Producer: Peuli Bakshi
The popular model died of cervical cancer at 32, on the night of February 1, 2024 (Thursday).
Here’s a look at her career highlights.
Poonam was one of the top 9 contestants of the Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest and appeared on the cover page of the fashion magazine.
She was one of the Kingfisher Calendar girls for year 2011. It is an annual calendar featuring models in swimsuits.
She debuted in Bollywood with the teen erotic film, Nasha in 2013, alongside Shivam Patil.
Poonam was known for controversies over her bold, semi-nude photos she posted on social media.
She launched 'Bathroom Secrets' on YouTube, which faced a ban due to its provocative content.
Her popularity skyrocketed when she had promised in a video ahead of the 2011 Cricket World Cup final that she would strip if India won.
She also has her own mobile app, which was banned by Google soon after its launch in Play Store. Currently it is available in her official site only.
She has worked with Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, and accused him of using content featuring her even after termination of contract.
Poonam was last seen in the first season of Lock Upp hosted by Kangana Ranaut. She did not win but her fan base grew.