Pooja Hegde Salary

Pooja Hegde charges up to Rs 3.5 to 5 crore / $609438  per project or movie as one of the most popular actresses in South India. She accumulated a huge sum of money by working in blockbuster movies such as DJ, Ala Vaikuntapurramulo, Gaddalakonda Ganesh, and Aravinda Sametha.

Pooja Hegde Net Worth

By working in the entertainment industry for over a decade she holds over Rs 50 crore / $6094380 Net worth in 2024. Hegde has recently bought a luxurious apartment in Bandra, Mumbai from where people can see the panoramic view of the Mumbai skyline.

Hegde started her acting career in 2012 after she became second runner-up at the 2010 I Am She–Miss Universe India pageant. Pooja has received Zee Golden Awards for Entertainer of the Year (2017) and Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Favourite Actress (2020).

Early Life

Hegde is a model and actress from India. Pooja Hegde has mostly acted in Telugu and Hindi films. Similarly, she made her Bollywood debut alongside Hrithik Roshan in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Mohenjo Daro.

Pooja Hegde was born on October 13, 1990, and is now 33 years old. Her astrological sign is Libra. Similarly, she was born and raised in Mumbai, India. Her ancestors are from Mangalore, Karnataka. She speaks Kannada, English, Hindi, Tulu, and Tamil fluently.

Pooja’s religion is Hinduism, and she is an Indian national. She is the daughter of Manjunath Hegde and Latha Hegde, and she has two siblings. Similarly, Rishabh, her elder brother, is an orthopedic surgeon.

Pooja is also a graduate, which speaks volumes about her educational background. Similarly, she earned a Master of Commerce from M.M.K. College. She was a regular participant in dance and fashion shows during her college years.

Body Measurements

This stunning actress stands 5 feet 6 inches (66 inches) tall and weighs 53 kg (117 lbs). In terms of her other body measurements, her vital stats (chest-waist-hips) are 34-25-34, and she wears a shoe size 7. (UK). Pooja has lovely brown eyes and black hair, as evidenced by her physical appearance.

Professional Career

Pooja first started her career in the TV industry as a model. She competed in the Miss India 2009 pageant but was eliminated despite winning the Miss India Talented 2009 title.

She reapplied the following year and finished as the second runner-up in Miss Universe India 2010. Similarly, she was crowned Miss India South Glamorous Hair 2010 the same year.

Hegde made her acting debut as Shakthi in the Tamil superhero film Mugamoodi, alongside Jiiva and Narain. At the 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards, she was nominated for Best Tamil Female Debut Actress.

Similarly, her second film was a Telugu film called Oka Laila Kosam, in which she co-starred with Naga Chaitanya. She was nominated for Best Actress at the 62nd Filmfare Awards for this (South). She made an appearance in the Telugu film Mukunda in 2014.

In 2016, she made her Bollywood debut in the period action-adventure film Mohenjo Daro, co-starring with Hrithik Roshan. Similarly, in 2017, she co-starred with Allu Arjun in the Telugu film Duvada Jagannadham. In 2018, Hegde appeared in three Telugu films: Rangasthalam, Saakshyam, and Trivikram Srinivas. Similarly, she appeared in three films in 2019: Maharshi, Gaddalakonda Ganesh, and Housefull 4.

Later that year, she co-starred with Allu Arjun in the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, which became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films, grossing over INR 250 crore. In 2021, she appeared in the Telugu film Acharya, the Hindi film Cirkus, and as a leader in Beast. Hegde has several brand endorsements in addition to his acting career.

Social Media

Pooja maintains an active social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Her Instagram handle is @hegdepooja, and she has 14.3 million followers. Her Facebook page, Pooja Hegde, has 8.9 million followers. Similarly, her Twitter handle is @hegdepooja, and she has 3.3 million followers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does Pooja Hegde charge per movie?

Pooja Hegde charges up to Rs 3.5 to 5 crore per movie. Her source of income is her professional acting career, brand endorsements, advertisements, and social media sites.

Did Pooja Hegde get married?

No, Pooja is not married to anyone yet.

Is Pooja Hegde Miss India?

Pooja was crowned second runner-up for the Miss Universe India pageant in 2010. Similarly,  In 2009 she was given the title of Femina Miss Talented.

Who is Pooja Hegde Dating?

Pooja is not in a relationship with anyone at the moment.

What is Pooja Hegde’s Age?

Pooja is currently 33 years old in 2024 as of her birth date which is on October 13, 1990.

Pooja Hegde’s Net Worth

Indian actress Pooja holds around $1 Million net worth.