Pooja Misrra is a well-known Indian television actress, model, and video jockey. Her appearance on the reality TV show “Bigg Boss 5” in 2011 propelled her to widespread fame.
Wiki/Biography
Pooja Misrra, or Pooja Mishra, was born on Monday, March 22, 1982 (age 41 as of 2023), in Munger, Bihar. Her astrological sign is Aries. She holds a law degree.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Brown
Family & Caste
Pooja Misrra hails from a Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings: Her father was the late Padmakar Mishra, and her mother is Karuna Mishra. She has a brother and a sister, Priya Mishra, who resides in Singapore.
Relationships, Husband & Children
Reports suggest she was previously involved with a multi-billionaire US-based businessman, Rico. She remains unmarried.
Career
Pooja began her career as a model, collaborating with numerous established brands. She also worked as a VJ on the talk show “Jab We Talk” (2008) which aired on B4U.
Her television appearances include reality shows such as “Big Switch” (2010), “Bigg Boss 5” (2011), and “Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki” (2013). In 2012, she featured in the item song “Baaja Baja Denge.”
Controversies
Pooja Misrra has been involved in several high-profile controversies:
- In 2009, she filed a police complaint against hotelier Timmy Narang (husband of actress Isha Koppikar), alleging harassment.
- A 2015 complaint involved accusations of molestation during a calendar shoot in Udaipur.
- In February 2016, she filed a defamation suit against Sunny Leone, seeking significant compensation.
- Another 2016 complaint alleged rape by videographers in Jaipur.
- In 2016, she was banned from her family’s apartment due to behavioral issues.
- Her 2018 #MeToo allegations included accusations against Salman Khan and his brothers.
- May 2022 brought accusations against Shatrughan Sinha, involving claims of a “sex scam” and black magic.
Facts/Trivia
Pooja Misrra has graced the covers of various prominent magazines. She authored the autobiography “Hotter Than You.” She also owns a film production company, “Pooja Misra Productions,” and released a party anthem, “Hotter Than You,” in 2017. In 2018, she launched her own reality show, “Spare Me the Crab Mentality.” Her infamous fight with Shonali Nagrani on Bigg Boss 5 became a viral sensation.
Aspect | Details |
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Birthdate | March 22, 1982 |
Birthplace | Munger, Bihar, India |
Profession | Actress, Model, VJ |
Notable Show | Bigg Boss 5 |
Education | Law Graduate |