Satya Bhabha


Satya Sorab Bhabha is an American actor most known for his role as Matthew Patel in the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and his recurring role as Shivrang in New Girl.

Life and career

Bhabha was born in London, England. His father, professor Homi K. Bhabha, is an Indian of Parsi heritage. His mother, lecturer Jacqueline Bhabha, was born in India, to German Jewish parents, and grew up in Italy. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he acted in and directed student theatre productions, is said to have been a member of Skull and Bones, and was a recipient of the Louis Sudler Prize for Excellence in the Arts.
In 2010, Bhabha appeared in the film version of the graphic novel Scott Pilgrim, entitled Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Bhabha plays the lead role in the Deepa Mehta film Midnight's Children, based on Salman Rushdie's novel Midnight's Children.
In 2012, Bhabha was cast in the FOX sitcom New Girl. He plays a love interest and fiancé of Hannah Simone's character Cece.
Bhabha has been playing the cello since he was very young and has performed around the world in symphonies, as well as with different chamber ensembles. He has played cello for the band He's My Brother She's My Sister, a Los Angeles-based group.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011The Good WifeJimal Mifsud1 episode
2011NCISAsa Zoranj1 episode
2012CollegeHumor OriginalsPavel1 episode
2013New GirlShivrangRecurring role, 7 episodes:
"Cooler"
"Parking Spot"
"Tinfinity"
"Bachelorette Party"
"Virgins"
"Winston's Birthday"
"Elaine's Big Day"
2014Key & PeeleTerrorist No. 2"Terrorist Meeting"
2015EastsidersJaredRecurring role, 6 episodes:
"Weirder than Normal"
"Jump"
"And Gomorrah"
"Sex Therapy"
"Afternoon Delight"
Thick Like a Lotion"
2015Young & HungryKal"Young & How Gabi Got Her Job Back"
2017-18Sense8HabibRecurring role, 5 episodes:
"Who Am I?"
"Obligate Mutualisms"
"Polyphony"
"Isolated Above, Connected Below"
"Amor Vincit Omnia"

YearTitleRole
2015The New Adventures of Peter and WendyJohn Smee
2016The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo Andy