Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil film industries. Before starting her acting career, she gained attention as the second runner-up at the 2010 I Am She–Miss Universe India pageant.
Pooja made her acting debut in the 2012 Tamil film Mugamoodi and later established herself as one of the leading actresses in Telugu cinema with notable successes in films like Oka Laila Kosam and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
Profile
- Full Name: Pooja Hegde
- Stage Name: Pooja Hegde
- Born: October 13, 1990
- Age: 33 years old
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Indian actress
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Manjunath Hegde and Latha Hegde
- Siblings: Rishabh Hegde
- Boyfriend: Rohan Mehra (rumored)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $7 million (55 crore Indian rupees)
Early Life and Education
Born on October 13, 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Pooja Hegde was raised by her parents Manjunath Hegde and Latha Hegde, alongside her elder brother Rishabh Hegde, an orthopedic surgeon.
She attended Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School in Mumbai and later earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from M.M.K. College, where she was actively involved in dance and fashion shows.
Pooja belongs to an Indian ethnic background and follows Hinduism.
Career
Pooja Hegde began her career in modeling, placing as the second runner-up in the 2010 I Am She–Miss Universe India pageant. Her acting debut came in the 2012 Tamil superhero film Mugamoodi, where she played the female lead character Shakthi.
She gained wider recognition with her Telugu debut Oka Laila Kosam (2014) and went on to star in several successful Telugu films, including Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020). Hegde also ventured into Bollywood with roles in Housefull 4 (2019) and Radhe Shyam (2022).
Her filmography continues to expand, with ongoing projects such as Jana Gana Mana, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Cirkus. In 2021, Pooja was listed as the 7th most influential star on Instagram by Forbes India for South Cinema.
Awards and Nominations
- Filmfare Awards South:
- Best Actress – Telugu for Oka Laila Kosam (2014)
- Best Actress – Telugu for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
- Best Actress – Telugu for Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018)
- SIIMA Awards:
- Best Actress – Telugu for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
- Best Actress – Telugu for Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
- Stardust Awards:
- Best Acting Debut (Female) for Mohenjo Daro (2016)
- Screen Awards:
- Best Female Debut for Mugamoodi (2012)
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @hegdepooja
- Facebook handle: Pooja Hegde
- Twitter handle: @hegdepooja_fp
Personal Life
Pooja Hegde is known for maintaining privacy regarding her personal life. There have been rumors about her relationship with Rohan Mehra, son of late actor Vinod Mehra, as the two have been spotted together on several occasions. However, neither has confirmed or commented on these rumors. Pooja has continued to keep her personal life out of the spotlight.
Filmography
Telugu Films
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
- Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
- Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
- Maharshi (2019)
- Gaddalakonda Ganesh (2019)
- Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava (2018)
- Oka Laila Kosam (2014)
- Mukunda (2014)
Hindi Films
- Housefull 4 (2019)
- Mohenjo Daro (2016)
- Race 3 (2018)
- Cirkus (2022)
- Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)
Net Worth
As of 2024, Pooja Hegde has an estimated net worth of $7 million (approximately 55 crore Indian rupees). She is considered one of the highest-paid actresses in the South Indian film industry, with earnings from her acting roles and brand endorsements.
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