Pooja Hegde made her acting debut in 2012 with the film Mugamoodi. However, not many know that she began her showbiz career as a model.

Reportedly in Republic world, it’s stated that the actor participated in Miss India 2009, however, got eliminated despite winning the Miss India talented 2009 honour.

However, that didn’t end her spirit, she made a come back again and participated in the I am she- Miss India Universe pageant the next year.