Jesminder "Jess" Bhamra

Jesminder "Jess" Bhamra is the main protagonist of the 2002 critically-acclaimed movie Bend it Like Beckham.

Bend it Like Beckham
Jess is the daughter of a traditional Sikh mother and father who dreams of being a footballer like her hero, David Beckham. She  is torn between family obligation and stardom on the soccer field when she is to attend her big sister's wedding, makes friends with a tomboy, Jules Paxton, and falls in love with Joe, the hardy coach.Over the course of the film, Jess follows her dream, but she knows she has responsibility for her family. Jess doesn't let a thing get in her way and has a passionate, rebellious, and fiery spirit mixed with a loving heart.

Trivia

 * Jess is played by Parminder Nagra, who also plays Areida for Ella Enchanted. This was the role where she made a major breakthrough.
 * Her personality is reminiscent of Mulan, Paikea Apirana, Remy, Merida, and Ariel.
 * Jess is praised as one of the greatest heroines in modern cinema.