Pooja Sawant
Pooja Sawant | |
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![]() Pooja Sawant at Mumbai premier of Daagdi Chaawl. | |
Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | 25 January 1990
Alma mater | South Indian's Welfare Society College |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
Years active | 2010 - present |
Spouse |
Siddhesh Chavan (m. 2024) |
Pooja Sawant (born 25 January 1990[2]) is an Indian dancer, performer, film actress.[3] She works in Marathi and Hindi movies. She is best known for her role in the 2015 blockbuster hit Dagadi Chawl.
personal life
[edit]The Pooja sawant ties knot with siddhesh chavan.[4]
Career
[edit]Before starting her career in films, Pooja won a beauty pageant "Maharashtra Times Sharavan Queen"[5] in 2008. She started her career in Marathi Industry with the multistarrer film Kshanbhar Vishranti, which acquired cult status among movie lovers. In 2011, she appeared in Zhakaas opposite Ankush Choudhary, the movie was a blockbuster. Pooja again appeared in another multistarrer movie, Satrangi Re.[6][7]
In 2014, she appeared in the satire blockbuster movie Poshter Boyz, opposite Aniket Vishwasrao.
As of March 2020, she is appearing in Bali, a horror film by Vishal Furia, director of her 2017 film Lapachhapi, which is slated to release on 16 April. She is set to appear in Daagdi Chawl 2, opposite Ankush Chaudhari, and Luv U Mitra, opposite Gashmeer Mahajani.[8]
Pooja Sawant played a significant role in the popular web series 1962: The War in the Hills.
Apart from films, Pooja has been a part of several Marathi reality shows, including Ek Peksha Ek Jodicha Mamala and Jallosh Suvarnayugacha.[9][10]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Kshanbhar Vishranti | Nishita | Marathi Debut |
2011 | Aata Ga Baya | Mani | |
2011 | Zhakaas | Anagha | |
2012 | Satrangi Re | Jenny | |
2013 | Navra Maza Bhavra | [citation needed] | |
2014 | Poshter Boyz | Kalpana AKA Kalpu | [11] |
2014 | Gondan | ||
2014 | Sanngto Aika | Kshiti | |
2015 | Sata Lota Pan Sagla Khota | Isha | |
2015 | Nilkanth Master | Indu | |
2015 | Dagadi Chawl | Sonal | |
2016 | Vrundavan | Pooja | [citation needed] |
2016 | Cheater | Mrudu | [citation needed] |
2016 | Love Express | [12] | |
2016 | Bhetli Tu Punha | Ashwini Sarang | |
2017 | Lapachhapi | Neha | |
2017 | Bus Stop | Anushka | |
2019 | Junglee | Shankara | Hindi film[13] |
2020 | Vijeta | Nalini Jagtap | [14] |
2020 | Bonus | Minal Bhoir | [15] |
2021 | Bali | Dr. Radhika Shenoy | [16] |
2022 | Daagadi Chawl 2 | Sonal | |
2024 | Musafiraa | Megha | |
2024 | Crakk | Herself | Hindi film; cameo appearance in the song "Rom Rom" |
TBA | Congratulations | TBA | Filming[17] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref. |
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2008 | Boogie Woogie | Contestant | Sony TV | |
2011 | Eka Peksha Ek Jodicha Mamla | Contestant | Zee Marathi | |
2012 | Jallosh Suvarnayugacha | Contestant | Colors Marathi | [18] |
2013 | Wajale Ki Bara | Anchor | Zee Talkies | |
2020 | India's Best Dancer | Guest in Finale | Sony Entertainment Television | [19] |
2020-2021 | Maharashtra's Best Dancer | Judge | Sony Marathi | [20] |
2021 | Super Dancer | Guest | Sony Entertainment Television | |
Bigg Boss Marathi 3 | Colors Marathi | |||
2021 | 1962: The War in the Hills | Padma | Disney+Hotstar | |
2022 | Bus Bai Bas Ladies Special | Guest | Zee Marathi |
References
[edit]- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (28 February 2024). "पूजा सावंत सिद्धेश चव्हाणसोबत अडकली लग्नबंधनात; पहिला फोटो समोर". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Pooja Sawant presents her poster from Bonus on her birthday". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "Pooja Sawant: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (28 February 2024). "पूजा सावंत सिद्धेश चव्हाणसोबत अडकली लग्नबंधनात; पहिला फोटो समोर". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Maharashtra Times Sharavan Queen". mtshravanqueen.in. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Star kids on the block". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Bhushan Pradhan And Pooja Sawant Take The BFF Quiz; Fans Catch A Sizzling Chemistry Between The Duo". Spotboy. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Bhanage, Mihir (11 March 2021). "Exclusive: Pooja Sawant to play a doctor in Bali". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Pooja Sawant's love advice". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Vaibbhav shoots for a dance number despite high fever". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Poshter Boyz (Marathi) / Comedy central". The Indian Express. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "वैभव पूजाची 'love एक्सप्रेस'". 6 May 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive! Pooja Sawant speaks about her Bollywood debut, working with Vidyut Jammwal and her 'Junglee' experience - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "'Vijeta': Pooja Sawant shares a behind the scene click with director Amol Shetge - Upcoming Marathi movies to look forward to". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Pooja Sawant presents her poster from Bonus on her birthday". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "'Bali' motion poster: Swwapnil Joshi gives sneak peek into his upcoming horror film". The Times of India. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Siddharth Chandekar And Pooja Sawant Reunite For Marathi Film Congratulations". News18. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "...आणि जल्लोष सुवर्णयुगाची आजची सुपरस्टार ठरली पूजा सावंत". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 4 March 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "India's Best Dancer finale". DNA India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Marathi actress Pooja Sawant to be a part of Maharashtra's Best Dancer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
External links
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- Pooja Sawant at IMDb