Pooja Hegde Faces Social Media Heat After 'Tera Ho Jaun' Song Release

Pooja Hegde has found herself in the eye of a social media storm following the release of the Bollywood song "Tera Ho Jaun" from the upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. Known for her success across South Indian and Hindi cinema, Pooja's latest glamorous avatar in the song has triggered intense debate among Telugu movie fans.

The controversy stems from Pooja’s earlier comments regarding the South film industry, where she criticised the focus on "navels and midriffs" and suggested that Bollywood offered more substantial roles for actresses. Those remarks had already sparked discussion in the past, but the visuals from her new song have reignited old criticisms.

Social media platforms are abuzz with comparisons, as many users have juxtaposed Pooja’s past interviews with the new song, accusing her of a double standard when it comes to onscreen glamour. Fans have also pointed out that she rose to fame through South cinema before making such statements. Despite the ongoing backlash, Pooja Hegde has chosen not to respond publicly, instead sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot on her social channels.

With 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' gearing up for its release, it remains to be seen how Pooja will address the controversy or if it will affect her trajectory in Bollywood.