraint, naturalism, and a grounded presence that serves story over performance.
He has played lead roles across multiple short films including The Legend of Mohan, Mr. Singh’s Death, Drawn, Spark, and Constance, consistently portraying men navigating family, identity, and internal conflict. Ronnie’s performances favour clarity, stillness, and psychological truth, making him well suited to intimate dramatic material.
Alongside his narrative work, Ronnie has appeared in national commercial campaigns, including Carl’s Jr. and Powershop, and brings a confident, relaxed on-camera energy to branded content.
Ronnie’s training spans New Zealand, the United States, and Canada, with a strong foundation in Stella Adler technique, Chekhov, voice and movement, and recent method-based work focused on personalisation and sensory truth. This supports his ability to move between subtle screen drama and commercial performance with control and ease.
Physically capable and disciplined, Ronnie brings strong body awareness and athleticism, supporting roles that require both emotional credibility and physical confidence.
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