
Pooja Hegde is a prominent Indian actress and model known for her work primarily in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films. She gained fame as the second runner-up in the Miss Universe India 2010 pageant before making her acting debut in the Tamil film Mugamoodi (2012). Pooj...
Pooja Hegde Bio
Full Name | Pooja Hegde |
Nick Name | Pooja |
Profession | Actress, Model |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 8” |
Weight (approx.) | 53 kg |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Date Of Birth | Saturday, 13 Oct 1990 |
Age | 34 |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Marital Status | Single |
Parents:
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Father
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Manjunath Hegde
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Mother
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Latha Hegde
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Siblings: | Rishabh Hegde |
Debut: |
Telugu - Oka Laila Kosam Tamil - Mugamoodi Hindi - Mohenjo Daro |
Upcoming Movies: | Coolie, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Jana Nayagan, Kanchana 4 |
Quotes: |
“ I see travelling as a great learning process; one's biggest dream should be to travel the world.“ “ One should give their best in every take“ “ You can't do anything about a film's fate at the box office.“ “ Women‑centric films should be made.“ “ I felt like an ugly duckling back in school … never imagined I'd walk the ramp in heels.“ |
Awards: |
SIIMA Award (2022)
TSR-TV9 National Film Award (2018)
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Pooja Hegde Filmography
Pooja Hegde FAQ
She debuted in Tamil with Mugamoodi (2012), and later appeared in Telugu and Hindi films
She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
Yes, she was a contestant in Miss Universe India in 2010 before starting her acting career.
Indeed—she won “Most Stylish Youth Icon (Female)” at the Lokmat Stylish Awards 2023.
Absolutely—she received the Pan‑India Trailblazer 2024 award at Hello! Magazine’s 100 Icons in Dubai.
Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Biryani, Pizza |
Beverage | Filter coffee |
Dessert | Gulab Jamun |
Outfit | Saree |
Brand | Zara |
Color | White, Blue |
Perfume | Michael Kors |
Trivias
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Pooja Hegde is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
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She was the 2nd runner-up at Miss Universe India 2010.
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She speaks Tulu, Kannada, Hindi, English, and understands Telugu.
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Her film debut was in Tamil with Mugamoodi (2012), not Telugu.
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She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Mumbai.