Parminder Kaur Nagra (born 5 October 1975)[1] is an English film and television actress. She is known for playing Jess Bhamra in the film Be…Parminder Kaur Nagra (born 5 October 1975)[1] is an English film and television actress. She is known for playing Jess Bhamra in the film Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Dr. Neela Rasgotra in the NBC medical drama series ER from 2003 to 2009. She has had several other major television roles, including a starring role as Meera Malik in the NBC crime drama series The Blacklist for season one and a recurring role on the ABC/Marvel Television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Ellen Nadeer for season four.