Maneesha IK       Feb 05, 2024

8 Unknown Facts About Controversial Actress-model Poonam Pandey

Born

Poonam Pandey was born in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on 11 March, 1991.

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Model turned actress 

Prior to entering the acting scene, Poonam pursued a career in modeling, commencing her modeling journey at the age of sixteen.

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Entry into big screen

After achieving a successful modelling career life, Poonam entered into film industry. She started her Bollywood career with Nasha, directed by Amit Saxena.

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Marriage

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Poonam Pandey and Sam Bombay married in a private Mumbai ceremony on September 10, 2020, after three years of dating, at Poonam's Bandra bungalow.

Social Media Star

In addition to acting career, Poonam Pandey gained fame as a social media sensation, garnering widespread attention for her bold and sensual photoshoots. 

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Networth

Poonam is among the wealthiest models in India, with a net worth of $5 million, as reported by Forbes and Business Insider.

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Controversies around her 

Over the years, Poonam Pandey has been a controversial figure. In 2011, she vowed to strip if India won the Cricket World Cup, but the BCCI denied permission.

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She Is Alive, Not Dead

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On February 2, there were reports of the model-actor succumbing to cervical cancer. However, contrary to initial information, it has been revealed that Poonam is alive.