Poonam Kaur sheds tears during Women’s Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad

Poonam Kaur, a Hyderabad-born model and actress, became emotional during Women’s Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan. She shed tears as she spoke about feeling shunned in the film industry due to her Punjabi heritage and not being from Mumbai, despite being born and raised in Telangana. Poonam’s speech, which highlighted that the situation has remained unchanged even after Telangana’s formation, is now gaining traction on social media.

Who is Poonam Kaur?

Poonam Kaur is a model and actress who won the Miss Andhra title in 2005 after completing a course in fashion design. She debuted as the lead actress in the movie ‘Mayajalam’ opposite Srikanth, directed by SV Krishna Reddy, and later impressed in supporting roles. She has won two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in the movies Shaurya and Gaganam.

Controversies surrounding Poonam Kaur

Poonam Kaur is known for her controversies, as she is very active on social media. Three years ago, a post she made on Krishnashtami went viral, and on the same day as Pawan Kalyan’s birthday, she started trending with the hashtag “PK Love” for that tweet. She also posted a screenshot of a chat in which she says ‘Sister, I came to the movie of ‘Baava’  went viral. In addition, Poonam also made sensational comments about a film director in the industry, tagging him as “Guruji” and alleging that he was spreading false news about her, to prevent her from getting opportunities in the industry.