5 Of Poorna Jagannathan’s Most Inspiring Instagram Posts
With many under her belt, Bazaar Arabia brings you five of her most inspiring moments right from her Instagram feed…
Poorna Jagannathan is an accomplished actor known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born on December 22, 1972, she is of Indian descent and grew up in Pakistan, Ireland, and Argentina before eventually settling in the United States.
The star gained widespread recognition for her role as Safar Khan in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries “The Night Of” in 2016. And before her breakout role, Poorna had already made a name for herself in the theater world. She co-founded the theater company “Natak,” which focuses on promoting South Asian voices and stories.
In addition to her work in television and theater, Jagannathan has appeared in a number of films, including the Bollywood hit “Delhi Belly” and the independent film “Miles.” However, recently, Poorna has been making rounds for her appearance in Netflix hit series Never Have I Ever. Her role as Nalini Vishwakumar has already become a fan-favourite since the show’s release last week.
She has become a beacon of inspiration for many as she uses her platform to advocate against injustice and for a more equal world. Poorna also challenges the usual norms and promotes inclusivity, dedicating her voice and influence to make positive change. Here Bazaar Arabia shares Poorna Jagannathan’s most inspiring moments straight from her Instagram feed…
5 of Poorna Jagannathan Most Inspiring Moments
When she had a conversation with Kamala Harris
Poorna had a sit-down conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris, to discuss the idea of ‘eating no for breakfast.’ Which surrounds Gender Equality.
When she attended the South Asian Excellence Oscar’s Party
Poorna attended the South Asian Excellence Oscar party which was created to celebrate South Asian achievements in Hollywood, as well as promoting diversity,.
When she attended the White House Diwali Party
Poorna attended the White House Diwali party and celebrated, and promoting her culture.
When she was on the list of the Most Impactful Asians A100
Poorna was chosen to be on the list of the most impactful Asians, which honours 100 leader who have made the greatest impact on their culture and society.
When she went on the Talk Easy Podcast
Poorna went on the Talk Easy podcast to discuss issues such as trauma, cultural nuances and more.
Lead image courtesy of Instagram/poornagraphy