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Pooja Chopra

Born
May 13, 1986age 40
height
5'8" (or 173 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
Indian

Career

Active 2008 – present

Biography

About Pooja Chopra

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Pooja Chopra is an Indian actress and former beauty pageant contestant, born on Tuesday, 13th of May 1986, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She is a 5'8" tall, slim woman with black hair and brown eyes, with natural measurements of 34-25-34. Pooja has been active in her careers since 2008, starting around age 22, and has since built a significant presence, amassing 1.3 million followers on Instagram.

Pooja's most defining achievement came early in her career. In 2009, she won the Femina Miss India World title, and went on to represent India at the Miss World 2009 pageant, where she became the first Indian to win the "Beauty with a Purpose" title. That same year, on 17 February 2009, she was crowned Femina Miss India East in her hometown of Kolkata, also picking up sub-titles like Miss Catwalk, Miss Beautiful Smile, Talwarkars Best Body, and Nakshatra Miss Sparkling Beauty, which earned her direct entry into the top ten finalists.

As an actress, Pooja gained recognition with her breakthrough in the film "Commando: A One Man Army," and has since appeared in many other films. Her acting contributions earned her the Times Most Powerful Woman Award. She has also been featured in the Times list of the 50 most beautiful faces of India. At 40 years old, she remains a notable figure in Indian entertainment, with a career that spans both the pageant stage and the silver screen.

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Years Active
2008-present (started around 22 years old; 18 years active)
Birthplace
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Ethnicity
Asian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
121 lbs (or 55 kg)
Measurements
34–25–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74

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Instagram Followers
1.3m (as of April 2026)

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What made Pooja Chopra's Miss World 2009 participation historic?

She was the first Indian to win the 'Beauty with a Purpose' title at the Miss World competition.

What were her major wins at the Femina Miss India 2009 pageant?

She won Femina Miss India East, plus sub-titles Miss Catwalk, Miss Beautiful Smile, Talwarkars Best Body, and Nakshatra Miss Sparkling Beauty, leading to her crowning as Femina Miss India World.

How did she transition from pageantry to acting?

She started her acting career in 2008, but her breakthrough came with the film 'Commando: A One Man Army', after which she appeared in many films.

What recognition has she received for her acting?

She was awarded the Times Most Powerful Woman Award for her contribution to the field of acting.

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