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Madhur Jaffrey

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  • Writer
  • Director
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Madhur Jaffrey
Host Padma Lakshmi takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today.
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Madhur Jaffrey was born on 13 August 1933 in Civil Lines, Delhi, British India. She is an actress and writer, known for Saagar (1985), Wolf (1994) and Shakespeare-Wallah (1965). She has been married to Sanford Allen since 1969. She was previously married to Saeed Jaffrey.
BornAugust 13, 1933
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BornAugust 13, 1933
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      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Kamal Haasan, Dimple Kapadia, and Rishi Kapoor in Saagar (1985)
    Saagar
    6.9
    • Kamladevi (Ravi's grandma)
    • 1985
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Wolf
    6.3
    • Party Guest
    • 1994
    Shakespeare-Wallah (1965)
    Shakespeare-Wallah
    6.8
    • Manjula
    • 1965
    Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep, and Bryan Greenberg in Petites confidences (à ma psy) (2005)
    Petites confidences (à ma psy)
    6.2
    • Rita
    • 2005

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Katie Chang in Panthéon (2022)
      Panthéon
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Preethi (voice)
      • 2022
    • Aasif Mandvi, Kal Penn, Sarayu Blue, Nahanni Mitchell, Roshni Edwards, Allagio James, Parvesh Cheena, Karen David, Sonal Shah, Hannah Simone, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Becca Topol, Freida Pinto, Jameela Jamil, Karan Brar, Karan Soni, Saara Chaudry, Aparna Nancherla, Julian Zane, Kamran Lucas, Avantika, Leela Ladnier, Adi Ash, and Audyssie James in Mira, détective royale (2020)
      Mira, détective royale
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Asha
      • Mrs. Chopra (voice)
      • 2020–2022
    • Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, and Sara Ramirez in And Just Like That (2021)
      And Just Like That
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Seema's Mom
      • 2022
    • Ike Barinholtz, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, and Jillian Bell in Bless the Harts (2019)
      Bless the Harts
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Dr. Chakrabarti (voice)
      • 2021
    • Julianne Moore, Timothy Hutton, Bette Midler, Enid Graham, Olivia Olson, Janelle Monáe, Alicia Vikander, Lulu Wilson, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong in The Glorias (2020)
      The Glorias
      6.0
      • Bookstore Host
      • 2020
    • Brendan Fraser, Matt Bomer, Michelle Gomez, April Bowlby, Matthew Zuk, Diane Guerrero, Joivan Wade, and Riley Shanahan in Doom Patrol (2019)
      Doom Patrol
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Old Arani
      • 2019
    • James Buckley in I Feel Bad (2018)
      I Feel Bad
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Maya Kamala
      • 2018
    • Kate Beckinsale, Reginald L. Barnes, Christine Ohlman, Faith Logan, D Ivery, and Marcus Farrar in Liaisons à New York (2017)
      Liaisons à New York
      6.4
      • Madhur
      • 2017
    • The Good Karma Hospital (2017)
      The Good Karma Hospital
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Mother Carmen
      • 2017
    • Jadoo (2013)
      Jadoo
      6.0
      • Madhur Jaffrey
      • 2013
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener, and Mark Ivanir in Le Quatuor (2012)
      Le Quatuor
      7.1
      • Dr. Nadir
      • 2012
    • Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Damon Wayans Jr., Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, and Jake Johnson in New Girl (2011)
      New Girl
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Nana
      • 2012
    • Madhur Jaffrey, Aasif Mandvi, Harish Patel, Naseeruddin Shah, and Jess Weixler in Today's Special (2009)
      Today's Special
      6.6
      • Farrida
      • 2009
    • Dulé Hill and James Roday Rodriguez in Psych : Enquêteur malgré lui (2006)
      Psych : Enquêteur malgré lui
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Dadi
      • 2009
    • Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Eric Bogosian, Julianne Nicholson, and Chris Noth in New York - Section criminelle (2001)
      New York - Section criminelle
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Khan
      • Professor
      • 2006–2008

    Writer

    • Listening to Volcanoes
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1992
    • Rick Steves in Travels in Europe with Rick Steves (1991)
      Travels in Europe with Rick Steves
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1992

    Director

    • Greta Scacchi and Madhur Jaffrey in Cotton Mary (1999)
      Cotton Mary
      5.3
      • co-director
      • 1999

    Videos20

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    Trailer 2:31
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    International Version
    Trailer 2:31
    International Version
    Vanya on 42nd Street: The Criterion Collection Blu-Ray
    Trailer 1:34
    Vanya on 42nd Street: The Criterion Collection Blu-Ray
    Today's Special
    Trailer 2:23
    Today's Special
    I Feel Bad: There's Never Enough Time
    Trailer 1:05
    I Feel Bad: There's Never Enough Time
    I Feel Bad: I Get Sick Of Being Needed
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    I Feel Bad: I Get Sick Of Being Needed

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Madhur Bahadur
    • Born
      • August 13, 1933
      • Civil Lines, Delhi, British India
    • Spouses
        Sanford Allen1969 - present
    • Children
      • Sakina Jaffrey
    • Other works
      Madhur Jaffrey has written many bestselling books about Indian and Far Eastern cookery including A Taste of India and Illustrated Indian Cookery.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Print Biography
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview
      • 2 Articles

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    • Trivia
      Madhur Jaffrey is the author of more than 20 best-selling Indian cookbooks starting with "An Invitation To Indian Cooking" in 1973.
    • Nickname
      • The Julia Child of Indian cookery

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