Delhi Belly actress Poorna Jagannathan bags big role in HBO series

In a big achievement,Delhi Bellyfame actress Poorna Jagannathan has bagged a lead role in HBO drama seriesCriminal Justice, sources said. The 39-year-old dusky beauty will play Safar Khan, a Pakistani woman whose son is accused of committing a murder. The script of the series has been written by Oscar-winning writer Steven Zaillian ofSchindler's Listand Richard Price, whereas Zaillian will also direct it. The series also features James Gandolphini ofThe Sopranos'sfame andThe Reluctant FundamentalistactorRiz Ahmed, Bill Camp and Peyman Moadi.

Talking about her roleJagannathan said, "This is one of the most incredible projects I've ever been a part of: everyone involved is best in class. Safar Khan is the polar opposite of my character inDelhi Belly. I've never played someone like her but the writing is so strong that it makes playing her feel like second nature. Her journey is a roller coaster: she goes from knowing her son is innocent to eventually thinking he might be guilty."