9 little known facts about Poonam Pandey

Poonam Pandey was born on 11th March 1991 in Delhi, India.

She completed her schooling from a private school in Delhi and later pursued her graduation in arts from a college in the same city.

She was interested in modelling from a young age and participated in several beauty pageants and modelling competitions during her college days.

Personal Life:

Poonam Pandey has been very private about her personal life and has not shared much about her family or relationships.

However, she was rumored to be in a relationship with filmmaker Sam Ahmed Bombay, and the couple got married in September 2020.

But during her honeymoon in Goa, she got her husband arrested by the Goa police. She filed an FIR against Sam for molesting, threatening and assaulting her.

However, the marriage was short-lived, and they got divorced a few months later.

Films:

Poonam Pandey made her Bollywood debut with the film Nasha in 2013. She was the female lead, playing a teacher who ends up having a sexual relationship with one of her students.

The film was a commercial failure but gained her a lot of attention for her bold and daring performance.

She later appeared in films like Love Is Poison (Kannada), Malini & Co. (Telugu), and Aa Gaya Hero (Hindi).

However, none of these films were successful at the box office, and Poonam Pandey has not appeared in any films since 2018.

Net Worth:

Poonam Pandey’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.

She has earned her wealth through modelling assignments, brand endorsements, and her own app.

She also charges a hefty amount for her appearances and performances at events and parties.

Controversies:

Poonam Pandey has been involved in several controversies throughout her career. She was booked for obscenity in 2011 for posing semi-nude in a magazine photoshoot.

She was also involved in a legal controversy in 2019 when she posted a semi-nude picture of herself on social media during the Cricket World Cup.

She was charged with obscenity and faced legal action.

Big Boss

Poonam Pandey appeared in the fifth season of the popular Indian reality show Bigg Boss, which aired in 2011.

The show is known for featuring celebrities from various fields who live together in a house and perform various tasks and challenges.

The fifth season of Bigg Boss featured a total of 14 contestants, including celebrities like Akashdeep Saigal, Amar Upadhyay, Juhi Parmar, Mahek Chahal, and Shakti Kapoor.

She made headlines for taking off her clothes in the presence of her fellow housemates.

Poonam Pandey was evicted from the show on Day 13, after spending two weeks in the Bigg Boss house.

Her eviction came as a surprise to many, as she was considered one of the more popular contestants on the show.

After her eviction, Poonam Pandey claimed that she was treated unfairly and that she had been evicted because she was not getting along with some of the other contestants.

App:

In 2017, Poonam Pandey launched her own app called “The Poonam Pandey App,” which features exclusive content and updates about her life and career.

The app has become very popular among her fans, who get to access behind-the-scenes footage, photoshoots, and other exclusive content.

Poonam Pandey has also used the app to raise awareness about social issues and support charitable causes.

Lock Upp

Pandey also appeared in the digital reality show ‘Lock Upp’ that was hosted on MX Player and ALT.

She created a flutter by promising the viewers of the show that she will take off her t-shirt for them if they save her from getting eliminated from the show.

And Poonam almost fulfilled her promise. After she was saved by the audiences by being the most voted contestant for the week, Poonam came in front of a camera when no other contestant was around, and took off her top for the viewers but immediately put it back on.

However, she did it keeping the rules and protocols of a family show in consideration.

Later on, while talking to the viewers through a camera, Poonam said, “Zyaada nahi kar sakti, I can’t break rules. This is a very beautiful platform and is watched by different age groups and I don’t want to do something which can make people unhappy.”

“I wanted to fulfil the promise, but at the same time, I didn’t want to cross any limits. I kept that in mind.”

Philanthropy:

Poonam Pandey is associated with several charitable organizations and has actively supported various social causes.

She has worked with NGOs that focus on issues like education, women’s empowerment, and child welfare.

She has also raised funds for several disaster relief efforts, including the floods in Kerala in 2018.

Quotes:

Poonam Pandey is known for her outspoken and bold statements, and she often makes headlines for her controversial remarks. Some of her famous quotes include:

• “I have the body, and I have no qualms in flaunting it.”
• “I am here to entertain people, and if they are entertained by my boldness, then why not?”
• “I am not afraid to speak my mind and be myself, and that is what sets me apart from others.”