Pooja Gor

Pooja Gor (also spelled Pooja Gaur, born 1 June 1991)[2] is an Indian television actress.[4] She is recognised for her roles in the shows Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya as Pratigya,[5] Kitani Mohabbat Hai as Purvi,[3][6] and Ek Nayi Ummeed - Roshni as Roshni[3] She participated in the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2014.

Pooja Gor
Gor at the BIG Television Awards 2011
Born
Pooja Gaur

(1991-06-01) 1 June 1991[1][2]
Ahmedabad, India[3]
OccupationActress, television presenter
Years active2009–present
Known forMann Kee Awaaz Pratigya, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5
Partner(s)Raj Singh Arora (2009-2020)

Early life

Pooja Gor was born in 1 June 1991 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. In 2015, Gor learned kickboxing for self defence and to stay physically fit.[7]

Career

Television

Gor 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.

Film

In 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.

Personal life

Gor has been in an relationship with TV actor Raj Singh Arora since 2009.[8] In December 2020, Gor announced their separation on Instagram.[9][10]

Filmography

Films
YearFilmRoleNotes
2018KedarnathBrinda MishraDebut film

Television
Year Show Role Notes Ref(s)
2009 Kitani Mohabbat Hai Purvi Salil Mittal Supporting role
Koi Aane Ko Hai Puja [11]
2009–2012 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya Pratigya Krishna Singh Main Lead
2009 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Guest (as Pratigya) Special appearance
Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna
2010 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Meethi Choori No 1 Contestant
Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 Along with Ragini Khanna
2011 Maayke Se Bandhi Dor Guest (as Pratigya) Special appearance
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
Lakhon Mein Ek Host [12]
V The Serial Herself
2013 Bigg Boss 6 Guest in finale
Ek Thhi Naayka Anya Two episodes
Yeh Hai Aashiqui Pakhi Episodic Role
Mujhe Pankh De Do
The Bachelorette India: Mere Khayaalon Ki Mallika Guest Special appearance
2013–2015 Savdhaan India Host [13]
2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Contestant Eliminated 1st
2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1 Player in Ahemdabad Express [14]
2015 Zindagi Khatti Meethi Pooja
Ek Nayi Ummeed - Roshni Dr. Roshni Singh Main Lead
Kalash - Ek Vishwaas Guest (as Roshni) Special appearance
2016 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Sumona
The Kapil Sharma Show Guest Role
2017 BIG Memsaab Guest Special appearance
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 Guest Dance performance
2018 Sasural Simar Ka
2019 Kitchen Champion 5 Contestant Along with Abigail Jain

Web
Year Name Role Platform Ref(s)
2019 The Verdict - State vs Nanavati Vidya Joshi ALT Balaji [15]
2020 Shrikant Bashir Raveena Sahni Sony Liv [16]

See also
Main article: List of Hindi television actresses

References
  1. "Pooja Gor celebrates her 25th birthday in snow". The Times of India. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. Sharma, Sarika (1 June 2016). "TV actress Pooja Gor turns 25, wishes herself on Instagram". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  3. "Know the characters of Life OK's 'Ek Nayi Ummeed Roshni'". The Times of India. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  4. Awaasthi, Kavita (26 August 2013). "We don't live together: Pooja Gor". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  5. Patel, Ano (21 June 2011). "I identify with my character Pratigya". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  6. Awaasthi, Kavita (3 August 2012). "Pratigya in character as host for Lakhon Mein Ek". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  7. "Pooja Gor is learning kickboxing". The Times of India.
  8. "Pooja Gor and Raj Singh Arora complete 8 years of togetherness". The Times of India. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  9. 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.
  10. "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.
  11. Team, Tellychakkar. "Raj Singh Arora, Pooja Gor in Koi Aane Ko Hai". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  12. "Pooja Gor of 'Pratigya' fame to host 'Lakhon Mein Ek'". The Times of India. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  13. Agarwal, Stuti (23 March 2013). "Post Lakhon Mein Ek, Pooja Gor hosts Savdhaan India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  14. "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.
  15. "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.
  16. "Streaming in December 2020: Torbaaz, Maara, Black Widows and more". The Indian Express. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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