Full Name: Pooja Hegde
Date of Birth: October 13, 1990
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Profession: Actress, Model
Early Life and Education:
- Pooja Hegde was born in Mumbai to Manjunath Hegde, a banker, and Latha Hegde. She has one younger brother.
- She grew up in Mumbai and completed her schooling at M.M.K. College, Mumbai.
- She pursued a degree in Commerce and also completed her studies at Dahanukar College of Commerce.
- During her college days, Pooja was actively involved in extracurricular activities, including dancing and modeling.
Career:
Early Career:
- Pooja Hegde began her career as a model and participated in various beauty pageants. She was crowned Miss India South 2010 and became the runner-up at Miss India 2010.
- Before entering films, she appeared in numerous advertisements and commercials.
Film Debut:
- Pooja made her acting debut in the Tamil film Mugamoodi (2012), where she played the female lead. Although the film didn’t perform well at the box office, Pooja’s screen presence was noted.
- Her Telugu film debut came with Oka Laila Kosam (2014), in which she starred opposite Naga Chaitanya. The film was a moderate success and helped her gain recognition in Telugu cinema.
Breakthrough in Telugu Cinema:
- Pooja gained major recognition with the film Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), starring opposite Allu Arjun. The film was a commercial success, and her performance as a simple yet charming village girl earned praise.
- She followed it up with successful films such as Rangasthalam (2018), in which she played a key supporting role, and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), opposite NTR Jr.
Bollywood Career:
- Pooja made her Bollywood debut in the film Mohenjo Daro (2016), directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, where she starred opposite Hrithik Roshan. The film, however, did not perform well at the box office, but Pooja was praised for her performance.
- She later gained widespread recognition in Bollywood with Housefull 4 (2019), where she starred alongside Akshay Kumar. The film was a commercial success, and Pooja’s comic timing and beauty were appreciated.
Notable Films:
Telugu:
- Oka Laila Kosam (2014)
- Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
- Rangasthalam (2018)
- Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018)
- Valmiki (2019)
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
- Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
Hindi:
- Mohenjo Daro (2016)
- Housefull 4 (2019)
- Radhe Shyam (2022)
- Cirkus (2022)
Awards and Recognition:
Filmfare Awards South:
- Best Actress – Telugu for Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
Zee Telugu Apsara Awards:
- Best Actress – Telugu for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
SIIMA Awards:
- Best Actress – Telugu for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
Other Awards:
- Nominated for Best Actress for her performances in several films.
Personal Life:
- Pooja Hegde is known for her private and humble lifestyle.
- She has often expressed her love for fitness, travel, and animals.
- Pooja is also active on social media, where she engages with her fans and promotes her projects.
Philanthropy and Interests:
- Pooja Hegde is a strong advocate for fitness and health, often sharing her workout routines with her followers.
- She is passionate about animals and occasionally advocates for animal rights.
- Pooja also supports various charitable causes related to education and health.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DJ8cNJvbTM&pp=ygUaUG9vamEgSGVnZGUgZnVsIGludGVydmlldyA%3D
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hegdepooja/?hl=en
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/PoojaHegde/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/hegdepooja/status/1319920918026661888
