Pooja Chopra Biography: Age, Movies, Miss India, Net Worth, Height, Mother, Career, Instagram

Pooja Chopra is an Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder, best known for winning the Femina Miss India World 2009 title and representing India at Miss World 2009, where she became the first Indian to win the “Beauty with a Purpose” title.

She gained recognition in Bollywood with her debut lead role in Commando: A One Man Army (2013).

Profile

• Full Name: Pooja Chopra
• Stage Name: Pooja Chopra
• Born: May 3, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Social Activist
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
• Parents: Neera Chopra
• Siblings: Shubhra Chopra
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Pooja Chopra was born on May 3, 1986, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, to Neera Chopra, a hotelier now based in Pune, Maharashtra.

Her father abandoned the family at her birth for wanting a son, forcing Neera to leave her marital home to avoid placing Pooja in an orphanage.

Neera raised Pooja and her elder sister, Shubhra Chopra, as a single mother in Mumbai with support from her grandmother.

Pooja completed her schooling at Mount Carmel Convent High School in Pune and graduated from Ness Wadia College of Commerce and Economics in Pune.

She was a brilliant student and a national-level basketball player during her school years, showcasing her athletic prowess before entering the world of modeling and acting.

Career

Pooja Chopra rose to fame after winning the Femina Miss India East title on February 17, 2009, in Kolkata, followed by the Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2009 title on April 5, 2009.

She also won sub-titles like Miss Perfect 10, Miss Catwalk, Miss Beautiful Smile, Talwarkars Best Body, and Nakshatra Miss Sparkling Beauty, securing her spot among the top 10 finalists at Miss World 2009.

Despite spraining her ankle a week before the Miss World final on December 12, 2009, in Johannesburg, South Africa, she competed with a knee-length cast and won the “Beauty with a Purpose” title for her work with the Nanhi Kali project, aiding underprivileged girls.

She reached the top 16 finalists and earned $10,000 for her charity.

Her acting career began with a cameo as herself in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion (2008), followed by a special appearance as Shaheen in Heroine (2012).

She debuted in Tamil cinema with Ponnar Shankar (2011), playing Princess Muthaayi opposite Prashanth Thiagarajan.

Her Bollywood breakthrough came with Vipul Shah’s action thriller Commando: A One Man Army (2013), where she starred as Simrit Kaur alongside Vidyut Jammwal, earning praise for her confident debut.

Meena Iyer of Times of India called her a “welcome addition to Bollywood’s heroines.”

She appeared in Neeraj Pandey’s Aiyaary (2018) as Captain Maya Semwal and starred in the short film Ouch (2016), a dramatic love story.

Pooja featured in the web series Poison 2 (2020) as Isha and was part of the Kingfisher Calendar 2020.

Her films Jahaan Chaar Yaar and Jeevan Beema Yojna were released in 2022.

She has endorsed brands like Tata Docomo, Bajaj Allianz, Richfeel, Body and Soul, Roots Comb, Evolve Med Spa, and Juvederm Voluma.

Awards and Nominations

• 2009: Femina Miss India East – Winner
• 2009: Pantaloons Femina Miss India World – Winner
• 2009: Miss World – Beauty with a Purpose – Winner (first Indian to win)
• 2009: Miss Perfect 10, Miss Catwalk, Miss Beautiful Smile, Talwarkars Best Body, Nakshatra Miss Sparkling Beauty – Winner
• 2017: Times Most Powerful Woman Award for contribution to acting – Winner

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @poojachopraofficial

Personal Life

Pooja Chopra, a 39-year-old actress and model, is single and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships.

A Hindu by religion, she is deeply inspired by her mother, Neera Chopra, whom she considers her role model for raising her and her sister against societal odds.

Pooja is a fitness enthusiast, having launched the “Happy Heart India” campaign with Akshay Kumar in 2018 for underprivileged children’s heart health and led the BMC’s #EkChammachKam campaign with Farhan Akhtar to raise awareness about non-communicable diseases.

She donated part of her Aiyaary earnings to families of martyred soldiers post the 2019 Pulwama attack.

Discography:

None

Filmography:

• Fashion (2008) – Herself (Cameo, Hindi Film)
• Ponnar Shankar (2011) – Princess Muthaayi (Tamil Film)
• Heroine (2012) – Shaheen (Special Appearance, Hindi Film)
• Commando: A One Man Army (2013) – Simrit Kaur (Hindi Film)
• Ouch (2016) – Lead Role (Short Film, Hindi)
• Aiyaary (2018) – Captain Maya Semwal (Hindi Film)
• Poison 2 (2020) – Isha (Web Series, Hindi)
• Jahaan Chaar Yaar (2022) – Lead Role (Hindi Film)
• Jeevan Beema Yojna (2022) – Lead Role (Hindi Film)

Net Worth

Pooja Chopra’s estimated net worth is $1–$3 million USD.

Her income is derived from her acting roles in films (Commando, Aiyaary), web series (Poison 2), and modeling, including her Kingfisher Calendar 2020 feature.

She earns significantly through brand endorsements for Tata Docomo, Bajaj Allianz, and others, and her social media presence with over 1.3 million Instagram followers generates revenue via sponsored posts.