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Poorna Jagannathan Biography
Birth Place:
Tunis, Tunisia
Profession
Actor, producer
Fast Facts
- Was raised, between several countries including Argentina, Ireland, Pakistan, and Brazil
- Worked in the advertising industry for many years before pursuing her career as an actress
- Founded her own brand consulting firm called Cowgirls and Indians
- In 2011, she made her debut in Bollywood
- Is fluent in Tamil, Hindi, English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Is an ambassador for PETA India
- In 2021, she helped raise funds for the GiveIndia Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed to provide healthcare to underprivileged communities in India
Awards
- 2012Stardust Awards-Best Supporting Actress: winner
- 2012Screen Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2012Screen Awards-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: nominated
- 2012Zee Cine Awards-Best Female Debut: nominated
Relationships
- Azad Oommen -- Husband