Pooja Umashankar Tamil and Sinhala Actress Biography

Quick Info

Born June 25, 1981

Birth Place Colombo, Sri Lanka

Height 5'8"

Fan Score 65

Popularity 65

Roles Actress

Photos

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Videos

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Pooja Umashankar, Pooja Gauthami

Spouses

Parents Sandhya, Uma Shankar

Did You Know

Trivia

Pooja Umashankar is a Sri Lankan-Indian actress fluent in Tamil, Sinhala, English, and Kannada.
She made her Tamil film debut with Jay Jay (2003) and gained critical acclaim for Naan Kadavul (2009).
She has also acted in successful Sinhala films such as Anjalika, Asai Man Piyabanna, and Kusa-Paba.
Pooja holds a Master?s in Business & Management from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
She married Sri Lankan businessman Prashan David Vethakan in 2016.

Quotes

"Acting is about understanding the human experience, not just playing a role."
"I choose roles that challenge me and allow me to grow as an artist."

Trademarks

Choosing diverse and challenging roles rather than conventional glamorous parts.
Exceptional ability to portray emotional depth and complex characters.
Bridging Tamil and Sinhala cinema with versatility.

Nicknames

Pooja Gauthami

Salaries

Estimated earnings per Tamil or Sinhala film range between Rs 30-50 lakh

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Pooja Umashankar?

Pooja Umashankar is a Sri Lankan-Indian actress known for her versatile roles in Tamil and Sinhala cinema. She gained critical acclaim for films like Naan Kadavul 2009 and Kusa-Paba.

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