Indira Varma
Indira Varma is a British actress, lauded for her compelling performance in the television series ‘Game of Thrones.’ Gifted with a natural ability to create profound characters, she has transcended boundaries, offering a broad spectrum of performances on the big and small screens alike.
Making her film debut in Mira Nair’s ‘Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love’ in 1996, Varma captured audiences’ hearts with her emotive portrayal of Princess Tara. However, it was her role as Niobe of the Voreni in the television series ‘Rome’ and Ellaria Sand in ‘Game of Thrones’ that marked significant milestones in her career. Her performance in these series was pivotal in displaying her versatility as an actress, proving that she could skillfully handle roles in vastly different genres. Notably, her portrayal of Safiyah Sohail in ‘Batwoman’ also garnered considerable attention.
Throughout her career, Varma has collaborated with a wide range of celebrated artists. Notably, she worked with renowned director Mira Nair in her film debut. She also shared the screen with actors such as Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson in ‘Rome.’ Her stint in ‘Game of Thrones’ provided an opportunity to act alongside celebrated stars like Lena Headey, Pedro Pascal, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, and Kit Harington. Further, her role in ‘Batwoman’ saw her work with Ruby Rose and Javicia Leslie. Additionally, she has teamed up with actors like Stephen Dillane and Tobias Menzies in ‘The One Game’ and ‘For Life.’
Varma’s distinguished career has been marked by numerous significant achievements. She was nominated for an ensemble Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘Game of Thrones’ in 2020. Further, she was bestowed with the Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her performance in ‘The Country Wife’ early in her career.