Poonam Pandey Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Actress
Known For	Poonam is known for making controversial statements
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms– 56 kg in pounds– 123lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)	36-26-34
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film : Nasha (2013) TV Serial: Total Nadaniyaan (2015) Reality Show – Khatron Ke Khiladi (2011)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	11 March 1991
Age (as of 2022)	31 Years
Birthplace	Kanpur, India
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Delhi, India
Hobbies	Yoga and meditation
Controversies	Often making an obscene statement • During the 2011 World Cup she said that she will strip if India will win the World Cup. After India won, she wanted to strip but didn’t get permission from BCCI to strip. So, she did a semi-nude picture for her fans. • In 2011, an altered nude picture of her next to Sachin as a Hindu God and a Pakistani cricketer bowing at him created a huge controversy in Kolkata as Muslim protests against it. • In 2012, Poonam Pandey stripped naked after the Kolkata Knight Riders won IPL trophy. • In 2012, a fake social media account of Chitrangada Singh was made, in which an image was shared of Poonam Pandey saying that How do you compete with Poonam Pandey when she is ready strip for kabbadi matches?’ On this Poonam tweeted to her fans that “‘Tweethearts!! it really feels gr8 when people use ur name to garner Publicity! it reminds me a dialouge from the film GURU. “Jab Log tumhare khilaf bolne lage Samajh lo Taraki kar rahe ho” – GURU.’ and “‘Its so funny how the people who know the least about you, have the most to say. Jealousy: That’s what makes a b talk” • Bold Posters In 2013, after the release of the Bollywood movie, Nasha, the bold posters from the movie created anger in the people of the Mahim area in Mumbai. On July 20, a group of protestors tore the posters and set them on fire For Indecent Behaviour • In 2014, she was questioned by the Mumbai Police for her indecent behaviour while driving. Unlawful Application • On 17 April 2017, Poonam Pandey launched an application that contained information about her. Later, the application was removed by google. On which Poonam tweeted Google has suspended the app but Android users can directly download #ThePoonamPandeyApp from my website. Complaint Against Raj Kundra • In 2019, Poonam Pandey filed a complaint against Shilpa Shetty’s husband,Raj Kundra. She said that her phone number along with the tagline: ‘Call me, I will strip for you, was published on the application that was managed by Raj Kundra’s company. The Police refused to file a complaint so Poonam filed a petition in Bombay High Court. Poonam also revealed that she was facing a lot of trouble as people across India were calling her, requesting her to “strip”. Poonam also said, “I will approach the cyber-crime cell, too. I am going through this nightmare just because I refused to work with them.I am living under constant threats of abduction, rape, murder and acid attack. My right to live and privacy has been affected. Just because I am Poonam Pandey, you can’t subject me to this treatment.” On 13 December 2022, the Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to her and others, including Raj Kundra and Sherlyn Chopra, in connection with an FIR against them for allegedly distributing pornographic videos. ^[1]The Hindu Arrested for Filming Adult Video on Government Property • On 5 November 2020, Poonam Pandey was arrested in North Goa for filming a nude video on government property. The complaint was filed by the Goa Forward Party and was stated to the media that Poonam’s video was an assault on the women of Goa. Abusive Relationship • On 22 September 2020, thirteen days after marriage, she filed an F.I.R. against her husband, Sam Ahmed Bombay, at South Goa’s Canacona police station. In the FIR, Poonam alleged that over a personal dispute, her husband had assaulted and slapped her, and he also threatened her with dire consequences. Following the FIR, Sam Bombay was arrested in Goa. ^[2]Hindustan Times • On 9 November 2021, she lodged a complaint against her husband, Sam Bombay, at a police station in Mumbai for physically assaulting her following which Sam was arrested by the Mumbai Police. In a statement, the Mumbai Police said, “The case has been registered against Sam Bombay under the sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC). The actress has suffered serious injuries on her head, eyes and face.” ^[3]NDTV
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Separated
Affairs/Boyfriends	DIG Paraskar
Marriage Date	1 September 2020 (Tuesday)
Family
Husband/Spouse	Sam Bombay
Parents	Father– Shobhanath Pandey Mother– Vidhya Pandey
Siblings	Brother– 1 Nilesh PandeySister– 1 Shraddha Pandey
Favourites
Food	Pizza and burger
Actor (s)	Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth
Actress (s)	Sridevi, Rekha, Madhuri Dixit and Kajol
Film (s)	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Colour (s)	Yellow and pink

Some Lesser Known Facts About Poonam Pandey

At the young age of sixteen, Poonam Pandey embarked on her career in modelling, eventually establishing herself as an Indian model and actress. Notably, she has garnered attention for her involvement in various controversies.

Poonam stated that her parents initially opposed her involvement in the film industry. She disclosed that when she tweeted about being nude during the world cup, her family was taken aback. However, with time, they grew accustomed to it and eventually accepted her choices.

Poonam Pandey participated in a highly anticipated Gladrags calendar photoshoot in 2011. The following year, in 2012, she gained further recognition by being featured in the prestigious kingfisher calendar.

Poonam Pandey faced criticism in 2013 due to her acting abilities in her first Bollywood film, Nasha.

Poonam Pandey participated as a contestant in the reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi, in 2011 and received a payment of fifty lakh for her appearance.

During an interview, Poonam openly admitted her addiction to online shopping platforms, specifically mentioning her fondness for sites like Myntra.

Poonam Pandey had an idea about making an announcement during the India world cup, so she decided to share it with the media. She explained that while talking to her journalist friends, they discussed the idea of pursuing a significant project. Despite having done many calendar shoots, Poonam felt like her work was not getting the recognition it deserved. She noticed that other girls in the industry who had worked with famous figures like the Khans and the Kapoors also faced a similar issue, as the public’s attention was mainly focused on those renowned personalities. Poonam realized that establishing her own identity in such a challenging situation, especially coming from a humble background, was extremely difficult. Therefore, she thought that creating controversy could be the only way to gain the recognition and distinction she desired.

According to The Indian Express, Poonam Pandey shared in an interview her aspiration to portray a character donning a saree and a ghoonghat. [5]

During the pandemic, Poonam claims to have watched the Bollywood movie Dil Chahta Hai a total of fifteen times, as stated on FilmiBeat’s YouTube channel.

Poonam Pandey revealed that despite receiving numerous offers from Bollywood after her role in the movie Nasha, none of them met her expectations.

During an interview, Poonam Pandey openly expressed her admiration for actor Suniel Shetty and considered him to be an ideal life partner. [7]YouTube-Ronak Kotecha

Poonam Pandey participated in the reality show, Lock Upp, in 2022. The show was directed by Ekta Kapoor and hosted by Kangana Ranaut. Poonam expressed her long-standing desire to work with Ekta Kapoor. She also spoke highly of Kangana Ranaut, stating that she has been inspired by her for a significant period of time. Poonam admires women who fearlessly express their opinions and refuse to be intimidated by others. She believes that society often pressures girls to conform to certain expectations, and finds it captivating when someone defies these norms and embraces their true selves. Poonam is excited to have the opportunity to interact with Kangana and hopes to learn from her experiences of breaking free from prejudice.

According to Hindustan Times, Poonam shared her distressing experience on the reality show Lock Upp, disclosing that she made several suicide attempts following her marriage due to the continuous physical abuse inflicted by her former spouse, Sam Bombay.