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Pooja Hegde Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth13 October 1990

Age34 Years

BirthplaceMangalore, Karnataka, India

ProfessionActress, Model

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Manjunath Hegde; Mother - Lata Hegde; Brother - Rishabh Hegde (Doctor)

Net worthRs 50 crore (as of 2023)

Pooja Hegde Biography

Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress and model from Mangalore who rose to prominence after beginning her film career in 2012. A former beauty pageant runner-up

Early life and background

Pooja Hegde was born on 13 October 1990 in Mangalore, Karnataka, and grew up in Udupi. She holds Indian nationality and follows Hinduism. Pooja completed a Master of Commerce degree. She is trained in Bharatnatyam and speaks several languages fluently, including Tulu, English, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi.

Her family includes her father Manjunath Hegde, mother Lata Hegde and a brother, Rishabh Hegde, who is a doctor. She was reportedly to be named Lakshmi at birth because she was born on the day of the Lakshmi pooja, but her given name became Pooja. She has a pet dog named Pedro.

Career

Pooja Hegde began her film career with the 2012 Tamil film Mugamoodi. Prior to acting she competed in beauty pageants and was the runner-up in both Miss India South 2010 and Miss Universe India 2010. Her early public exposure included appearances in advertisements; one notable commercial paired her with Ranbir Kapoor for the Hero Maestro campaign.

Her film opportunities expanded after she came to the attention of filmmakers; one instance noted involves director Ashutosh Gowariker’s wife recommending her for a role in Mohenjo Daro after seeing her in an advertisement. Committing to Mohenjo Daro reportedly influenced other scheduling decisions in her career.

Outside of film work she has maintained a profile as a model and public figure. Her interests include dancing, travelling, singing and reading, and she has named several entertainers she admires across acting and music.

Public profile

Pooja Hegde stands about 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and is listed with brown eyes and black hair. Her listed measurements and weight are included in public profiles, and she is noted for her fitness and dance background.

She has shared preferences for food such as biryani and pizza, and has cited actors and musicians she enjoys. Public information lists her as unmarried. There have been media mentions of a rumored relationship with actor Rohan Mehra, but that is presented as rumor in available summaries.

Pooja also has a taste for luxury cars; publicly reported vehicles associated with her include an Audi Q7, a Jaguar sedan, a Porsche Cayenne, a BMW 5 Series and a Land Rover Range Rover luxury SUV bought in October 2023.

Latest updates

Profiles compiled in 2023 and 2024 list Pooja Hegde’s age as 34 years (as of 2024) and include a reported net worth estimate for 2023. She continues to be active in film and modeling projects and remains a recognized name in Indian cinema and advertising.

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Recent Work

Mugamoodi

Debut film (Tamil) in 2012

2012
Mohenjo Daro (recommendation and commitment)

Was recommended for the film after appearing in an advertisement; commitment to the project affected other offers

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Career Highlights

  1. Runner-up, Miss India South 2010
  2. Runner-up, Miss Universe India 2010
  3. Film debut in Mugamoodi (2012)
  4. Trained Bharatnatyam dancer
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Net Worth

Rs 50 crore (as of 2023)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pooja Hegde born?

Pooja Hegde was born on 13 October 1990.

What is Pooja Hegde known for?

Pooja Hegde is known for actress, Model.

What is Pooja Hegde’s marital status?

Pooja Hegde's marital status is listed as Unmarried.

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Pooja Hegde's net worth is commonly listed as Rs 50 crore (as of 2023), based on available public profile information.