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  • September 12, 2023 / 01:09 PM ISTByFilmy Focus
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Pooja Umashankar

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Born : 25/06/1981
Birth Place : Colombo, Sri Lanka
Father : H. R. Umashankar
Mother : Sandhya
Spouse : Prashan David Vethakan

Biography:

Pooja Umashankar is an Indian-Sri Lankan actress who has worked primarily in the Tamil and Sinhala film industries. She was born on June 25, 1981, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pooja gained fame for her acting talent and beauty in the early 2000s and has since established herself as a prominent actress in the South Indian film industry.

She made her acting debut in the Tamil film “Ullam Ketkumae” in 2005, which earned her recognition and paved the way for her career. Pooja has appeared in numerous Tamil films, and some of her notable works include “Naan Kadavul,” “Vidiyum Munn,” and “Veeram.”

Apart from her Tamil film career, Pooja Umashankar has also acted in Sinhala-language films in Sri Lanka. Her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters have earned her a dedicated fan following.

Pooja Umashankar’s career continues to evolve, and she remains a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

More Details

Name Pooja Umashankar
Also Known as Pooja Umashankar
Date of Birth 25/06/1981
Current Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Religion Kannadiga Brahmin
Nationality Indian
Height 160 CM
Hobbies Dancing, Travelling, Photography
Father H. R. Umashankar
Mother Sandhya
Spouse Prashan David Vethakan
Marriage Date 11/09/2016
Educational Qualification Post -Graduate
College (s) Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
School (s) Baldwin's Girls High School (Bangalore)
Debut Movies
Language Movie Name
Tamil Jay Jay
Sinhala Anjalika
Malayalam Panthaya Kozhi
Telugu Orange
English Smoking Kills
Awards List
Year Award Category Movie Name
2009 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Naan Kadavul
2010 Filmfare Awards Best Actress Naan Kadavul
2010 Vijay Awards Best Actress Naan Kadavul
2013 Derana Film Awards Most Popular Actress Kusa Paba
2013 Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards Best Actress Vidiyum Munn
2013 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Actress Vidiyum Munn
2013 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Actress Vidiyum Munn
2016 SLIM-Kantar Peoples Awards Most Popular Actress
2016 Sarasaviya Awards Best Actress Sarigama
2017 Derana Film Awards Most Popular Actress Paththini
2017 Janabhimani Honorary Award
2018 Hiru Golden Film Awards Most Popular Actress
2019 SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards Most Popular Actress
2020 SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards Most Popular Actress
2021 SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards Most Popular Actress

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