Popsugar Entertainment Mindy Kaling The Mindy Project Love Interests Ranking Mindy's 10 Boyfriends on The Mindy Project September 12, 2014 by Shannon Vestal Robson View On One Page Photo 6 of 10 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 6 5. Sam Played by: Seth Rogen The nature of the relationship: They were each other's first kiss at Summer camp, and he comes to town briefly for a romantic reunion. Reason for ranking: Sam is the cute childhood crush that could have been so much more . . . if he hadn't been shipped off to Afghanistan. Previous Next Start Slideshow The Mindy ProjectMindy KalingTV