Puja Gupta
For the Micky Virus actress, see Puja Gupta (actress).
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Gupta in 2012 | |
Born | New Delhi, India |
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Occupation | Actress, model |
Years active | 2007–present |
Title(s) | Femina Miss India Universe 2007 |
Major competition(s) |
Femina Miss India 2007 (Winner) Miss Universe 2007 (Top 10) |
Puja Gupta is an Indian model and actress. Her breakthrough came in 2007, when she won the title of Miss India Universe.[1][2][3] She went on to represent India at the 2007 Miss Universe competition in Mexico, where she made the top ten. After that she has become the face of numerous famous brands and labels. She made her acting debut in the film F.A.L.T.U.[4] Since then, the model has quickly developed a successful career as an actress and has won roles in several other films. Gupta is a strong supporter of the animal rights organization PETA,[5] campaigning for vegetarianism, and she also plays an active role in spreading AIDS awareness. In 2013, she appeared in Go Goa Gone and has appeared in the film Shortcut Romeo.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | F.A.L.T.U. | Puja | Debut film |
2012 | Shortcut Romeo | Sherry / Raathikha | |
2013 | Go Goa Gone | Luna | Zombie film |
2014 | Samrat & Co. | Shanti | |
2014 | Snafu | Aaniya | Filming |
2015 | Hate Story 3 | Cameo appearance in movie song "Neendein Khool Jati Hai"[6][7] |
References
- ↑ Sharma, Purnima (31 May 2007). "I feel like a winner: Puja Gupta". Times of India. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ↑ "You have to be diplomatic to survive in Bollywood: Puja Gupta – The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ↑ "Puja Gupta does a hat trick with her bikini act – The Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ↑ "Jackky, Puja are just good friends?". Times of India. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ↑ Puja Gupta Says, ‘Let Vegetarianism Grow on You’. petaindia.com
- ↑ Karan Singh Grover, Puja Gupta on sets of 'Hate Story 3' – Entertainment. Mid-day.com. Retrieved on 1 October 2016.
- ↑ 'Hate Story 3' wrapped up with a racy number – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (14 October 2015). Retrieved on 2016-10-01.
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Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Neha Kapur |
Femina Miss India Universe 2007 |
Succeeded by Simran Kaur Mundi |
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