Gurinder Kaur Kainth, famously known as Miss Pooja, is a prominent Punjabi singer, actress, and model. Her immense popularity spans both India and internationally, making her one of the top-selling female Bhangra artists.
Wiki/Biography
Born on December 4, 1980, in Rajpura, Punjab, Miss Pooja’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She completed her schooling in Rajpura before attending Punjabi University, Patiala, where she earned a B.A. in Vocal & Instrumental skills. Her passion for music was evident from a young age, starting lessons at just 5 years old. She furthered her education with an M.A. in Music and a B.Ed in Music. Beyond music, she excelled in acting, frequently participating in school plays and competitions. Her father played a crucial role in encouraging her musical pursuits. Before entering the Punjabi music industry, she worked as a music teacher at Patel Public School Rajpura for two years.
Physical Appearance
Here’s a summary of Miss Pooja’s physical attributes:
- Height: 5′ 1″
- Weight: 50 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Figure Measurements: 34-26-34
Family, Caste & Husband
Miss Pooja hails from a Sikh family. Her parents are Inderpal Kainth (father) and Saroj Devi (mother). Interestingly, her father is Sikh and her mother is Hindu. She has a brother, Manpreet Kainth, and a sister, Mandeep Kaur Kainth.
She was previously in a relationship with Gurpreet Singh, but they separated due to conflicting career paths – Pooja’s desire to focus on her music career in India and Gurpreet’s business commitments in Canada. She is currently married to music producer Romi Tahli.
Career
Miss Pooja’s musical journey began in 2006 with the song “Jaan Ton Piyari.” Her subsequent hit, “Pani Hoge Dhunge Johna Launa Chad Dehna,” from the album ‘Pind Da Shingar,’ further solidified her presence in the industry. The song “Ik Tere Karke,” a duet with Preet Brar, propelled her to widespread recognition. She followed this success with popular Bhangra duets like ‘Seeti Marke’ (with Geeta Zaildar) and ‘Petrol’ (with Preet Brar).
In 2009, her debut solo album, “Romantic Jatt,” featuring the hit song “Do Nain,” achieved international acclaim, leading to tours across the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, and other countries. Her achievements include winning the Best International Act award at the UK Asian Music Awards and the Best International Album award for “Romantic Jatt.”
Her Bollywood singing debut came in 2012 with the song “Second Hand Jawani” from the film ‘Cocktail.’ She also ventured into acting, starring in films such as “Panjaban,” “Channa Sachi Muchi,” “Pooja Kiven Aa,” and “Ishq Garaari.” Some of her most popular songs include “Wrong Number,” “Prince N Pooja,” “Sohnea,” “Baari Baari Barsi,” “Jeeju,” “Dimaag Khraab,” and “Pasand.”
Controversy
Miss Pooja faced a minor controversy when she abruptly ended an interview after being questioned about the perceived underperformance of her films like ‘Panjaban’ and ‘Channa Sachi Muchi’.
Favourite Things
Here are some of Miss Pooja’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Golgappey, Kadi-Chawal, Puri Chole, Biryani, Butter Chicken |
| Actors | Saif Ali Khan, Diljit Dosanjh |
| Actresses | Madhuri Dixit, Preity Zinta, Deepika Padukone, Kajol, Juhi Chawla |
| Singers | Lakhwinder Wadali, Manmohan Waris, Surinder Kaur, Parkash Kaur |
| Colors | White, Pink, Red |
| Destination | Vancouver |
| Song | Lagja Gale |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Cricketer | Virat Kohli |
Facts
In her leisure time, Miss Pooja enjoys dancing, watching movies, and cooking. She’s known as the “Queen of Duets” for her numerous collaborations with over 70 male singers. A bike enthusiast, she also has a deep love for animals. By 2019, she had an impressive catalog of over 350 albums and 3000 songs. Her exceptional singing and dancing earned her the title of “Punjabi Princess.” “Pooja” was initially a nickname that she later adopted as her stage name. Early in her career, she earned ?4500 as a music teacher and also provided private music and dance lessons for ?200 per student.
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