Poorna Jagannathan, 1972
Actors · December 22, 1972
Poorna Jagannathan
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Poorna Jagannathan is 53 years old, born December 22, 1972 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Poorna Jagannathan broke through as Safar Khan in HBO's The Night Of, then became a household name playing Nalini Vishwakumar in Netflix's Never Have I Ever. The Indian-American actor and producer was born in 1972 and also co-conceived and starred in the play Nirbhaya, hailed as a landmark in women's rights theatre. As a Capricorn, she balances creative ambition with disciplined craft.
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Biography
Poorna Jagannathan is an Indian-American actor and producer born December 22, 1972. She gained prominence through HBO's The Night Of, where she played Safar Khan, and later became widely recognised for her role as Nalini Vishwakumar in the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. Currently, she portrays Lucky in the Hulu crime comedy Deli Boys.
Beyond on-screen work, Jagannathan co-conceived, produced, and acted in the play Nirbhaya, which critics called "one of the most powerful and urgent pieces of human rights theatre ever made" and a watershed moment in India's women's empowerment movement. Her work spans acting and producing across film, television, and theatre. In 2021, 2022, and 2025, she was named among Goldhouse's "Top 100 Most Impactful Asians" in America, and People magazine featured her in their 2024 "The Beautiful Issue". Verve magazine also recognised her among the top 50 most powerful women in India in 2014. Born under Capricorn, Jagannathan's life-path number 8 suggests a natural drive toward leadership and influence.
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Trivia
- Jagannathan co-conceived and produced Nirbhaya, the play described as "one of the most powerful and urgent pieces of human rights theatre ever made".
- She has been named among Goldhouse's "Top 100 Most Impactful Asians" in America three times: 2021, 2022, and 2025.
- Verve magazine recognised her among the top 50 most powerful women in India in 2014, and People magazine featured her in their 2024 "The Beautiful Issue".
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Poorna Jagannathan extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
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Frequently asked
- How old is Poorna Jagannathan?
- Poorna Jagannathan is 53 years old (born December 22, 1972).
- When is Poorna Jagannathan's birthday?
- Poorna Jagannathan was born on December 22, 1972.
- What is Poorna Jagannathan's zodiac sign?
- Poorna Jagannathan is a Capricorn, born December 22, 1972.
- What is Poorna Jagannathan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Poorna Jagannathan was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Poorna Jagannathan from?
- Poorna Jagannathan is from United States.
- What does Poorna Jagannathan do?
- Poorna Jagannathan is a actor.
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