Controversial actress and internet sensation Poonam Pandey has passed away. Her family announced that she died due to cervical cancer.
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For some time, she had been suffering from cervical cancer and breathed her last at her residence in Uttar Pradesh.
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At the young age of 32, her death has left her family and friends in a deep state of mourning, casting a shadow of sorrow over the film industry as well.
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Poonam Pandey often made headlines more for her controversial statements than her acting. She captivated everyone with her style and bold looks.
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A video made by Poonam Pandey before the 2011 World Cup final had created a huge stir at the time.
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Her announcement that she would strip if the Indian team won the final match had attracted the attention of the entire nation.
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These bold statements created a sensation at the time, reflecting her bravery and bold decision-making, as commented by some.
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Regarding Poonam Pandey’s personal life, she started her career as a model. She was a top-9 contestant in the ‘Gladrags Manhunt & Mega Model Contest’.
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In 2013, Poonam made her entry into Bollywood with the bold film ‘Nasha’. She also acted in a Kannada film in 2014 titled ‘Love Is Poison’.
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Poonam Pandey did a film in Telugu too. In 2015, she acted in the film ‘Malini & Co‘.
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Later, Poonam Pandey performed a special song in the movie ‘Aa Gaya Hero’. Most recently, she acted in the Bollywood film ‘The Journey of Karma’ (2018).
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It’s noteworthy that she participated as a contestant in the first season of ‘Lockup’, hosted by Bollywood star heroine Kangana Ranaut.
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During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Poonam Pandey married her boyfriend Sam. Their wedding was a simple affair due to quarantine regulations.
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However, just 11 days into the marriage, Poonam made headlines by filing a complaint against her husband with the Mumbai police, alleging that he subjected her to mental harassment and physical abuse.
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