Puja Gupta is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She predominantly works in Hindi films. She won the title of Femina Miss India in 2007 and represented India at Miss Universe 2007 where she made it in top 10 finalists.

Puja Gupta
In April 2013
Born
Puja Gupta

30 January 1987 (age 37)
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Spouse
Varun Talukdar
(m. 2019)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleFemina Miss India Universe 2007
Years active2007–present
Major
competition(s)
Femina Miss India 2007
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2007
(Top 10)

Life and career

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Gupta was born in New Delhi, India. Her modeling breakthrough came in 2007 when she won the title of Miss India Universe.[1][2][3] She represented India at the 2007 Miss Universe competition in Mexico, where she made the top ten. Following this, she became the marketing face for a number of brands and labels.[which?]

She made her acting debut in the film F.A.L.T.U.[4] In 2013, she appeared in the film Go Goa Gone and Shortcut Romeo. As at 2018 she has eight acting credits, according to IMDb.

Gupta is a supporter of the animal rights organization PETA.[5]

Personal life

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Puja is married to investment banker Varun Talukdar.[6]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 F.A.L.T.U Puja Debut film
2013 Go Goa Gone Luna Zombie film[7]
2013 Shortcut Romeo Sherry / Raathikha [8]
2015 Hate Story 3 Cameo appearance in movie song "Neendein Khul Jaati Hain"[9][10]
2020 Dangerous Web series
2026 Go Goa Gone 2 Luna

References

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  1. ^ Sharma, Purnima (31 May 2007). "I feel like a winner: Puja Gupta". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
  2. ^ "You have to be diplomatic to survive in Bollywood: Puja Gupta". The Times of India. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Puja Gupta does a hat trick with her bikini act". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Jackky, Puja are just good friends?". The Times of India. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
  5. ^ Puja Gupta Says, ‘Let Vegetarianism Grow on You’. petaindia.com
  6. ^ "SEE PICS: Has Go Goa Gone actor Puja Gupta found love in Varun Talukdar?". 17 December 2016.
  7. ^ News18 (7 January 2012). "Puja Gupta to act with Saif Ali in 'Go Goa Gone'". Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Puja Gupta: Have no limitations as an actor". 19 May 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  9. ^ Karan Singh Grover, Puja Gupta on sets of 'Hate Story 3' – Entertainment. Mid-day.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  10. ^ 'Hate Story 3' wrapped up with a racy number – Times of India. The Times of India. (14 October 2015). Retrieved 1 October 2016.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Femina Miss India Universe
2007
Succeeded by