Misconduct on Film Set: Pooja Hegde Breaks Her Silence

January 19, 2026 Published by Natarajan Karuppiah

Pooja Hegde, a leading actress in the South Indian and Hindi film industries, has shared a shocking incident that occurred a few years ago while she was working on a massive Pan-India project.

In the interview, Pooja Hegde stated:

A major star actor reportedly entered Pooja’s caravan without proper permission. When he attempted to touch her inappropriately, Pooja unexpectedly slapped him right then and there. Following this incident, it is alleged that the actor refused to work with Pooja again.

Pooja Hegde’s bold reaction highlights her courage. This is being viewed as an example of how women in the film industry should respond immediately to the hardships or harassment they face.

“I was determined that when something wrong happens, one must question it without hesitation.” — Pooja Hegde

Since this news broke, fans and social activists have been praising Pooja for her bravery. At the same time, debates have intensified online regarding the identity of that specific “star actor.”

This incident has once again raised the question of whether such misconduct continues to persist within the film industry.