Pooja Sharma is an Indian model and a TV actress who has gained recognition in the entertainment industry from her role in Mahabharata. She played the part of Draupadi. Pooja is mainly famous for her performance in the Hindu mythological TV shows. She always wanted to become an actress. Keep reading this article to learn more about her lifestyle, controversies, career, education, relationships, and other personal details.
Pooja Sharma Wiki/Biography
Born on 12th July 1989, Pooja’s age is 31 years as of 2020. She was born and brought up in Delhi, India. Pooja was born to a Hindu Brahmin family.
She completed her graduation from the University of Delhi. She holds a Bachelor’s of Commerce degree. Pooja loved to take part in dramas and debates during her college days. She was even chosen for Doordarshan India.
| Full Name | Pooja Sharma |
| Date of Birth | 12th July 1989 |
| Age | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | Delhi, India |
| Profession | Model and Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| College / University | University of Delhi |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
Pooja was fascinated by acting and modeling since childhood. She wanted to become an actress from a very young age. Her parents always supported her.
Family, Boyfriend & Relationships
There is no information available about Pooja’s family. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sharma in New Delhi.
Sharma moved to Mumbai when she was offered her first role as an anchor on Zoom Channel. Pooja has never shared her dating history. Though she was linked with Saheer Sheikh in the past, none of the actors confirmed the rumor. In fact, Saheer is happily engaged to Ruchika.
Physical Appearance
Pooja’s height is 170 cm and she weighs 55 kg. Her figure measurements are 33-28-33. She has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Career
Pooja started off her career as a model. She participated in Femina Miss India and became the 10th finalist. She got her breakthrough in the film industry from Doordarshan and Zoom, where she got the role of an anchor. She played the role of Siya Behl in Teri Meri Love Stories which was aired on Star Plus in 2012. Pooja got her biggest role in the Star Plus show “Mahabharata”, in which she played the part of Draupadi. It turned out to be a successful show. Her next project was Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai in 2014, which aired on Big Magic.
She got the role of Lakshmi. A year later, Pooja got a brief role in the Star Plus show “Dosti Yaariyan Manmarziyaan”. Sharma took a break from the industry for 2 years. She was featured in Mahakali, in which she played the part of Parvati. Though it wasn’t as famous as Mahabharata, Pooja’s performance was quite good. It aired on Colors TV in 2017. She has also done narration for two serials in 2018. They were released on Sony TV. She also did Voiceover for the show RadhaKrishn in 2018.
Facts and Information
Pooja’s hobbies are traveling, dancing, and yoga & meditation.
Pooja had to struggle a lot during her Mahabharata shooting days. She would take 2-3 hours to get ready because of the heavy jewelry and costumes. She had to wear the jewelry that weighed 25 kg.
Sharma and Aishwarya Sakhuja are close friends.
Pooja’s favorite film is Gandhi.
She loves to eat Chinese food.
Her favorite books are The Power and The Secret.
Pooja got into the limelight after she was selected for Doordarshan India. She received a call from the Zoom channel where she was offered the role of the host.
She loves reading.
Pooja mentioned in an interview that the role of Draupadi made her feel strong.
