Pooja Hegde: Her lifestyle, childhood, Miss Universe India pageant 2010, career and achievement more.

What is her profession and why she choose it?

She made her acting debut in 2012 with the Tamil superhero film “Mugamoodi”. Although the film didn’t do well commercially, it gave her a foothold in the South Indian film industry. She then shifted focus to Telugu cinema, where she found early recognition with films like “Oka Laila Kosam” (2014) opposite Naga Chaitanya and “Mukunda” (2014) with Varun Tej. Her charming screen presence and expressive acting quickly earned her popularity. Whereas, her big break in Bollywood came in 2016 with “Mohenjo Daro”, where she starred opposite Hrithik Roshan in a historical epic. While the film received mixed reviews, Her Bollywood debut gave her nationwide visibility.

Then she returned to Telugu cinema stronger than ever with back-to-back hits like “DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham” (2017), “Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava” (2018), and the blockbuster “Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo” (2020) opposite Allu Arjun, which became one of the biggest hits in Telugu cinema. She also continued to take on big-banner projects like “Housefull 4”, “Radhe Shyam”, “Cirkus”, and “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”. Though her Hindi films had mixed success, she remained a sought-after actress due to her versatility, glamor, and growing fan base. Pooja has carved a unique space for herself as a pan-India actress, known for balancing roles in both mass entertainers and romantic dramas across different languages.

Details about her achievement, awards and records.

Some of her achievement, awards and records are as following:

• She got Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Favorite Heroine for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020).
• She received Sakalakalaa Vallavan Award at the Sakshi Excellence Awards for her versatility and growing stardom in Tollywood.
• She was honored at the SIIMA Awards (South Indian International Movie Awards) with nominations for Best Actress and other categories for performances in films like DJ and Aravinda Sametha.
• She was ET Panache’s Most Desirable Woman list regular and featured in Fermina’s Most Powerful Women list for her influence in fashion and entertainment.

  

• She recognized as a Style Icon and brand ambassador for multiple top-tier brands like Citra, L’Oréal, and Myntra.
• Her film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time and boosted her status as a leading lady.
• She is one of the few actresses to achieve popularity in both Bollywood and South Indian cinema, earning her the tag of a pan-India star.
• She was frequently ranked among the most searched and talked-about Indian celebrities in fashion, film, and entertainment portals.

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