How well do you know ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘House of Cards’ actress Poorna Jagannathan?
Poorna first made her acquaintance with Indian audiences in Abhinay Deo’s black comedy, ‘Delhi Belly’.
Dusky skinned, wild riotous curls and dark piercing eyes, Poorna Jagannathan possesses that raw sexuality that is boldly but surely redefining the concept of beauty in our country.
This American actress first made her acquaintance with Indian audiences when she essayed the role of a journalist, Meneka in Abhinay Deo’s black comedy, ‘Delhi Belly’ along with Imran Khan, Vir Das and Kunaal Roy Kapur.
She was also seen in briefly in Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone starrer, ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, as Riyana, the travel show host, who encourages her cameraman, played by Ranbir to follow his dreams.
Having appeared in a number of television shows including ‘Royal Pains’ and ‘Law & Order’, Poorna is back on the small screen once more. She plays the role of a doctor in the third season of ‘House of Cards’. Poorna took to Twitter to share the news with her fans last month.
My episode on @HouseofCards comes out today! tune in to the president and the man behind the woman behind the man- creator @BeauWillimon
— Poorna Jagannathan (@PoornaJags) February 27, 2015
the Doctor’s in.. @HouseofCards pic.twitter.com/YuVbqySV44
— Poorna Jagannathan (@PoornaJags) February 27, 2015
And when Poorna is not creating magic on screen, the actress who is known to be a champion of women’s rights, has been fighting hard to make this world a better place for women all over.
Deeply shaken by the horrific rape and murder of a 23-year old girl in a moving bus in Delhi on December 16, 2012, Jagannathan initiated and co-produced a play called, ‘Nirbhaya’, meaning ‘Fearless’, a name given to the victim. Written and directed by Yael Farber, ‘Nirbhaya’ explores the depth of sexual violence against women, inter-weaving personal testimonies and bearing witness to the incredible strength of the human spirit.
Poorna along with celebrity hair stylist Sapna Bhavnani, Priyanka Bose, Sneha Jawale and Rukhsar Kabir, forms the main cast of the play.
‘Nirbhaya’ premiered at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world, in August 2013. It won the coveted Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award given to an outstanding Fringe production, which raises awareness of human rights. It also won the Scotsman Fringe First and the Herald Angel Award for Outstanding New Play.
Returning to her onscreen career, Poorna is starring in HBO’s upcoming miniseries, ‘Crime’. The show will revolve around a Pakistani man accused of murdering a girl in New York City, but unable to recall the incident.
Few are aware that Poorna is a daughter of a diplomat and was born in Tunis, Tunisia. Brought up in Pakistan, Ireland, Brazil and Argentina, Jagannathan graduated in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Known to have an incredible and unique sense of style, Poorna has graced several fashion magazines and made it to quite a few well-dressed lists.
Source:: Indian Express
