She completed her schooling and college studies in Delhi before starting her career in modelling. Nagra's father served in the Indian Armed Forces and was posted in Chennai for a period, which led to her frequent visits to the city.While pursuing her engineering studies in Delhi, she developed an interest in modelling and went on to feature in over 100 commercials.Nagra was also a member of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) during her studies, and aspired to join the armed forces. However, she eventually decided to pursue a career in the film industry and moved to Chennai.