Parminder Nagra

Parminder Nagra is one of those actors who absolutely earned her spot in the cultural conversation and then some. Growing up in Leicester as a British Indian, she broke out in a massive way with Bend It Like Beckham in 2002 — playing Jess Bhamra with such warmth and conviction that the film became a genuine crossover phenomenon. But she didn't just ride that wave; she pivoted straight into a six-year run on ER as Dr. Neela Rasgotra, holding her own in one of the most demanding ensemble casts on American television. That transition from indie Brit film darling to prime-time American drama staple is not an easy one, and she made it look effortless. She's consistently underrated in the wider conversation, but anyone who watched her knows exactly what she brought to every scene — grounded, real, and quietly riveting.

Name (English)

Parminder Nagra

Name (Japanese)

パーミンダ・ナーグラ

Reading

ぱーみんだ・なーぐら

Born

October 5, 1975 (age 50)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Libra / Rabbit

Origin

Leicester, United Kingdom

Occupation

film actor / actor / stage actor

University

Soar Valley College

Motto

Private

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• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9F%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9

Tags

• film actor
• actor
• stage actor

Last updated

2026-06-02

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