Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/01/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Pooja Dadwal is an Indian actress known for her role in the 1995 Bollywood film 'Veergati', where she worked alongside Salman Khan and Atul Agnihotri[1][2]. | |
| She gained significant public attention years later when news surfaced that Salman Khan's charity, 'Being Human', provided her with financial and healthcare support during her battle with tuberculosis[5]. | |
| After leaving the acting industry, she moved to the US, returned to India to work in a casino in Goa, and later turned to tutoring before starting a tiffin service to support herself[7]. | |
| She currently resides in a modest flat (chawl) in Mumbai[5][7]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Bachelor Of Arts |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing & Watching Movies |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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Family
| Father | Romesh Dadwal |
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| Mother | Neerja Dadwal |
| Siblings | Drishti Dadwal, Antra Dadwal |
| Spouse | Name |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable TV Shows | Gharana (2001) | ||||
| Notable Films | Inteqam (2001), Dabdaba (2002), Jeene Nahin Doongi (2002), Sindoor Ki Saugandh (2002), Hindustan (2004), Shukarana: Guru Nanak Dev Ji Ka (2020), Mrityu: The Truth (2000) |
Favourites
| Actor | Salman Khan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pooja's acting career began with the film "Veergati" in 1995 alongside Salman Khan and Atul Agnihotri. | |
| 2. She later left acting, moved to the US, and then worked in a casino in Goa upon returning to India. | |
| 3. Her battle with tuberculosis led to abandonment by her husband and in-laws, but support from Salman Khan and others saved her. | |
| 4. Pooja turned to tutoring before eventually deciding to make a comeback in acting. | |
| 5. She remains grateful to Salman Khan for his help during her health struggles. | |
| 6. Pooja turned to tutoring in Goa before eventually deciding to make a comeback in acting. | |
| 7. She currently runs a tiffin service to support herself and cover monthly expenses. |