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Watching ads from the Doordarshan era still brings back memories of a bygone era. If you grew up in the 1990s, you’ll undoubtedly remember the tune or punchline from those early commercials. Back then, one such advertisement was for Pears soap, which brought a smile to many people’s faces. The advertisement features a lovely little girl applying makeup and then bathing with soap. She innocently claims that bathing with this soap will make her as beautiful as her mother. Before you get lost in her cute smile, did you notice that this cute little girl is now a national award-winning actor, model and filmmaker? Still scratching your head? Let us clear that she is none other than Pooja Bhatt. Long before becoming one of the most popular leading actresses in the 1990s in the entertainment industry, a young Pooja appeared in the charming Pears soap advertisement. Daughter of acclaimed filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Kiran Bhatt and elder sister to Alia Bhatt, her cute smile and innocent character made her a household favourite. After this, Pooja made her debut with the 1989 film Daddy, directed by her father, Mahesh Bhatt. Her portrayal of a daughter reconnecting with her alcoholic father won her early praise. Through the ’90s, Pooja appeared in a variety of films, including Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Sadak (1991), Junoon (1992), Chaahat (1996) and Zakhm (1998), proving her versatility as an actor. After years of success, Pooja chose to step away from acting and ventured into production and direction, creating bold and meaningful cinema. In 2023, Pooja Bhatt surprised fans by entering the controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT 2. Her candidness and maturity made her one of the finalists on the Salman Khan-hosted show. Pooja Bhatt won her first National Award at the age of 25. The actress sparked controversy when she kissed her filmmaker father Mahesh Bhatt, for a shoot. Pooja Bhatt also came out and spoke about her battle with acholohism. From the adorable Pears soap girl to a respected actor, director, and digital star, Pooja Bhatt’s journey is truly moving.
