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Pooja Hegde
Active Tamil Film Industry
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, India.
- Age36–45
- Active2012 – present
- Updated
Pooja Hegde Biography
Pooja Hegde Full Information
- Full Name: Pooja Hegde
- Date of Birth: 13 October 1990
- Age: 35 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actress, Model
- Industry: Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood), Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood), Tamil Film Industry (Kollywood)
- Active Years: 2012–present
- Languages Known: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada
Family Background
- Father: Hegde (businessman)
- Mother: Maggie Hegde
- Siblings: None publicly known
- Family Origin: Tulu-speaking Bunt family from Karnataka
- Upbringing: Born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in a supportive family environment
Education
- Schooling: St. Anthony’s Girls’ High School, Mumbai
- College: M. M. K. College, Mumbai
- Degree: Bachelor’s in Commerce
- Additional Training: Modeling and acting workshops before entering the film industry
Career highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Highlight / Notable Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mugamoodi | Tamil film debut; played the female lead opposite Jiiva |
| 2015 | Oka Laila Kosam | Telugu debut; gained recognition in Tollywood |
| 2016 | Duvvada Jagannadham | First major commercial success in Telugu cinema |
| 2018 | Maharshi | Played a prominent role; film was a box office hit |
| 2019 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Massive commercial success; critically acclaimed performance |
| 2021 | Radhe Shyam | Bollywood lead role opposite Prabhas; high-profile release |
| 2022 | Beast | Tamil commercial film; acted opposite Vijay; widely popular |
| 2022 | Acharya | Telugu film with Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan; notable ensemble cast |
| 2023 | Seetimaarr | Telugu action sports film; praised for performance |
| 2023 | Hacked | Lead role in thriller; marked diverse role choice |
Recent Activity
- Starring in the upcoming Telugu-Tamil romance Retro alongside Suriya
- Filming behind-the-scenes (BTS) for a romantic song in Bollywood
- Vacationing in Seychelles
- Attending events like the Jana Nayagan audio launch
- Her team debunked cosmetic surgery rumors after her vacation
- Balancing work between Bollywood and Kollywood
- Planning a confirmed return to Telugu cinema, searching for the right script after a brief hiatus
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Newcomer Actress | Mugamoodi | Won |
| 2013 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Debut Actress | Mugamoodi | Nominated |
| 2013 | 60th Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut | Mugamoodi | Nominated |
| 2013 | 7th Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress | Mugamoodi | Nominated |
| 2013 | 7th Vijay Awards | Favourite Heroine | Mugamoodi | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Tamil | Mugamoodi | Nominated |
| 2015 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Debut Heroine | Oka Laila Kosam | Won |
| 2015 | CineMAA Awards | Best Female Debut | Oka Laila Kosam | Nominated |
| 2015 | 4th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu | Oka Laila Kosam | Nominated |
| 2015 | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Oka Laila Kosam | Nominated |
| 2016 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Mohenjo Daro | Nominated |
| 2017 | Zee Telugu Golden Awards | Entertainer Of The Year (Female) | DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham | Won |
| 2017 | Zee Telugu Golden Awards | Favourite Heroine of the Year | DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham | Won |
| 2019 | 66th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sakshi Excellence Awards | Most Popular Actress of the Year | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Won |
| 2020 | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | Maharshi | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Favourite Actress | Maharshi | Won |
| 2021 | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Won |
| 2021 | 20th Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Won |
| 2021 | 7th Sakshi Excellence Awards | Most Popular Actress of the Year | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Won |
| 2022 | 67th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Most Eligible Bachelor | Nominated |
| 2022 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | Most Eligible Bachelor | Won |
| 2022 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress Critics – Telugu | Most Eligible Bachelor | Won |
| 2022 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Youth Icon (Female) | — | Won |
| 2022 | 21st Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress Award | Most Eligible Bachelor, Radhe Shyam | Won |
| 2023 | Edison Awards | Favourite Actress | Beast | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Mould Breaking Star (Female) | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Trend Setter (Female) | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Haute Stepper | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Glam Star | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Stylish Game Changer – Female | — | Won |
| 2023 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Youth Icon (Female) | — | Won |
| 2024 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Versatile Talent of the Year | — | Won |
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About Pooja Hegde
Who is Pooja Hegde?
Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress and model who works primarily in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films, known for her glamorous presence and hit performances.
When did Pooja Hegde start her acting career?
She made her film debut in 2012 with the Tamil movie Mugamoodi and gained recognition in Telugu cinema with Oka Laila Kosam (2015).
What are Pooja Hegde’s most popular films?
Popular films include Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Maharshi, Radhe Shyam, Beast, Most Eligible Bachelor, and DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham.
Which awards has Pooja Hegde won?
She has won multiple awards including Norway Tamil Film Festival Award, Santosham Film Award, Zee Cine Awards Telugu, SIIMA Awards, and Pinkvilla Style Icon Award.
What are Pooja Hegde’s recent projects?
She is starring in the upcoming Telugu-Tamil romance Retro with Suriya, balancing Bollywood and Kollywood projects, and is seeking the right script for her return to Telugu cinema after a brief hiatus.
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