Pooja Hegde is a popular Indian actress and model. She got attention from the movie Mohenjo Daro and has the title Miss Universe India runner-up in 2020.
She belongs to a middle-class family and made her way into the industry. Moreover, she also stood on rank#1 in the list of Most Desirable Women in Hyderabad Times in 2017. Her net worth is $7 million.
Social Media Accounts
- Instagram Id: @hegde_pooja
- Twitter: @hegdepooja
Pooja Hegde Bio
| Genuine Name | Pooja Hegde |
| Profession Line | Actress, Model |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Followers | 21.9m |
Pooja Hegde Hot Appearance
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Height | 5′ 9″ |
| Body Measurement | 34 – 24 – 35 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Skin Color | Beige (milky) |
Personal Life
She belongs to Mangalore, Karnataka, and was born on the day of Lakshmi Pooja, due to which her parents wanted her name, Lakshmi.
But her maternal aunt considered it; a bit old-fashioned and changed her name to Pooja.
Pooja took part in various dance and fashion competitions and fashion shows during her college days. She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer.
After graduation, she developed an interest in the Modeling and fashion industry. For that reason, she starts approaching modeling agencies.
| Date of birth | 13 October 1990 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birth Place | Mangalore, Karnataka (India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Udupi, Karnataka (India) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| College/University | M.M.K. College |
| Last Qualification | Commerce Graduate |
| Debut | Mugmoodi (2012) |
| Food & Dietary habits | Non-Vegetarian |
| Interest & Hobbies | Dancing, Partying, Singing, Swimming, and Reading |
| Awards | 1. Miss India Talented (2009) Miss India South, Miss India South Glamorous Hair Miss Universe India(2010). 2. Zee Golden Awards Entertainer of the Year for the film Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) 3. Zee Cine Awards Favorite Actress for the film Maharshi (2020) |
Pooja Hegde Family
| Parents | Manjunath Hegde and Lata Hegde |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Rishabh Hegde (elder, surgeon-doctor) |
Career
Pooja began her career as a model. She also took part n the Miss India Universe beauty contest in 2010 and ranked 2nd position.
After getting the title, she was offered many films and appeared in Tamil Mugamoodi in 2012. Later on, she appeared in another Tamil movie.
She made a debut in a lead role in the Bollywood film Mohenjo Daro opposite Hrithik Roshan in 2016. Then, she featured in action films Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, Maharishi, Housefull 4, and more.
Hegde is getting attention for her upcoming movie Beast, in which Vijay plays the lead role in this movie. Here is the complete list of her movies with roles.
| Years | Films | Roles |
| 2012 | Mugamoodi | Shakti |
| 2014 | Mukunda | Gopika |
| 2016 | Mohenjo Daro | Chaani |
| 2018 | Saakshyam | Soundarya |
| 2019 | Houseful 4 | Pooja |
| 2021 | Cirkus | – |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam Beast | – |
Favourite & Beloved things
| Food | Pizza, Chocolate, Ice-Cream, Burger, French Fries, and Biryani |
| Cuisine | Chinese, Indian |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, and Madhuri Dixit |
| Actor | Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Leonardo Di Caprio |
| Singer | Neha Kakkar, Zayn Malik, A.R. Rahman, Rihanna, Bryan Adams, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga |
| Movie | Lage Raho Munna Bhai |
| Athlete/Sportsperson | Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid Tennis Player- Roger Federer |
| Holiday & Festivity Destination(s) | London, New York, Dubai |
| Color & Dye(s) | Black, Red, and White |
Facts about Pooja Hegde
- She also appeared on the cover page of various magazines, including Peacock, Femina, and many more.
- She likes to play guitar in her free time.
- She loves to visit tourist destinations like Prague, Greece, and Paris for her vacations.
- She is a fitness enthusiast and always workouts routine in the gym for hours to maintain her figure and fitness.
- She did various commercial ads with big brands and appeared with Ranbir Kapoor in a Hero Maestro advertisement.
Pooja Hegde Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $7 million |
| Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | $6.5 Million |
| Income Source | Acting and Modeling |
| Bike & Cars Collection | Mercedes-Benz S-Class & BMW X3 |
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F.A.Q.’s
1: Does she smoke?
Ans: No, Pooja does not smoke, but she takes alcohol.
2: Is Pooja a pet lover?
Ans: She loves animals and has a pet dog- Pedro.
3: How many languages can Pooja speak?
Ans: She can speak more than 4 languages-Tulu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and English.