Pooja Shankar

Pooja Shankar. Yeah, you’ve probably heard the name floating around, especially if you’ve got even a passing interest in Indian cinema that’s a little off the beaten path. She’s not in a million movies, but the ones she picks—man, they stick with you. Take Jackal (2022). That film wasn’t just another flick; it crawled under your skin and refused to leave. Pooja didn’t play it safe. Her character had this raw, almost dangerous edge. You could see in her eyes she wasn’t just reciting lines, she was living in that world, and dragging you along whether you liked it or not. And now, people are buzzing about Gajaana (2025). Normally, I’d roll my eyes at the hype machine, but with Pooja, you sort of get it. The rumor mill says she’s playing a role that’ll flip what you think she’s capable of—something totally different from Jackal. Fans are already dissecting every leaked set photo, trying to figure out what she’s up to this time. She’s the type of performer who keeps you guessing, never really letting you get comfortable. Honestly, it’s refreshing. Too many actors just coast, but Pooja? She keeps switching gears, taking risks. That’s probably why her name pops up when people talk about the future of Indian cinema. It’s that unpredictability—keeps you coming back for more, just to see what she’ll do next.