Pooja Hegde is an India Film Actress. She predominantly works in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films.
Pooja is known for being the lead actress in the films, Gaddalakonda Ganesh (Valmiki-2019), Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Mohenjo Daro (2016). She was the second runner-up at the Miss India Universe competition- 2010.
Pooja Hegde Wiki/Biography
Pooja Hegde was born on October 13, 1990 (age 29 years; as in 2019) in Mumbai and her zodiac sign is Libra.
She completed her graduation at M.M.K College, Mumbai, India. She finished her Post-Graduation in Commerce.
| Name/Full Name | Pooja Hegde |
| Nick Name | Pooja |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Date of Birth (DOB)/Birthday/Birth Date | 13 October 1990 |
| Birth Place | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Home Town | Udupi, Karnataka, India |
| Current City/Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Family | Parents: Father – Manjunath Hegde Mother – Lata Hegde Siblings: Brother(s) – Rishabh Hegde Sister(s) – N/A |
| Caste | Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing, Singing, Reading |
| Controversies | None |
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Physical Stats, Body Measurements & More
| Height | 5′ 9″ (approx.) |
| Weight | 53 kg (approx.) |
| Figure Measurements | 34-25-34 (approx.) |
| Eyes Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Family
She was born in Udupi, Karnataka, India. Her father’s name is Manjunath Hegde, works as a lawyer. Her mother name is Latha Hegde, and she is an Immunologist and Genetics Professional. Her elder brother, Rishabh Hegde, works as a doctor.
Career
Pooja Hegde participated in Miss India competition – 2009 but was eliminated in an early round. Next year, she again participated in the competition and became the second runner up at Miss India Universe – 2010.
Pooja was also crowned in the subsidiary competition, Miss India South Glamorous Hair – 2010. She launched her acting career with the Tamil movie “Mugamoodi,” in the year 2012.
Pooja debuted in Tollywood (Telugu language films) with the movie “Oka Laila Kosam (2012).”
She debuted in Bollywood (Hindi language films) with the film “Mohenjo Daro (2016).”
Money Factor – Salary/Remuneration, Networth & More
- Salaray/Remuneration: Yet to be updated
- Networth:
- Cars & Bikes: Not Known
- Commercial and Residential Houses: Not Known
Awards & Achievements
| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Miss India Talented | Will be updated soon |
| 2010 | Miss India Universe | Second runner-up |
| 2010 | Miss India South | Runner up |
| 2010 | Miss India South Glamorous Hair | Will be updated soon |
Favorite Things, Likes, & Dislikes
| Favorite Food | Biryani, Pizza |
| Favorite Actor(s) | Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, Leonardo Di Caprio, Farhan Akhtar |
| Favorite Actress(es) | Madhuri Dixit, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock |
| Favorite Filmmaker(s) | Karan Johar |
| Favorite Musician(s) | A. R. Rahman, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Bryan Adams, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga |
| Favorite Sportsperson(s) | Rahul Dravid, Roger Federer |
| Favorite Book(s) | Harry Potter Series, Shopaholic Series |
| Favorite Holiday/Tourist Destination(s) | London (UK), and the USA |
Some Interesting And Unknown Facts About Pooja Hegde
Here Are Some Interesting Facts You Might Not Know
- Pooja Hegde was born on the day of Lakshmi Pooja of Deewali, so her family wanted to name her as ‘Lakshmi.’ Her grandmother considered the name as old-fashioned, so, they considered to name her as ‘Pooja.’
- Pooja is a trained classical dancer, in Bharatanatyam.
- She actively participated in dancing, singing, and fashion contests which held in many student events during her college days. She even was a member of the college festival committee.
- She love pets and has a pet dog named Pedro.
- She learned Telugu language taking the lessons to help her portray the lead role in the movie “Oka Laila Kosam (2012).”
- In an advertisement, after seeing Pooja, Ashutosh Gowariker’s wife strongly recommended her name and called her for the auditions for the Bollywood film “Mohenjo Daro (2016)”, which she successfully passed.
- Due to her commitment to the Bollywood film “Mohenjo Daro,” she rejected the offer to work in Mani Ratnam’s film.
- She is a huge fan of Rahul Dravid, and Roger Federer.
- Tulu is her mother tongue, but she can also speak in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada fluently.
- If not becoming an actor, she would have chosen fashion designing, or business, or pursued photography.
- She’s seen in Hero Maestro ad commercial opposite Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.
- She is a foodie.
- She loves exploring new places.
- Does Pooja Hegde smoke?: No
- Does Pooja Hegde drink alcohol?: Not Known
Social Media Profiles
| https://www.facebook.com/PoojaHegde/ | |
| https://twitter.com/hegdepooja | |
| https://www.instagram.com/hegdepooja/ |
She’s a good actress. Should get more offers in Hindi movies