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.
| 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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