Pooja Gor (born 1 June 1991)[1][2] is an Indian television actress.[3] She is best known for her role of Pratigya in Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya.[4][5][6][7] In 2014, she participated in the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5.
Pooja Gor | |
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.jpg) Gor in 2016 | |
| Born | 1 June 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Pooja Gaur |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television presenter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Partner | Raj Singh Arora (2009–2020) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Naman Gor (brother) |
Early life
editPooja Gor was born on 1 June 1991 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.[5][1] In 2015, Gor learned kickboxing for self defence and to stay physically fit.[8]
Career
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (August 2019) |
Television
editGor began her television career in 2009 with a supporting role in Imagine TV's romance Kitani Mohabbat Hai alongside Karan Kundra and Kritika Kamra. She played the role of Purvi, the sister-in-law of the female lead Aarohi (played by Kamra). The show, which premiered in January 2009, culminated in September that year.
Later that year, Gor was cast opposite Arhaan Behll in the Star Plus soap Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya, where she played Pratigya. The show went off air in 2012 after a good run of 3 years.
In 2013, Gor appeared in two episodes of Life OK's episodic horror series Ek Thhi Naayka opposite Vishal Gandhi. In the same year, she played an episodic role in another episodic romantic series Yeh Hai Aashiqui alongside Sehban Azim. She also made a special appearance in the finale of the reality show Bigg Boss 6.
From 2013 to 2015, Gor hosted Life OK's crime drama Savdhaan India. In 2014, she participated in Colors TV's reality-stunt series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 where she became the first contestant to be eliminated or evicted. That year, she also appeared in Box Cricket League. In 2015, she starred opposite Sahil Anand as Roshni, a doctor, in Life OK's medical series Ek Nayi Ummeed - Roshni.
In 2016, she played an episodic role in Pyar Tune Kya Kiya. In 2019, Gor participated in Colors TV's Kitchen Champion 5 along with Abigail Jain. In 2021, Gor reprise her role Pratigya in Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 along with Arhaan Behll.[citation needed]
Film
editIn 2018, Gor made her film debut with the Abhishek Kapoor-directed inter-faith romance Kedarnath, co-starring Sushant Singh Rajput and newcomer Sara Ali Khan. She portrayed Brinda Mishra in the film.[citation needed]
Personal life
editGor has been in a relationship with TV actor Raj Singh Arora since 2009.[9] In December 2020, Gor announced their separation on Instagram.[10][11]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kedarnath | Brinda Mishra | [12] | |
| 2019 | NewBorn Mother | Jenny | Short film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kitani Mohabbat Hai | Purvi Sharma Mittal | ||
| Koi Aane Ko Hai | Pooja | |||
| 2009–2012 | Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya | Pratigya Saxena Singh Thakur | [13] | |
| 2010 | Meethi Choori No 1 | Contestant | ||
| 2012 | Lakhon Mein Ek | Host | [14] | |
| 2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Anya | ||
| Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Pakhi | Episode: "Pati, Patni Aur No" | ||
| 2013–2015 | Savdhaan India | Host | [15] | |
| 2014 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 | Contestant | 17th place | [16] |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | [17] | ||
| 2015 | Ek Nayi Ummeed Roshni | Dr. Roshni Singh | [18] | |
| 2016 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Sumona | ||
| 2021 | Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 | Pratigya Saxena Singh Thakur | [19] | |
| 2023 | Laal Banarasi | Pooja Gaur |
Special appearances
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Pratigya Saxena Singh Thakur | |
| Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna | |||
| 2010 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | ||
| Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai | |||
| Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | |||
| Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 | Herself | ||
| 2011 | Maayke Se Bandhi Dor | Pratigya Saxena Singh Thakur | [20] |
| Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | |||
| Ruk Jaana Nahin | |||
| 2012 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | ||
| Sasural Genda Phool | |||
| Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | |||
| Teri Meri Love Stories | |||
| V The Serial | Herself | ||
| 2013 | Bigg Boss 6 | ||
| Mujhe Pankh De Do | |||
| The Bachelorette India | |||
| 2015 | Zindagi Khatti Meethi | ||
| Kalash - Ek Vishwaas | Dr. Roshni Singh | ||
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Guest role | |
| 2017 | BIG Memsaab | Herself | |
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 | |||
| 2018 | Sasural Simar Ka | ||
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | ||
| 2021 | Ankahee Dastaan | Pratigya Saxena Singh Thakur |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–present | Grass Is Greener On The Other Side | Meera | 2 seasons | [21] |
| 2019 | The Verdict – State vs Nanavati | Vidya Munshi | [22] | |
| 2020 | Shrikant Bashir | Raveena Sahni | [23] | |
| 2023 | Guns & Gulaabs | Madhu Varma | [24] | |
| 2024 | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack | Simar Dev | [25] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Pooja Gor celebrates her 25th birthday in snow". The Times of India. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ Sharma, Sarika (1 June 2016). "TV actress Pooja Gor turns 25, wishes herself on Instagram". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ Awaasthi, Kavita (26 August 2013). "We don't live together: Pooja Gor". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ^ Patel, Ano (21 June 2011). "I identify with my character Pratigya". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Know the characters of Life OK's 'Ek Nayi Ummeed Roshni'". The Times of India. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ Awaasthi, Kavita (3 August 2012). "Pratigya in character as host for Lakhon Mein Ek". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ name="times1">"Know the characters of Life OK's 'Ek Nayi Ummeed Roshni'". The Times of India. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (17 January 2015). "Pooja Gor is learning kickboxing". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Pooja Gor and Raj Singh Arora complete 8 years of togetherness". The Times of India. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Raghuvanshi, Aakanksha (17 December 2020). "Actress Pooja Gor's Post Confirming Break-Up With Raj Singh Arora Goes Viral". NDTV.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya fame Pooja Gor announces split with boyfriend Raj Singh Arora; says 'Difficult decisions take time to process'". The Times of India. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Kedarnath actor Pooja Gor: It was a challenge to play such a complex character". Indian Express. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Displaced concern - Regressive Serials". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
- ^ "Pooja Gor of 'Pratigya' fame to host 'Lakhon Mein Ek'". The Times of India. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ Agarwal, Stuti (23 March 2013). "Post Lakhon Mein Ek, Pooja Gor hosts Savdhaan India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ Pooja Gor evicted from Khatron Ke Khiladi
- ^ "Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2014 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities". india.com. 14 December 2014. Archived from the original on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Pooja seeks help from sister to play 'Roshni'". The Times of India. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (25 February 2021). "Pooja Gor, Arhaan Behll begin shooting Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 in Prayagraj". India Today. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Pratigya shoots nonstop". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- ^ "Streaming in 28 Jan 2021: Pooja Gor and Karan V Grover team up for SIT's rom-com Grass is Greener on the Other Side". Bn News. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "The Verdict-State Vs Nanavati second trailer: ALTBalaji-ZEE5 series seems like a compelling retelling". The Indian Express. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Streaming in December 2020: Torbaaz, Maara, Black Widows and more". The Indian Express. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (31 January 2022). "Netflix Sets Indian Series 'Guns & Gulaabs' From 'The Family Man' Creators – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ VERMA, SUKANYA. "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!". Rediff. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
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