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Biography
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Winning the title of Miss India USA was the start to a global acting career for American actress Pooja Kumar. Today Pooja has acted in major Hollywood films, including Man on a Ledge, and the IFC film, Bollywood Hero where she starred opposite SNL star, Chris Kattan. She had in a starring role in iconic Indian actor and filmmaker Kamal Hassan's blockbuster film Viswaroopam. The most famous actor in India, Amitabh Bachchan selected Pooja as the most budding new star in a contest where he looked at over 60,000 contestants who were fighting for that recognition. Read more... eventually get the major Bollywood role that she has now received in Kamal Hassan's film. Pooja's popularity has grown over time. She has been invited to hundreds of highly prominent events as a celebrity guest, and was featured on many magazine covers. She served as a host for India's famous music channel, Channel V, but decided to leave to continue honing her acting skills.
As a student of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Pooja learned to be a highly profound actress who has received appreciation for her diverse talents and love for acting. For her role in the indie film, Flavors, Pooja received the Screen Actor Guild Award for Best Emerging Artist. Kumar has been in several American films and has also worked in Bollywood giving her insight and expertise on the different film industries. Her repertoire of work whether it be theater, film or ad campaigns all continue to grow.
As a student of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Pooja learned to be a highly profound actress who has received appreciation for her diverse talents and love for acting. For her role in the indie film, Flavors, Pooja received the Screen Actor Guild Award for Best Emerging Artist. Kumar has been in several American films and has also worked in Bollywood giving her insight and expertise on the different film industries. Her repertoire of work whether it be theater, film or ad campaigns all continue to grow.
Actor
Character:
Karpagavalli
Uttama Villain 2015
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Character:
Dr. Nirupama
Vishwaroopam 2013
8
Character:
Nalini
The Ordained 2013
0
Character:
Englander's Assistant
Man on a Ledge 2012
17
Character:
Laxmi
Bollywood Beats 2009
0
Character:
Pri
Park Sharks 2009
0
Character:
Jasmin
Drawing with Chalk 2009
14
Character:
Surphanaka
Sita Sings the Blues 2008
22
Character:
Palini Shah
Hiding Divya 2006
0
Character:
Hava
Night of Henna 2005
0
0
Character:
Rachna
Flavors 2003
0
Character:
Dipti - Krishna's Wife
Chota Jadugar 2003
0
Character:
Peshto
Anjaana Anjaani 2010
9
Character:
Uma Krishnan
Anything for You 2010
0
Character:
Dr. Nirupama
Vishwaroopam 2 2015
0
Character:
Debi Chanoor
Outsider 2007
0
Character:
Jinsana
Chuck Versus the Balcony 2011
4
Character:
Amira
Moving On 2014
0
0
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Priya Kapoor
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5
Character:
Priya Kapoor
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4
Character:
Priya Kapoor
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3
Character:
IVF Doctor
Staying Awake 0
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