Pooja Hegde
Indian ActressBorn as Pooja Hegde, she is often affectionately referred to
by her fans and the media as the "Pan-India Star." A former
beauty pageant runner-up and a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, she has risen to
become one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema, known for her
ability to command the screen in massive commercial blockbusters across the
Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil film industries.
- Full Name: Pooja Hegde
- Nicknames: Pooja, Pan-India Star
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hindu
Physical Stats
- Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
- Weight: 53 kg
- Figure: 34-25-34
- Eyes: Dark Brown
- Hair: Black
Career (Debut)
- Mugamoodi (2012)
After
being crowned the second runner-up at Miss Universe India 2010, she made her
acting debut in the Tamil superhero film Mugamoodi. She
quickly became a staple of Telugu cinema with hits like Oka Laila Kosam and DJ:
Duvvada Jagannadham. Her Bollywood debut opposite Hrithik Roshan
in Mohenjo Daro brought her national attention, which she
followed with the massive success of Housefull 4. She achieved
"blockbuster" status with her role in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo,
earning her the SIIMA Award for Best Actress.
Family
Parents
- Mom: Latha Hegde (Immunologist and Entrepreneur)
- Dad: Manjunath Hegde (Lawyer)
Sibling
- Brother: Rishabh Hegde (Orthopaedic Surgeon)