Pooja Umashankar is an actress, television presenter, and human rights activist. She was born on June 25th 1981, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Sandhya and H.R.Umashankar. She grew up in Colombo and attended Colombo International School. After completing her education, she began her career as a model and made her acting debut in Tamil cinema in the films "Jay Jay" and "Unnai Saranadainthen" in 2003.
Throughout her career as actress in Tamil cinema, She has been committed in many films and using her platform to promote positive change and make a difference in people's lives. She is an inspiration to many and continues to be a leading figure in the Sinhala films and human rights activism.
Apart from her successful as a actress in Tamil cinema, Pooja Umashankar is known for her humanitarian work and activism. She has been actively involved in several humanitarian initiatives, including supporting refugee children and advocating for women's rights. She has also been recognized for her work in promoting intercultural understanding and peace in Sri Lanka.