Actor

Pooja Ruparel

Born November 21, 1982 (age 43) · Mumbai, India

Pooja Ruparel is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood movies and TV series. She is well known for her iconic role as "Chutki" in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, one of India's most successful films. She has also acted in

Pooja Ruparel is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood movies and TV series. She is well known for her iconic role as “Chutki” in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, one of India’s most successful films. She has also acted in a number of plays, apart from being a stand-up comedian and a singer.

Pooja Ruparel started appearing in Bollywood movies as a child artist in 1993. She first appeared in King Uncle starring Jackie Shroff and Shah Rukh Khan, and gained nationwide popularity through her role as “Chutki” in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Pooja has also acted in a number of movies and TV series ever since, including Amit Sahani Ki List, X: Past Is Present, 24 (Indian TV series) and Zabaan Sambhalke.

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Profession actor

Born November 21, 1982

Nationality India

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Full name Pooja Ruparel

Born November 21, 1982 · Mumbai, India

Nationality India

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Compiled by the The Pollywood Vox database desk from primary sources: studio press materials, filmography records and our own interviews.

Updated July 28, 2026