Pooja Hegde Biography, Height, Net Worth, Family & More

Pooja Hegde is a prominent Indian actress and model known for her work in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil cinema. Rising to fame with films like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) and Beast (2022), she has established herself as a leading actress across South Indian and Bollywood industries. A former beauty pageant contestant, Pooja’s charm, dance skills, and multilingual fluency have made her a household name.

Pooja Hegde Wiki/Bio

Full Name	Pooja Hegde
Date of Birth	October 13, 1990
Age	34 (as of July 16, 2025)
Profession	Actress, Model
Famous For	Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), Beast (2022), Mohenjo Daro (2016)
Hometown	Udupi, Karnataka, India
Current Residence	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Instagram ID	@hegdepooja

Physical Details

Attribute	Details
Height	5’9” (175 cm)
Weight	Approx. 55 kg (121 lbs)
Figure Measurements	Approx. 34-25-34
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Early Life

Born in Mangalore and raised in Udupi, Karnataka, Pooja Hegde hails from a Tulu-speaking family. Her parents, Manjunath and Lata Hegde, initially wanted to name her Lakshmi, as she was born on Lakshmi Pooja day, but later chose Pooja for a modern appeal. A trained Bharatnatyam dancer, she was always active in academics and extracurriculars. She later earned a Master of Commerce degree. Her path to stardom began through beauty pageants.

Pooja was the runner-up in Miss Universe India 2010 and Miss India South 2010. She was spotted by Sunita Gowariker in an ad shoot and cast in the Tamil film Mugamoodi (2012) opposite Jiiva, marking her acting debut.

Educational Qualification	Master of Commerce
Other Training	Bharatnatyam dance, acting via on-set experience

Family Details

Field	Details
Father	Manjunath Hegde
Mother	Lata Hegde
Sibling	Rishabh Hegde (doctor)
Marital Status	Unmarried
Rumored Boyfriend	Rohan Mehra (unconfirmed)

Career Highlights

Pooja made her debut in Tamil cinema with Mugamoodi (2012) and found success in Telugu films like Oka Laila Kosam (2014). Her Bollywood debut was with Mohenjo Daro (2016) opposite Hrithik Roshan. Her massive breakthrough came with Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), especially the viral hit song Butta Bomma.

She starred in hits like DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Aravinda Sametha (2018), Beast (2022) opposite Vijay, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023) with Salman Khan.

Career Milestones

Milestone	Details
Acting Debut	Mugamoodi (2012, Tamil)
Breakthrough	Oka Laila Kosam (2014), Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
Bollywood Debut	Mohenjo Daro (2016)
Notable Roles	Beast (2022), Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)

Net Worth and Income

Field	Details
Estimated Net Worth	₹50 crore (approx. $6M, as of 2023)
Income Sources	Acting, endorsements (L’Oreal, Hero Maestro), modeling

Controversies

Rumored Relationships: Linked with actor Rohan Mehra in 2023, which she dismissed publicly.
Mani Ratnam Project: Rejected a Tamil film by Mani Ratnam due to Mohenjo Daro scheduling conflicts.
Mistaken Identity: Shared light-hearted stories of being confused with Shraddha Kapoor or Sonam Kapoor.

Philosophy and Lifestyle

Spiritual Outlook: Describes herself as spiritual; invokes Kuldevta before projects.
Self-Improvement: Advocates therapy and on-set learning; embraces growth over perfection.
Fitness & Food: Loves biryani, pizza, and roadside food; a fitness enthusiast with a fun spirit.
Hobbies: Gaming (Zelda fan), dancing, traveling, singing, reading. Owns a dog named Pedro.

Pooja hegde with siddhant chaturvedi and ishaan khatter

Recent Updates (As of July 2025)

Thalapathy 69: Stars opposite Vijay in his final film, directed by H. Vinoth, releasing in October 2025. (Source)
SSMB29: Cast in S.S. Rajamouli’s pan-India action film with Mahesh Babu, in pre-production.
Endorsements: Featured in a L’Oreal campaign (June 2025).
Interview Buzz: Her appearance on The Bombay Journey (July 2025) went viral for gaming and candid stories.