But in Jagannathan’s hands, she’s a refreshing representation of the realities behind cultural typecasting. Yes, Devi is an overachieving, nerdy Indian American girl and Nalini is a Tiger Mom with zero capacity for finding middle ground,” said Jagannathan, 48. Advertisement“’Never Have I Ever’ is a tightrope walk between outrageous comedy and intense grief,” said Jagannathan, who was fairly new to comedy before joining the series. And I have a really hard time thinking American comedy is funny. She’s leaving a 20-lane highway with great rest stops, good coffee and outlets.”“Never Have I Ever” star Poorna Jagannathan at her home in Culver City.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 12, 2021 12:02 UTC