Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress known for her work in the Telugu, Hindi and Tamil film industries. Before starting her acting career, she came to attention for her second place in the 2010 I Am She-Miss Universe India pageant.
Pooja made her debut in the 2012 Tamil film Mugamudi Later, she became one of the leading actresses in Telugu films with her outstanding performance in Telugu films. Okarela Cossam and Alawai Kuntapuramulu.
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- Full Name: Pooja Hegde
- Stage name: Pooja Hegde
- Date of Birth: October 13, 1990
- Age: 33
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: India
- 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 (INR 550 million)
Early life and education
Pooja Hegde was born on October 13, 1990, in Mumbai, Maharashtra and was brought up by her parents Manjunath Hegde and Latha Hegde and her elder brother, orthopedic surgeon Rishabh Hegde.
She attended Manekji Cooper Education Trust School in Mumbai and later did her Bachelor of Commerce from MMK College where she was actively involved in dance and fashion shows.
Pooja belongs to the Indian ethnic background and practices Hinduism.
Profession
Pooja Hegde started her career as a model and was the runner-up in the Miss India Universe 2010 pageant. She made her acting debut in the 2012 Tamil superhero film Mugamudiin which she plays the heroine Shakthi.
Made his Telugu debut and received widespread recognition Okarela Cossam (2014), and starred in several successful Telugu films, including Durvada Jagannadam (2017), Aravinda Samita Veera Raghava (2018), and Alawai Kuntapuramulu (2020). Hegde also made a foray into Bollywood with Full House 4 (2019) and Radhe Shyam (2022).
Her filmography continues to expand, with ongoing projects including Love of the People, Children and kids Children and peopleand circus. In 2021, Pooja was ranked as the 7th most influential star on Instagram in the South film industry by Forbes India.
Awards and nominations
- South Film Awards:
- Best Actress – Telugu Okarela Cossam (2014)
- Best Actress – Telugu Alawai Kuntapuramulu (2020)
- Best Actress – Telugu Aravinda Samita Veera Raghava (2018)
- SIIMA Awards:
- Best Actress – Telugu Alawai Kuntapuramulu (2020)
- Best Actress – Telugu Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
- Stardust Award:
- Best Actress in a New Star Mohenjodaro (2016)
- Screen Awards:
- Best New Actress Mugamudi (2012)
Social Media
- Instagram account: @hegdepooja
- Facebook account: Pooja Hegde
- Twitter account: @hegdepooja_fp
Personal life
Pooja Hegde is known for keeping her personal life private. She is rumoured to be in a relationship with late actor Vinod Mehra’s son Rohan Mehra and the two have been spotted together on several occasions. However, neither has confirmed or commented on the rumours. Pooja has always kept her personal life away from the public eye.
Filmography
Telugu movies
- Alawai Kuntapuramulu (2020)
- Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
- Durvada Jagannadam (2017)
- Mahasi (2019)
- Gadarakonda Ganesh (2019)
- Aravinda Samita Veera Raghava (2018)
- Okarela Cossam (2014)
- Mukunda (2014)
Indian Movies
- Full House 4 (2019)
- Mohenjodaro (2016)
- Game Three (2018)
- circus (2022)
- Children and kids Children and people (2023)
net worth
As of 2024, Pooja Hegde’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million (about INR 550 million). She is considered one of the highest-paid actresses in the South Indian film industry, earning from her acting roles and brand endorsements.
