Poorna Jagannathan
Born in Tunis, Tunisia, Poorna Jagannathan is a producer and actress. Jagannathan attended the University of Brasília before graduating in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. On a scholarship, she began a Master of Fine Arts in acting at the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Jagannathan has had recurring parts on several TV shows, including "Better Call Saul" (2018), "Big Little Lies" (2019) and "Ramy" (2019) Jagannathan initiated, produced and acted in a testimonial play called "Nirbhaya." It won the coveted 2013 Amnesty International Award In 2017, she played one of the leads in A24's film "Share." In 2018, Jagannathan lent her voice to three podcasts in the "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" series. Poorna Jagannathan portrayed Dr. Nalini Vishwakumar in "Never Have I Ever" (2020-23).
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LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT · S18, E20Episode 20
When a crucial witness in the case of a fatal hate crime against a Muslim family is deported, Barba must drop the charges against a suspect, resulting in rising tensions between communities on either side of the case.
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LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT · S18, E21Episode 21
The release of a suspect in a hate crime case leaves Benson and Barba caught between two families seeking justice; as public protests escalate to violence, Benson goes to desperate lengths to make an arrest.