Goodrich
2024 · 6.4/10
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Poorna Jagannathan
Actor · born 22 December 1972 · Tunis, Tunisia
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.
Where to start: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).
As actor 22
Wolfs
2024 · 6.5/10
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Turtles All the Way Down
2024 · 7.2/10
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The Out-Laws
2023 · 6.0/10
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I'll Show You Mine
2022 · 4.2/10
New
House Comes with a Bird
2022 · 6.2/10
New
The Dead Center
2019 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Share
2019 · 5.2/10
Snoozefest
An Actor Prepares
2018 · 5.8/10
New
Mile 22
2018 · 6.3/10
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Daisy Winters
2017 · 6.6/10
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The Circle
2017 · 5.5/10
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Carrie Pilby
2017 · 6.8/10
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Growing Up Smith
2017 · 7.1/10
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Thanks for Sharing
2013 · 6.0/10
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
2013 · 7.3/10
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Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011 · 5.8/10
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Delhi Belly
2011 · 7.1/10
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Awake
2007 · 6.6/10
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The Weather Man
2005 · 6.2/10
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Dealbreaker
2005 · 8.0/10
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She Hate Me
2004 · 5.2/10
SnoozefestTV shows 21
Nocturne
TV · 2026 · 7.8/10
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Lanterns
TV · 2026 · 8.2/10
Absolute Cinema
Deli Boys
TV · 2025 · 6.1/10
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Nobody Wants This
TV · 2024 · 7.3/10
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The Wilds
TV · 2020 · 7.6/10
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Never Have I Ever
TV · 2020 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Defending Jacob
TV · 2020 · 8.2/10
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Messiah
TV · 2020 · 7.3/10
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The Act
TV · 2019 · 7.6/10
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Room 104
TV · 2017 · 5.7/10
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Gypsy
TV · 2017 · 6.6/10
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Taken
TV · 2017 · 6.5/10
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The Night Of
TV · 2016 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Better Call Saul
TV · 2015 · 8.7/10
Absolute Cinema
The Blacklist
TV · 2013 · 7.6/10
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Rizzoli & Isles
TV · 2010 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
NCIS: Los Angeles
TV · 2009 · 7.5/10
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Numb3rs
TV · 2005 · 7.0/10
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV · 2001 · 7.6/10
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV · 1999 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Law & Order
TV · 1990 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeFrequently asked questions
What is the best Poorna Jagannathan movie?
By viewer score, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) at 7.3/10.
What are Poorna Jagannathan’s most popular movies?
The Circle, Mile 22, Awake.
How many movies has Poorna Jagannathan made?
22 films on TMDB, 22 as actor.