Poonam Kaur Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Politics, Health, Controversies

Poonam Kaur is a versatile Indian actress and model known for her work primarily in Telugu and Tamil films, with appearances in Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema.

Celebrated for her roles in films like Souryam and Unnaipol Oruvan, she has demonstrated remarkable talent across multiple regional industries.

Profile

• Full Name: Poonam Kaur Lal
• Stage Name: Poonam Kaur
• Born: October 21, 1986
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Politician
• Height: 5’6″ (1.68 m)
• Parents: Late Beep Singh, Bharain Kaur
• Siblings: Shyam Singh Lal
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $350,000 to $600,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Poonam Kaur, an acclaimed Indian actress and model, was born on October 21, 1986, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, into a Sikh family. Raised by her father, Beep Singh, a businessman who passed away, and her mother, Bharain Kaur, a homemaker, she grew up with her brother, Shyam Singh Lal.

She completed her schooling at Hyderabad Public School and later pursued a degree in fashion designing from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi, graduating in 2006. Her education in fashion complemented her creative pursuits, laying the foundation for her career in modeling and acting. Her ethnicity is Indian (Punjabi), and her religion is Sikhism.

Career

Poonam Kaur, a distinguished Indian actress, model, and politician, began her acting career in 2006 with the Telugu film Mayajalam, playing Swati Rajender, though the film was not commercially successful. That same year, she starred in Teja’s Oka V Chitram, which released after Mayajalam, marking her entry into Tollywood.

Her breakthrough came with Souryam (2008), where she played Divya alongside Gopichand and Anushka Shetty, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Filmfare Awards. She also appeared in Telugu films like Nikki and Neeraj (2007), Vinayakudu (2008), Ganesh Just Ganesh (2009), and Nagavalli (2010).

Poonam debuted in Tamil cinema with Nenjirukkum Varai (2007), directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, and played a supporting role in Kamal Haasan’s Unnaipol Oruvan (2009), a remake of A Wednesday!. Her Kannada debut was Bandhu Balaga (2008) with Shiva Rajkumar, and she entered Malayalam cinema with Bangles (2013). In 2016, she debuted in Bollywood with Junooniyat, starring alongside Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam.

On television, she appeared in Super 2 on ETV Telugu. Poonam has also modeled and won the Miss Andhra title in 2006. Her political career includes joining the Telugu Desam Party, serving as Andhra Pradesh’s handloom brand ambassador in 2018, and later participating in the Indian National Congress’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022, which sparked controversy over a viral photo with Rahul Gandhi.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @puunamkhaur
• Facebook Handle: iampoonamkaur
• Twitter Handle: @poonamkaurlal

Personal Life

Poonam Kaur, a celebrated Indian actress and politician, is 38 years old and resides in Hyderabad, Telangana. She is single and has not publicly disclosed any romantic relationships, focusing instead on her career and social causes.

In 2022, she revealed her battle with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing muscle pain and fatigue, sharing her journey on Instagram to raise awareness. A multilingual individual fluent in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and English, she enjoys traveling and dancing, often showcasing her adventures on social media. Poonam is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting education for underprivileged children.

Her outspoken nature led to controversy in 2023 when she made allegations against director Trivikram Srinivas regarding misconduct, highlighting issues within the Telugu film industry. Despite professional setbacks, she remains a vocal advocate for cultural and social initiatives.

Filmography

• Mayajalam (2006) – Swati Rajender (Telugu)
• Oka V Chitram (2006) – Supporting role (Telugu)
• Nikki and Neeraj (2007) – Nikki (Telugu)
• Nenjirukkum Varai (2007) – Supporting role (Tamil)
• Souryam (2008) – Divya (Telugu)
• Bandhu Balaga (2008) – Supporting role (Kannada)
• Vinayakudu (2008) – Supporting role (Telugu)
• Ganesh Just Ganesh (2009) – Supporting role (Telugu)
• Unnaipol Oruvan (2009) – Supporting role (Tamil)
• Nagavalli (2010) – Kamya (Telugu)
• Gaganam (2011) – Supporting role (Telugu)
• Brahmi Gadi Katha (2011) – Supporting role (Telugu)
• Vedi (2011) – Supporting role (Tamil)
• Bangles (2013) – Supporting role (Malayalam)
• Junooniyat (2016) – Lead role (Hindi)
• Attack (2016) – Supporting role (Telugu)
• Next Nuvve (2017) – Supporting role (Telugu)
• Nayagi (2018) – Lead role (Tamil)

Television:

• Super 2 (Unknown year) – Supporting role (ETV Telugu)

Net Worth

Poonam Kaur, an accomplished Indian actress, model, and politician, has an estimated net worth of $350,000–$600,000 USD. Her income is derived from acting in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films, as well as television appearances. She reportedly earns around 50 Lakh INR per film.