Nimrat Kaur: A Journey Through Indian Cinema and International Television

Nimrat Kaur is an Indian actress celebrated for her contributions to Hindi cinema and American television. She began her career as a print model before transitioning to theater.

Her breakthrough came with her role in *Peddlers*, produced by Anurag Kashyap, which premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Early Life and Education

Born on March 13, 1982, in Pilani, Rajasthan, Nimrat hails from a Sikh family. Her father, Major Bhupinder Singh, served in the Indian Army, and her mother is Avinash Kaur. She has a younger sister, Rubina, who is a psychologist based in Bangalore. The family later moved to Patiala, where Nimrat attended Yadavindra Public School.

Kaur pursued her higher education at Shri Ram College of Commerce at Delhi University, graduating with a degree in Commerce (B.Com Hons).

After completing her studies, she relocated to Mumbai to start her career as a print model. Standing at about 170 cm (5’7″) and weighing around 53 kg (117 lbs), her measurements are approximately 34-26-36. She has brown eyes and black hair, and her estimated net worth is around INR 7 Cr.

Career Path

Nimrat’s acting journey began in theater, where she performed in productions such as *Baghdad Wedding* (2012), *All About Women*, and *Red Sparrow*, collaborating with notable directors like Sunil Shanbag and Manav Kaul.

She made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2004 with a two-part music video featuring Kumar Sanu and Shreya Ghoshal. Her first film role was in the English film *One Night with the King* (2006), filmed in Rajasthan, followed by her Hindi film debut in *Peddlers* (2012).

In 2014, Kaur gained international recognition for her role as ISI agent Tasneem Qureishi in the fourth season of the American series *Homeland*. After a four-year hiatus from acting, she made a comeback in 2022 with the Netflix film *Dasvi*, playing the Chief Minister of Haryana alongside Abhishek Bachchan. In 2023, she portrayed Yanna Seldon in the second season of the sci-fi series *Foundation*.