POORNA JAGANNATHAN


Poorna Jagannathan
Poorna Jagannathan
  • Born: December 22, 1972
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Actress

Poorna Jagannathan is an American actress of Indian descent. She is best known for her portrayal of Safar Khan in the HBO miniseries The Night Of as well as playing the lead in the cult Bollywood comedy, Delhi Belly. She also initiated, produced and acted in the play Nirbhaya, written and directed by Yaël Farber, which dealt with breaking the silences around sexual violence, including her own. Nirbhaya won the prestigious 2013 Amnesty International Award and was called by The Telegraph as the "One of the most powerful pieces of theater you'll ever see". The play is considered one of the most impactful moments in India's history of women's empowerment.