Poorna Jagannathan Quotes

United States, Actress
December 22, 1972

Poorna Jagannathan is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Safar Khan in HBO's Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated show, The Night Of, as well as playing the lead in the Bollywood cult comedy film Delhi Belly.

Also known as Producer

I think the best thing I ever did was never tell anyone I wanted to be an actor. I find if you tell people what you're dreaming about, they'll usually come up with lots of reasons to not chase your dreams.

Poorna Jagannathan
- Want
- Dreams
- Tell
The first time my parents found out I was acting was when a friend told them they had just come back from a play I was in.

Poorna Jagannathan
- Friend
- Play
- Acting

I've always wanted to be an actor, but I didn't know how to become one.

Poorna Jagannathan
- Want
- Actor
- Become
I find myself changing my entire lifestyle every three years or so, and I'm comfortable in being an outsider. I have grown up like that.

Poorna Jagannathan
- Years
- Changing
- Lifestyle