Pooja Ramachandran Biography: Age, Instagram, Spouse, Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth

Pooja Ramachandran is an Indian actress, model, and video jockey (VJ) who has been active in the entertainment industry since 2009.

She began her career as a VJ at SS Music before transitioning into acting, featuring in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.

Prior to her media career, she participated in beauty pageants, winning the title of Miss Coimbatore 2004 and securing the runner-up position in Miss Kerala 2005.

Profile

• Full Name: Pooja Ramachandran
• Stage Name: Pooja Ramachandran
• Born: March 22, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Bengaluru, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, model, and video jockey
• Height: 1.63m
• Parent: Ramachandran Mannattil and Sujatha Ramachandran
• Siblings: Aarthi Ramachandran
• Spouse: John Kokken
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million

Early Life And Education

Pooja Ramachandran was born on March 22, 1984, in Bengaluru, India. She was raised by her parents, Ramachandran Mannattil and Sujatha Ramachandran, alongside her sister, Aarthi Ramachandran.

She completed her schooling at Baldwin Girls’ High School in Bengaluru and Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Coonoor. She later earned a B.Sc. in Visual Communication from Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Coming from a Malayali family background, Pooja Ramachandran follows Hinduism.

Career

Pooja Ramachandran’s journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age when she appeared in an advertisement at just eight years old. She later gained recognition in the pageant circuit, winning Miss Coimbatore 2004 and finishing as the runner-up in Miss Kerala 2005.

These achievements opened doors for her in modeling and acting, leading to various assignments in Coimbatore and Bangalore, establishing her presence in the industry. In 2006, she transitioned to television as a video jockey (VJ) after winning VJ Factor 2, a talent hunt show on SS Music.

She became a popular VJ, hosting several shows such as PCO, Gana Bajaana, Connect, and Cinema Central. Her television career further expanded with her role as the host of Ulagam Muzhuthum Paranthu Paranthu on Jaya TV. Additionally, she gained prominence by winning the first season of Anu Alavum Bayamillai and acting in the thriller serial Kanchana on STAR Vijay.

After 2012, Pooja shifted her focus to full-time acting, taking on roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi, Swamy Ra Ra, and Pizza.

She also ventured into reality television, participating as a wild card contestant in Bigg Boss Telugu 2. In recent years, she has continued to expand her repertoire with projects like Andhaghaaram and The Village on Amazon Prime Video.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @pooja_ramachandran
• Twitter handle: @Poojaram22

Personal Life

Pooja Ramachandran is married to actor and model John Kokken. The couple first met at a gym in 2017 and later tied the knot in 2019. Prior to her marriage to John, she was married to VJ Craig from 2010 until their divorce in 2017.

In 2022, Pooja and John shared the news that they were expecting their first child. However, there have been no public updates regarding the birth of their child.

Filmography

• Yathrakarude Sradhakku (Malayalam)
• 7am Arivu (Tamil)
• Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (Tamil)
• Love Failure (Telugu)
• Pizza (Tamil)
• Swamy Ra Ra (Telugu)
• Lucky Star (Malayalam)
• D Company (Malayalam)
• Adavi Kaachina Vennela (Telugu)
• Nannbenda (Tamil)
• Kanchana 2 (Tamil)
• Dohchay (Telugu)
• Tripura (Telugu)
• Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam (Tamil)

Net Worth

Pooja Ramachandran’s estimated net worth ranges between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary sources of income include acting in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films and television shows, along with earnings from paid promotions.