Nimrat Kaur turns a year older on 13 March. On her birthday, here’s looking back at the actor’s triumphant journey in the entertainment industry.
Her Early Days
She made her film debut way back with Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana in 2012. However, it wasn’t until her stint in The Lunchbox, opposite Irrfan Khan, that she had finally arrived. She recently got nostalgic about the film and shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.
“Where it all began....forever blessed. #5YearsOfLunchBox #LifeTimeOfLove”, she wrote in the caption.
Most recently, Kaur was seen sharing the stage with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar in the film Airlift. However, she’s not someone who limits herself. With a diverse portfolio, Kaur has made her mark not just on the Indian big screen but television as well. In 2017, Kaur starred in a web series called The Test Case as the “first girl commando” on OTT platform ALTBalaji. Reflecting back on the time spent filming for the show, the actor shared a touching Instagram post.
Bittersweet Memories
The Test Case was particularly special for Kaur because of her father. Major Bhupender Singh was an important parent figure in Kaur’s life until his death in 1994. In January, Kaur shared a heartening Instagram caption with a childhood picture of her and her father.
“The warmest, most valiant, virtuous man, who’s short but large life continues to be a marvel. Late Major Bhupender Singh, my handsome, brave father of this lifetime and many before journeyed on 25 years ago today. The light he left behind with his deeds and courage remains the brightest star in the darkest hour of my life. Eternally grateful to the universe to have blessed me with all a girl could ask for in a father and more, rich with memories enough to last my physical lifetime. Until we meet again Papa...somewhere, sometime.”, she wrote as the caption.
Beyond India
Most recently, Nimrat Kaur appeared on the 8th season of the American thriller show Homeland. In the show, she plays the villainous character of Tasneem Qureshi. She first made her debut on the show during its fourth season. In January, she shared a glimpse of her anticipated appearance on the show’s final season.
“Back to playing Tasneem Qureshi soon with the brilliant cast and crew of Homeland on the series finale, Season 8. Mean never tasted sohhh gooooood. Statutory warning : Strap up. It ain’t for the faint hearted... “, she wrote.
Kaur has also starred in the American mystery thriller show Waynard Pines as Rebecca Yedlin, an architect.
Another lesser-known aspect of Kaur’s personality is her dedication towards fitness. She is a huge yoga enthusiast and is often seen posting pictures of herself attempting a headstand.
Here’s wishing Nimrat Kaur a very happy birthday and good luck for all her future endeavours.
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