I come from a middle-class South Indian family, and we speak Tulu at home. I never led a lavish life, and I have my feet on the ground. — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
The fact that I have done films down South didn't boost or hamper my chances here. In fact, I was still shooting for both… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
Bengaluru is home for me. Being from Udupi, Karnataka, I have many relatives in Bengaluru. I used to come down for Bangalore Fashion Week.… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
When I was young, for some reason, I thought a postman's job was quite cool, and once, I even contemplated becoming a lawyer. Finally,… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
I am born and brought up in Mumbai. I have grown up watching Hindi films. So I belong here, I feel. — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
I want to explore a new place each year, and it can be within India. When I was shooting for 'Mohenjo Daro', I couldn't… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
If my mom came to the sets, we would speak to her in Tulu, and no one would understand. That's an advantage when you… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
I feel I am blessed. So many actresses went without doing a period film in their career, and I got a chance to do… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
I love Madhuri Dixit, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo Di Caprio, and Sandra Bullock. — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
I got into the industry after Miss India, but I actively started modeling in 2010. I never even dreamed that a simple girl like… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
As far as the type of movies I am offered is concerned, it's a mix. I have been offered both period films and the… — Pooja Hegde Copy Share Image
