Nimrat Kaur, one of the most acclaimed actresses of Indian cinema, has always stood out from her contemporaries for chasing relatability and intensity on screens. Her choices of roles have highlighted her dynamic range as a powerhouse actress, making her the first choice to bring to life complex and unconventional characters. As Nimrat Kaur celebrates her birthday, here's looking at her top 5 roles that are filled with depth, authenticity and intrigue.
The Lunchbox
Nimrat Kaur stepped into a grounded role by playing a middle-class housewife named Ila and spotlighted the lives of often-muted voices of housewives. As she grapples with finding an emotional connection and validation from her husband, an accidental exchange of a lunchbox with a stranger opens doors for her.
Airlift
In 'Airlift', Nimrat Kaur plays the role of Akshay Kumar's on-screen wife Amrita Katyal, and beyond that, she also becomes the backbone of the story. As an on-screen wife, she supports Akshay Kumar in his quest to carry out the evacuation of Indians based in Kuwait. By playing Amrita, Nimrat Kaur showcased a very fierce and powerful shade of a housewife and won immense praise for her impactful outing.
Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video
Nimrat Kaur put her acting range at full display in 'Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video'. In the gripping murder mystery, Nimrat steps into the shoes of an investigator who probes a case of a missing school teacher named Sajini Shinde (Radhikka Madan). Nimrat steals the spotlight with her natural flair, grit, and intensity, proving to be the perfect fit for the role.
Homeland
Nimrat Kaur established a global footprint by starring in the American television series 'Homeland'. She plays the authoritative role of Tasneem Qureishi, an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in Pakistan and also the organization's Director General. This role was Nimrat Kaur's outing as a ruthless agent with understandable motives to serve her country.
The Test CaseNimrat Kaur highlighted her versatility in the web-series 'The Test Case'. She played the role of Captain Shikha Sharma, the only woman in a group of Indian Army officers training to join the Special Forces. As Shikha, she undertakes a course making her the 'test case' to induct women into combat-oriented roles in the Indian Army.