Mouzam Makkar

Mouzam Makkar is an Indian-born American actress.

Early life and education
Makkar was born in Kerala, India, and raised in the United Arab Emirates. She moved to the United States when she was twelve. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in three years with First Class Honors and a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Career
Makkar was a regular cast member in the ABC series The Fix and the NBC series Champions. She also had recurring roles in the TV series The Vampire Diaries, The Exorcist, and Easy Abby. In 2015, she played the role of Mrs. Negani in the thriller film Consumed, directed by Daryl Wein.

Makker played video game developer Raina Punjabi on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode "Intimidation Game", which aired on February 11, 2015. She returned for four episodes in 2018, 2020, and 2022 as defense lawyer Dara Miglani.

Makker played Jennifer McDuffie, adoptive mother of the titular character, on Naomi.