Pooja Kanwal

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Pooja Kanwal
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Born
Occupation(s) Actress, Anchor
Years active2004–present
Spouse
Avinash Mahtani
(m. 2009)

Pooja Kanwal Mahtani is an Indian actress who has worked predominantly in Kannada-language films and Hindi television. She played lead roles in the Kannada films Seven O' Clock and Tirupathi . [1] She appeared in Palampur Express [2] where she portrayed the lead role of Pawni. She is currently working with Aajtak & India Today Group.

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Personal life

She is a daughter of Anita Kanwal. [3]

Pooja with husband Avinash on their marriage reception Pooja kanwal marriage.jpg
Pooja with husband Avinash on their marriage reception

On 6 November 2009 she married a Bandra-based jeweler, Avinash Mahtani. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleLanguageRef.
2004 Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai Pari Hindi [5]
2006 Seven O' Clock Nivedita aka Neetu Kannada [6]
Tirupathi NandiniKannada
StudentKannada
2007 Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga Sheeza Urdu
2009 Blue Oranges ShaliniHindi
2010Jawani ZindabaadPrabhjot Punjabi
Thipparalli Tharlegalu Kannada

Television

Dubbing roles

Live action films

TitleActressCharacterDubbed LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal year releaseDubbed year releaseNotes
Captain Marvel Brie Larson Carol Danvers / Vers / Captain Marvel HindiEnglish20192019
Avengers: Endgame Brie Larson Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel HindiEnglish20192019

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