Pooja Hegde speaks up on success, setbacks and staying humble
Pooja Hegde speaks up on success, setbacks and staying humble
Pooja Hegde has been wedded to the entertainment industry for the last 11 years and has learnt a lot.
She shares these learnings along with her plans for the future and what makes her tick.
Pooja is like the rays of sunshine amid shoots.
It’s been more than a decade since she made her debut in the film industry and this notorious competitive and remorseless
industry hasn’t muted her shine. A very prominent actress down South and Telugu Film Industry she’s also worked in four Hindi films.
Four years following her debut, in 2019, Pooja took her first step into Bollywood with the much-awaited and period action drama, Mohenjo Daro, helmed by Ashutosh Gowariker and also featuring Hrithik Roshan in the lead role alongside Hegde, the film had it all.
Music Wizard A.R.Rahman had composed the songs and lyrics were penned by Javed Akhtar.
Notwithstanding such anticipation, the film didn’t perform well at the Box Office. She followed it up with the blockbuster hit DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham. She was paired opposite Allu Arjun and grossed over Rs 150 crores.
Other successful films were Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, Maharshi Gaddalakonda Ganesh and Housefull 4 were huge box-office successes.
Later it was Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo arguably one of Hegde and Allu Arjun’s pivotal films that shot through the roof, earning massive critical acclaim and grossing ₹262–280 crore worldwide. ‘Butta Bomma’ was a rage with everyone from Shilpa Shetty to Australian cricketer David Warner performing the song’s hook step.
Further accolades came with Most Eligible Bachelor and Radhe Shyam, cementing Pooja Hegde’s reputation as a critique’s favourite.
Throughout her 11-year journey in the industry, she has consistently delivered a string of blockbusters. With an Instagram following exceeding 24 million, she commands a substantial and devoted fan
Pooja is hard-working, has a voice of her own and has something to say. You will eventually find your own space. That’s what she has learned.
News Edit K.V.Raman
