Amna Nawaz
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Poorna Jagannathan on breaking stereotypes
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August 18, 2026
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50:34Now PlayingAward-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for roles like the strict mother in the hit Netflix coming-of-age show “Never Have I Ever” and as the mob boss Lucky Auntie in the Hulu comedy “Deli Boys.” In this episode of “Settle In,” she speaks to Amna Nawaz about representation in Hollywood, finding success later in life and what it’s like to join the DC Comics universe.
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