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Nimrat Kaur
Active Indian Cinema (Bollywood), American Television (Hollywood), and Indian OTT
- FromPilani, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age44 years
- Active2004–present
- Updated
Biography Information
- Full Name: Nimrat Kaur
- Popular Name: Nimrat Kaur
- Nickname: Nimrat
- Date of Birth: March 13, 1982
- Age: 44 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pilani, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India
- Hometown: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Cinema, Global Television & OTT Screen Star
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) approx.
- Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
- Known For: Breakthrough role as Ila in The Lunchbox, Amrita Katyal in Airlift, Tasneem Qureishi in Homeland, and Bimla Devi in Dasvi
Family Member Name
- Father: Major Bhupender Singh (Indian Army Officer)
- Mother: Avinash Kaur
- Siblings: Rubina Singh (Younger Sister)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Delhi Public School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- College / University: Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)
Career Highlight
| Year | Title |
| 2006 | One Night with the King |
| 2012 | Peddlers |
| 2012 | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana |
| 2013 | The Lunchbox |
| 2014 | Homeland (Season 4) |
| 2016 | Airlift |
| 2016 | Wayward Pines (Season 2) |
| 2017 | The Test Case |
| 2020 | Homeland (Season 8) |
| 2022 | Dasvi |
| 2023 | School of Lies |
| 2023 | Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video |
| 2025 | Sky Force |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | The Lunchbox | Nominated |
| 2014 | IIFA Awards | Best Actress | The Lunchbox | Nominated |
| 2015 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Homeland | Nominated |
| 2017 | BIG Zee Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Female | Airlift | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Web Series) | The Test Case | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actress – Original Film | Dasvi | Won |
At a Glance
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Awards
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Popularity Score
90
Trending
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Controversy Index
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About Nimrat Kaur
What was Nimrat Kaur's international breakthrough role?
Her breakthrough role was playing Ila in the critically acclaimed Cannes-winning drama The Lunchbox (2013).
Which character did Nimrat Kaur play in the American series Homeland?
She played ISI agent Tasneem Qureishi in seasons 4 and 8 of the Showtime thriller series Homeland.
What role did Nimrat Kaur portray in the movie Airlift?
She starred as Amrita Katyal opposite Akshay Kumar in the 2016 war evacuation drama Airlift.
Which prestigious college did Nimrat Kaur graduate from?
She graduated with a B.Com. (Hons.) from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University.
Has Nimrat Kaur been nominated for an American SAG Award?
Yes, she was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series for Homeland in 2015.
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