Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress and model who appears in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. She was born on October 13, 1990, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and one of the leading faces of Indian cinema. Pooja made her acting mark with the right blend of glamorous appearances and realistic performances, though she is known for both in equal proportions, Pooja is loved in equal parts by both Bollywood and South Indian cinema. But she’s far more than the character she plays. Now, let’s take a closer look at her life and career.
The net worth of her is estimated around Rs. 30 Crore. She was dating with Rohan Mehra and spots many times with her boyfriend.
Pooja Hegde is from Mumbai. Her hometown, however, is Bangalore. She is the daughter of Manjunath Hegde and Latha Hegde.
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Pooja has one elder sibling “Rishabh Hegde” who works as an orthopedic surgeon.
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Pooja is single, but whether or not she is unmarried or not isn’t showed but. If sources are to be believed, then this South actress has been in a courting with the Baahubali star “Prabhas” for some time now. Pooja was also seen with Rohan Mehra before her courting rumors with Prabhas became the talk of the metropolis. Neither Pooja nor Prabhas have showed the rumors. She cited that she is specializing in work recently.
From Miss Universe to Bollywood: Early Days in Career
Pooja’s entry to Bollywood stardom was through taking part in the Miss Universe India 2010 pageant, where she emerged as the second runner-up. This scrutiny led to opportunities for her in showbiz.
She debuted as an actress in 2012 in the Tamil film Mugamoodi, a film made by Mysskin. When Pooja’s performance earned mixed reviews, but was singled out for its freshness and charm.
Her big break was in 2016, when she starred opposite Naga Chaitanya in the Telugu movie Oka Laila Kosam. The film was commercially successful, and Pooja’s performance as Nandana garnered her critical acclaim. She made her Bollywood debut the same year, starring opposite Hrithik Roshan in the 2016 film, Mohenjo Daro. Pooja received acclaim for her performance despite the film's failure at the box office and quickly became a household name.
Pooja Hegde Father, Mother, Family, and Siblings: Not Known
Over various years, Pooja has been the first runner up in both Miss Universe India 2010 and Miss India South 2010.
She is trained in Bharatnatyam dance.
Sunita Gowariker, wife of Mohenjo Daro’s director, Ashutosh Gowariker, saw her on TV in an advertisement and suggested they cast her for the film.
Her dedication to Mohenjo Daro meant that she turned down a Tamil film by Mani Ratnam.
Her favourite players include Roger Federer and Rahul Dravid.
She can speak in Tulu, English, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi fluently.
She was born on the Lakshmi pooja day, so her family wanted to name her Lakshmi, but because her maternal aunt thought it was a little old-fashioned they named her Pooja instead.
She has a pet dog, Pedro.
She was last seen in the Hero Maestro ad commercial with Ranbir Kapoor.
Pooja Hegde Quotes
I give myself 15 minutes to cry and then I get up and start working. That's one the things I learnt from Oprah.
— Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde Quotes
You can't do anything about a film's fate at the box office.
Pooja Hegde: From beauty pageant to pan-Indian superstar, this actress’s journey is truly inspiring With her talent, dedication and humility she earned the hearts of millions around the world. All in all, Pooja certainly remains a strong role model for aspiring actors and her fans, may it be through her films, all of her philanthropic efforts and down to earth personality.
With every step she takes into new territory, pushing boundaries and expectations, one thing is clear, Pooja Hegde is not going anywhere, and her legacy is only going to keep growing stronger.
A comprehensive insight into the life and work of the sensational actress, Pooja Hegde. Whether you’ve been following her for years or are only now finding out about her work, there’s no doubt that Pooja Hegde is a star to watch in Indian cinema.
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