Pooja Batra became an overnight star right after she made her debut, but the actress chose love over her career and then never became successful in the industry again.
Many Bollywood actors and actresses become overnight stars right after their debut in the film industry. However, despite having a taste of success, some actresses quit acting at the peak of their careers, either because of professional or personal reasons. Today, we will tell you about an actress who became a superstar right after her debut, but she chose love over her career.
1. Pooja Batra became an overnight star after debut
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Pooja Batra became an overnight star right after she made her debut, but the actress chose love over her career and then never became successful in the industry again.
2. Pooja Batra is an Army officer's daughter
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Pooja Batra, born in 1975, is the daughter of Ravi Batra, a Colonel in the Indian Army. She was the runner-up at the Femina Miss India contest in 1993 and was crowned Femina Miss India International 1993.
3. Pooja Batra quit acting after first marriage
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In her career, Pooja Batra worked with many superstars such as Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, and Suniel Shetty. However, after working in only 30 films, the actress decided to quit acting. She got married to USA-based Dr Sonu Ahluwalia and moved to the US.
4. Pooja Batra put her career on hold for love
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Pooja Batra happily put her career on hold for love but the marriage did not last long. In 2011, she filed for divorce from her first husband.
5. Why did Pooja Batra get divorced from her first husband?
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The reason for their divorce is said to be Pooja Batra's work. Her husband was against her working in the film industry again.
6. Pooja Batra's second stint in Bollywood
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After the divorce, Pooja Batra decided to relaunch herself in Bollywood but she could only get cast in small supporting roles in films and on OTT.
7. Pooja Batra's OTT debut
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In 2021, Pooja Batra made her OTT debut with 'Squad'. She is also quite active on social media and now works as an influencer with various brands.
8. Pooja Batra's second marriage to Nawab Shah
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In 2019, Pooja Batra got married for a second time to actor Nawab Shah, who is known for his roles in 'Don 2' and 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'.
(All photos via Pooja Batra's Instagram)
