SAKINA JAFFREY
Sakina Jaffrey
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 14, 1962
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Sakina Jaffrey (born February 14, 1962) is an American actress. Her best known roles include Linda Vasquez in the Netflix original series House of Cards and Denise Christopher in the NBC series Timeless. She is the daughter of actor Saeed Jaffrey and actress/cookbook writer Madhur Jaffrey.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Deli BoysSeema
Dr. Ramona Pamani
2024·
BeforeGail
2022·
Ms. MarvelAuntie Shirin
2021·
GhostsChampa
2021·
Mayor of KingstownLeticia Marks
TBA·
I'm Dead Right?2020·
SoulDoctor (voice)
2018·
Dark Was the NightJane
2018·
Red SparrowTrish Forsythe
TBA·
There She Goes2021·
The Hating GameHelen
2020·
Little VoiceVilina
2020·
Defending JacobLynn Canavan
2020·
SnowpiercerMrs. Headwood
2019·
Prodigal SonDr. Elaine Brown
2019·
SunnysideAlisha Modi
2019·
Late NightMolly's Mom
2018·
Lost in SpaceCaptain Kamal
2018·
The Equalizer 2Fatima
2017·
American GodsMama-Ji
Dr. Malini Soni
2017·
Claire in MotionMaya
2016·
BillionsDaevisha 'Dave' Mahar
2016·
TimelessAgent Denise Christopher
2015·
BlindspotDr. Susan Albright
2015·
Mr. RobotAntara Nayar
2014·
Madam SecretaryChondita Samant
2013·
Sleepy HollowSheriff Leena Reyes (uncredited), Sheriff Leena Reyes
2013·
House of CardsLinda Vasquez
2012·
GirlsGynecologist
2012·
The Mindy ProjectSonu Lahiri
2012·
The Domino EffectSerena
2012·
The UnderstudyNurse
2011·
HomelandDr. Meyer
2011·
BreakawayLivleen Singh
2010·
Blue BloodsMrs. Demir
2009·
The Toe TacticLacticia Utt
2008·
The OdeParin
2008·
Definitely, MaybeSchool Mom
2007·
What Goes OnAsha
Doctor
Manager
2007·
The Nanny DiariesSima
2006·
HeroesMrs. Suresh
2006·
Hiding DivyaDr. Sharma
Mysterious Arabic Woman
2004·
Raising HelenNilma Prasad
2003·
Ash TuesdayJune
2002·
The GuruYoung Woman in Dance Class
2002·
Revolution #9Dr. Ray
Sylvia
2001·
The Mystic MasseurSuruj Mooma
2001·
Chutney PopcornSarita
Geeta Chanoor
1999·
Third WatchDr. Hickman
1999·
Cotton MaryRosie
1998·
Sex and the CityRama Patel
1996·
DaylightKit's Passenger #1
Lucy
1991·
MasalaRita Solanki
1990·
Law & OrderDr. Balikrishan, Roya Koutal
1989·
Slaves of New YorkWilfredo's Receptionist
1988·
The Perfect MurderNeena Lal (introducing)