Poorna Jagannathan

Born: 22nd of December 1972 (52 years old)

Biography:
Poorna Jagannathan (/ˈpɔːrnə ˌdʒɑːɡəˈnɑːθən/ POR-nə JAH-gə-NAH-thən; born December 22, 1972) is an American producer and actress of Indian descent. She is known for her portrayal of Safar Khan in the HBO drama miniseries The Night Of and for her role as Nalini Vishwakumar in the Netflix teen comedy series Never Have I Ever. 

Jagannathan also co-conceived, produced, and acted in the play Nirbhaya, considered "one of the most powerful and urgent pieces of human rights theatre ever made," and is regarded as a critical moment in India's history of women's empowerment.

Jagannathan was named among the "Top 100 Most Impactful Asians" in America in 2021 and 2022 by Goldhouse. People magazine featured her in their 2024 "The Beautiful Issue", while Verve magazine named her among the top 50 most powerful women in India in 2014.

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Poorna Jagannathan's Filmography

The Out-Laws

The Out-Laws

  •   Movie
  • 2023
Rehan Zakaryan
Never Have I Ever

Never Have I Ever

  •   TV Show
  • 2020
Dr. Nalini Vishwakumar
Share

Share

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Kerri
Mile 22

Mile 22

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Dorothy Brady
Carrie Pilby

Carrie Pilby

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Fliss
Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul

  •   TV Show
  • 2015
Dr. Maureen Bruckner
The Blacklist

The Blacklist

  •   TV Show
  • 2013
Nirah Ahmad
Thanks for Sharing

Thanks for Sharing

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Lili Kazhani
Delhi Belly

Delhi Belly

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Menaka Vashisht
She Hate Me

She Hate Me

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Song's Girlfriend
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

  •   TV Show
  • 1999
Maya Samra
Law & Order

Law & Order

  •   TV Show
  • 1990
Rehana Khemlani