Sakina Jaffrey

Sakina Jaffrey

63 · Born: Feb 14, 1962

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 14, 1962 Manhattan, New York, USA
Parents
  • Madhur Jaffrey
  • Saeed Jaffrey

Biography

Sakina Jaffrey, a talented actress, emerged into the world on February 14, 1962, in the vibrant city of Manhattan, New York, USA. With a career spanning numerous notable film and television roles, she has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Her impressive repertoire includes appearances in notable movies such as Raising Helen, released in 2004, Definitely, Maybe, which premiered in 2008, and The Truth About Charlie, which debuted in 2002.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Sakina Jaffrey has also led a fulfilling personal life. She has been married to Francis Wilkinson since September 8, 1990, and the couple has been blessed with two loving children.

Career

{"id":198712,"title":"The Hating Game","year":"2021","character":"Helen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hating-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ip1q3b90kqg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ip1q3b90kqg.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":103834905,"title":"Snowpiercer","year":2021,"character":"Mrs. Headwood","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/snowpiercer","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gomslrnf3n80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gomslrnf3n80.jpg"},"released":1}
Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer as Mrs. Headwood
{"id":141031,"title":"Soul","year":"2020","character":"Doctor (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/soul-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jurm8ean6a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jurm8ean6a0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Soul
Soul as Doctor (voice)
{"id":103834946,"title":"Defending Jacob","year":2020,"character":"Lynn Canavan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/defending-jacob","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5ocuksqu8vn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5ocuksqu8vn0.jpg"},"released":1}
Defending Jacob
Defending Jacob as Lynn Canavan
{"id":103835560,"title":"Little Voice","year":2020,"character":"Vilina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/little-voice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/19u6cfftugjo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/19u6cfftugjo.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":136826,"title":"Late Night","year":"2019","character":"Molly's Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/late-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ejjvuq68ah0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ejjvuq68ah0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Late Night
Late Night as Molly's Mom
{"id":103833312,"title":"Prodigal Son","year":2019,"character":"Dr. Elaine Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/prodigal-son","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4deal66pc650.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4deal66pc650.jpg"},"released":1}
Prodigal Son
Prodigal Son as Dr. Elaine Brown
{"id":103831806,"title":"Lost in Space","year":2019,"character":"Captain Kamal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lost-in-space","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6l4ksu4qoeh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6l4ksu4qoeh0.jpg"},"released":1}
Lost in Space
Lost in Space as Captain Kamal
{"id":113716,"title":"The Equalizer 2","year":"2018","character":"Fatima","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-equalizer-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6me52hmvh8g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6me52hmvh8g0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":135068,"title":"Dark Was the Night","year":"2018","character":"Jane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-was-the-night-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_135068.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_135068.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":112416,"title":"Red Sparrow","year":"2018","character":"Trish Forsythe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/red-sparrow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1t2oudn4kg10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1t2oudn4kg10.jpg"},"released":1}
Red Sparrow
Red Sparrow as Trish Forsythe
{"id":110178,"title":"Claire in Motion","year":"2017","character":"Maya","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/claire-in-motion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nm8thutubf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nm8thutubf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":115554,"title":"The Meyerowitz Stories","year":"2017","character":"Dr. Malini Soni","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-meyerowitz-stories","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ld3h73kal5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ld3h73kal5g.jpg"},"released":1}
The Meyerowitz Stories
The Meyerowitz Stories as Dr. Malini Soni
{"id":11881,"title":"Timeless","year":2016,"character":"Agent Denise Christopher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/timeless","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3m7q9u4c9e4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3m7q9u4c9e4g.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Timeless
Timeless as Agent Denise Christopher
{"id":2903,"title":"Mr. Robot","year":2015,"character":"Antara Nayar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mr-robot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ofl5m2maqus0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ofl5m2maqus0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot as Antara Nayar
{"id":6643,"title":"Blindspot","year":2015,"character":"Dr. Susan Albright","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/blindspot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ktuuh10n9co0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ktuuh10n9co0.jpg"},"released":1}
Blindspot
Blindspot as Dr. Susan Albright
{"id":768,"title":"The Mindy Project","year":2015,"character":"Sonu Lahiri","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-mindy-project","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ulnh6pjlc68.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ulnh6pjlc68.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project as Sonu Lahiri
{"id":483,"title":"Sleepy Hollow","year":2014,"character":"Sheriff Leena Reyes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sleepy-hollow","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3bb5drguijp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3bb5drguijp0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow as Sheriff Leena Reyes
{"id":18,"title":"House of Cards","year":2013,"character":"Linda Vasquez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/house-of-cards-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7kp5io8t9dm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7kp5io8t9dm0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
House of Cards
House of Cards as Linda Vasquez
