Before her breakthrough with The Lunchbox, Nimrat Kaur faced uncertainty and financial hardship in Mumbai. In a recent interview, she recalled juggling ad films, theatre, and music videos, unsure if she’d make it in Bollywood. “There was fear, my bank balance was very low. I didn’t know if I could sustain myself,” she shared. Despite the lows, she stayed committed.

Her role in The Lunchbox opposite Irrfan Khan changed everything, earning global acclaim. Since then, Nimrat has starred in Airlift, Homeland, Sky Force, and is set to appear in Section 84.