Pooja Hegde Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth, Family, Boyfriend & More
Pooja Hegde(Indian film actress)
Quick Info
Age(31 years)
Pooja Hegde Age is 31 years old as of 2022.
She was born in the year 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Pooja Hegde is an actress and a model who works in the South Indian film industry.
She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Oka Laila Kosam in the year 2014.
Hegde started her modelling career at the age of 16, after she was spotted by a fashion photographer.
She was born in Mysore, Karnataka, to a Tulu mother and a Kannada father.
Height
In a world where taller is often better, Pooja Hegde still towers above the competition at 5 feet 6 inches. Despite her height, Pooja has achieved massive success in modeling and acting. She has appeared in films such as “Mohenjo Daro” and “Dilwale“, and has walked runways for some of the biggest names in fashion.
Parents
Born to parents Latha Hegde and Manjunath Hegde, Pooja Hegde started her journey into the world of acting at a young age.
Pooja Hegde and her mother Latha Hegde
Her mother was a theater artist and her father was an engineer. Pooja followed in their footsteps and developed a love for the arts. She started out by modeling and soon transitioned into acting. Pooja is grateful for her supportive parents who have always been there for her. Her mother has been a constant source of inspiration and strength, while her father has always encouraged her to pursue her dreams.
Pooja Hegde and her father Manjunath Hegde
Siblings/Brother
Pooja Hegde has a brother named Rishabh Hegde who is a doctor. Her brother is a doctor, and she has said that her brother always inspired her to do something great in life. Pooja says that her brother always motivated her, and she is very proud of him.
Pooja Hegde and her brother Rishabh Hegde
Net Worth
Pooja Hegde is a young and upcoming actress who hopes to have a promising career. Her net worth exceeds $8 million because she’s young and hot. She is gifted and perceptive, and can be a high-impact actress in the film industry.
Upcoming Movies(2022-2023)
Pooja Hegde upcoming movies are Radhe Shyam, Beast, Cirkus, Acharya, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali. She is a popular South Indian actress who made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the film Oka Laila Kosam in 2012. She has also appeared in Hindi and Tamil films.
Biography/Wiki
| Name | Pooja Hegde |
| Nickname | Pooja |
| Birthday Date | 13th October 1990 |
| Hometown | Udupi, Kerala, India |
| Birth Place | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Indian Actress and Model |
| Sun Sign (Horoscope) | Libra |
| Age | 31 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hegde |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, dancing, and listening music |
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Education
| School | N/A |
| College | M.M.K.(Mithibai.Motiram.Kundnani) College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education Qualifications | Master of Commerce(M.com) |
Family
| Father | Manjunath Hegde |
| Mother | Latha Hegde |
| Brothers | Rishabh Hegde(He is a Doctor) |
| Sisters | None |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Children’s | Unknown |
Pooja Hegde family with father Manjunath Hegde | mother Hegde Latha | brother Rishabh Hegde
Physical Appearance
| Height | 1.68 m or 168 cm |
| Weight | 53 kilograms |
| Waist Size | 25 inches |
| Hips size | 35 inches |
| Breast Size | 34 B |
| Body Shape | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 US |
| Dress Size | 2 US |
| Figure Measurements | 34-25-35 inches |
Boyfriend | Affairs
| Boyfriends | N/a |
| Marital Status | Single |
The 30-year-old was very young when Pooja Hegde got herself busy with modelling projects and worked towards making a career. There are hence no records of her dating anyone or a past affair.
Favourite Things
| Color | White, Black, Pink |
| Food | Pizza, Chicken Biryani |
| Place | London |
| Sports | Cricket, Tennis |
| Musician | Rihanna, A.R.Rahman, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Bryan Adams, Lady Gaga, and Justin Timberlake |
| Actors | Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Leonardo Di Caprio, and Farhan Akhtar |
| Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Sandra Bullock |
| TV shows | Grey’s Anatomy, House MD, and Modern Family |
Movies List
| Film | Role | Language | Year |
| Duvvada Jagannadham | Pooja | Telugu | 2017 |
| Rangasthalam | Item number | Telugu | 2018, Only in song |
| Saakshyam | Soundarya Lahari | Telugu | 2018 |
| Race 3 | – | Hindi | 2018 |
| Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Aravindha | Telugu | 2018 |
| Prabhas 20 | TBA | Telugu, Hindi | 2018, Announced |
| SSMB25 | TBA | Telugu | 2018 |
| Housefull 4 | Priya Rana | Hindi | 2019 |
| Maharshi | Rajkumari Mala/Pooja | Telugu | 2019(released on May 9th) |
| Ala Vaikuntapuramlo | TBA | Telugu | 2020(released on Jan 12th) |
| Jaan | TBA | Telugu | 2020 |
Professional Career
First Debut
Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu and Hindi films. She made her debut as a lead actress in the Telugu film Mugamoodi (2012).