{"id":40790,"title":"The Domino Effect","year":"2012","character":"Serena","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-domino-effect","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40790.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40790.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":10324,"title":"Breakaway","year":"2011","character":"Livleen Singh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breakaway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10324.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10324.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Breakaway
Breakaway as Livleen Singh
{"id":45184,"title":"The Toe Tactic","year":"2009","character":"Lacticia Utt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-toe-tactic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_45184.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_45184.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Toe Tactic
The Toe Tactic as Lacticia Utt
{"id":148946,"title":"The Ode","year":"2008","character":"Parin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ode","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148946.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148946.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The Ode
The Ode as Parin
{"id":2504,"title":"Definitely, Maybe","year":"2008","character":"School Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/definitely-maybe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2504.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2504.jpg"},"released":1}
Definitely, Maybe
Definitely, Maybe as School Mom
{"id":7390,"title":"Before the Devil Knows You're Dead","year":"2007","character":"Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/before-the-devil-knows-youre-dead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7a8tingl2nm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7a8tingl2nm0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":2567,"title":"The Nanny Diaries","year":"2007","character":"Sima","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-nanny-diaries","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3rtqrcivajk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3rtqrcivajk0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2754,"title":"Raising Helen","year":"2004","character":"Nilma Prasad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/raising-helen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4tkam9sehb90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4tkam9sehb90.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Raising Helen
Raising Helen as Nilma Prasad
{"id":959,"title":"The Manchurian Candidate","year":"2004","character":"Mysterious Arabic Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-manchurian-candidate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3m0bdgpd6ol0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3m0bdgpd6ol0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate as Mysterious Arabic Woman
{"id":52736,"title":"Ash Tuesday","year":"2003","character":"June","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ash-tuesday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52736.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":1300,"title":"Third Watch","year":2003,"character":"Dr. Hickman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/third-watch","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/17j1f6hdhn1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/17j1f6hdhn1g.jpg"},"released":1}
Third Watch
Third Watch as Dr. Hickman
{"id":215,"title":"Law & Order","year":2003,"character":"Roya Koutal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-1990","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg"},"released":1}
Law & Order
Law & Order as Roya Koutal
{"id":7627,"title":"The Truth About Charlie","year":"2002","character":"Sylvia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-truth-about-charlie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7627.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7627.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":153759,"title":"Revolution #9","year":"2002","character":"Dr. Ray","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/revolution-9","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153759.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153759.jpg"},"released":1}
Revolution #9
Revolution #9 as Dr. Ray
{"id":5661,"title":"The Guru","year":"2002","character":"Young Woman in Dance Class","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-guru","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uksn0fdbll0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uksn0fdbll0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Guru
The Guru as Young Woman in Dance Class
{"id":23745,"title":"Chutney Popcorn","year":"2001","character":"Sarita","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chutney-popcorn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23745.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23745.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":24671,"title":"The Mystic Masseur","year":"2001","character":"Suruj Mooma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mystic-masseur","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24671.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24671.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mystic Masseur
The Mystic Masseur as Suruj Mooma
{"id":55474,"title":"Cotton Mary","year":"1999","character":"Rosie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cotton-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55474.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":4563,"title":"Daylight","year":"1996","character":"Kit's Passenger #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/daylight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5vh9s4518kl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5vh9s4518kl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Daylight
Daylight as Kit's Passenger #1
{"id":4620,"title":"The Indian in the Cupboard","year":"1995","character":"Lucy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-indian-in-the-cupboard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/161lp0k3kubo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/161lp0k3kubo.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":159454,"title":"Masala","year":"1991","character":"Rita Solanki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/masala","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159454.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Masala
Masala as Rita Solanki
{"id":10661,"title":"Slaves of New York","year":"1989","character":"Wilfredo's Receptionist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slaves-of-new-york","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10661.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Slaves of New York
Slaves of New York as Wilfredo's Receptionist
{"id":61245,"title":"The Perfect Murder","year":"1988","character":"Neena Lal (introducing)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-perfect-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61245.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61245.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
The Perfect Murder
The Perfect Murder as Neena Lal (introducing)