Pooja Chopra
Career
Active 2008 – present
Biography
About Pooja Chopra
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.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- 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
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.3m (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
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.
Did you know
- Pooja Chopra was born on Tuesday, 13th of May 1986, in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- She has been active in her professions since 2008, making her career span over 18 years.
- At 5'8" tall, she has a body type classified as slim, with natural measurements of 34-25-34.
- She is included in the Times list of 50 most beautiful faces of India.
- Her Instagram following has reached 1.3 million.
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