September 12, 2023 / 01:09 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

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