Pooja Hegde Says She'll Always Be a ‘Kanjivaram Girl’

Mumbai – Actress Pooja Hegde has expressed her enduring love for Kanjivaram sarees, proudly declaring that she will always be a “Kanjivaram girl.”

Taking to Instagram, Pooja shared a series of photos and videos from a recent photoshoot in which she donned a stunning aubergine and gold Kanjivaram saree. She completed her traditional look with drop earrings, a choker necklace, and bangles. Her makeup was kept minimal with nude lips, and her long, straight black hair was left open.

She captioned the post: “Once a Kanjivaram girl, always a Kanjivaram girl.”

Kanjivaram sarees, known for their rich South Indian heritage, are crafted from pure mulberry silk and are prized for their weight and intricate designs.

On the professional front, Pooja will next be seen in the upcoming film Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain, directed by David Dhawan.

The film stars Varun Dhawan in the lead and features a star-studded ensemble including Mrunal Thakur, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, Ali Asgar, Kubbra Sait, Rohit Saraf, Rajeev Khandelwal, Nitish Nirmal, and Sreeleela, among others.

The title of the romantic comedy-drama is inspired by the popular track “Ishq Sona Hai” from Dhawan’s 1999 hit Biwi No.1, which starred Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen.

Produced by Ramesh Taurani under the TIPS banner, the release date of Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain is yet to be announced.

Pooja was last seen in Retro, a romantic action drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj, where she starred opposite Suriya. The story follows Paarivel “Paari” Kannan, an orphan raised by a gangster, who embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover his true origins, battle a deadly cult, and reunite with his long-lost love, Rukmini.

With inputs from IANS