The outlet further reported that the community where Panjabi grew up considered acting a "low-class profession," and almost always dissuaded her from pursuing that path. Against such harsh tides, Panjabi's mother was her anchor.
The Panjabi family moved from India to Britain in the 70s' and set up a livelihood in Hendon, northwest London. Her father, Govind, was a restaurant owner and her mother, Padma, was a teacher for kids with special needs.
Padma raised Panjabi to follow her passion and told her not to listen to what people had to say. Padma was also frequently told that she could not become a teacher, but against all odds, she rose above people's criticism and did what she wanted.
Taking after her mother, Panjabi chased after her goal with all her might and ended up earning critical acclaim.
According to her website, critics have called her "one of the most unique, sophisticated, and beautifully drawn characters on TV ever."
Celebrity Net Worth reported that her net worth as of 2014 was three million dollars. However, her net worth has likely gone up by a significant margin as she has added over a dozen acting credits since.