Brand Endorsements
Hero Maestro, Citra Fairness Cream, Lays
Career Achievements
For her 2016 debut Moheno Daro she bagged her award for Lux Rose Golden Award 2016 for The Best Debutant of the Year.
Pooja Hegde was also nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Female Debutant – Tamil in 2012, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and SIIMA Award for Best Female Debutante – Telugu in 2014
Social Media
Pooja Hegde is a popular actress and model who has been active on social media, especially Instagram. She has more than 18.1 million followers on the platform. Hegde often posts photos and videos of her work, travels, and family. She is also active on Twitter and Facebook.
| IMDB | IMDB.com |
Pooja Hegde Facts
- It was neither director Ashutosh Gowariker, nor Hrithik Roshan who discovered this beauty to play the lead in Mohenjo Daro, but Sunita Gowariker in a bike ad where she starred opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
- The actress is also a celebrated model down south and was a runner-up in Miss Universe 2010, and Miss India South 2010.
- There is no dearth in her talent. The 29-year-old is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and loves to practice whenever she gets a minute.
- Now while anyone and everyone in the industry, including big names like Aishwarya would kill and die to work with Mani Ratnam, unfortunately, Pooja Hegde had to decide otherwise. When the ace director reached her with a movie offer, she had to turn him down owing to her busy calendar for Mohendo Daro.
- Despite having roots in the city of Mangalore, Karnataka, the Fair-n-Lovely model was born and raised in Amchi Mumbai.
- Having worked in many south Indian movies, Pooja Hegde has mastered many languages and can speak Hindi, English, Tamil, Tulu, and Kannada with impressive fluency.
- As she was born on the auspicious day of Lakshmi Pooja, her family had almost named her Lakshmi. But her maternal uncle thought ‘Lakshmi’ was rather an old-fashioned name and settled for Pooja instead.
- Not only is she interested in the world of glamour, Pooja Hegde has an equal fascination for sports and is a crazy fan of Roger Federer and Rahul Dravid and never misses a game even if it’s right after a long day of work.
- Though the details about the movie Mohenjo Daro were being kept under wraps, rumours of the new bee’s link-up with co-star Hrithik were rife for months. When faced with the question, the actress said,
“You have no clue how many people have been asking me about this. The rumours don’t affect me at all. As a matter of fact, there’s nothing to say about it. People can think what they want, but Hrithik and I are just good friends. He’s pretty chilled out and we share a good rapport.”
- A graduate in commerce, Pooja wanted to grow up to become a postman and considered it to be the coolest job ever. She also gave serious thought to the law as a profession. The crush of millions you young men today, Pooja says back in the day she used to be an ugly duckling, a tomboy with short hair, and the farthest thing from a glamorous actress.
- Full of wanderlust, Pooja loves her profession today as it offers her ample opportunities to trot the globe, “I love travelling and I see a new place every year. Luckily, my job helps me do that very easily,” adds the actress.
- Though she flaunts a size zero figure, Pooja Hegde is literally a foodaholic and claims that nothing can keep her from hogging. Recently, when while flying back to Mumbai from Hyderabad, she carried, 5 kgs of Haleem.
- Transformers actor Joshua David Duhamel is her celebrity crush, and she dreams to share a screen with her beloved Lt Col, William Lennox, someday.
- Pooja Hegde is a true animal and nature lover. Her adorable puppy Pedro has been compared to an Instagram celebrity.
- Although she’s a glamorous star on the movie screen, she has similar passions to our members. She spends many hours catching up on her favorite shows, such as Modern Family, House MD, and Grey’s Anatomy.
Conclusion
Pooja Hegde is a talented actress who has a bright future in the industry. She is beautiful, graceful, and most importantly, hardworking. I believe that she will be successful in whatever she chooses to do and I look forward to seeing more of her work in the future.
