Leggy actress Pooja Batra, who had acted in films such asVirasat and Haseena Maan Jaayegi, might have impressed many with her beauty, but recently, the actress got an opportunity to impress everyone with her intelligence.

Sources claim that Batra, who is based in Los Angeles, was recently invited by the prestigious Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia for the Digital Marketing & E- commerce to give a lecture on the last day of class! Talking about the same, Pooja said, “I got on the SMO band wagon reluctantly not even three years ago, I remember my friend Sanjiv Sharma from Optimystix who forced me to open my twitter account saying that it is very necessary to have one. I realized its importance and yes, that is why I went to Wharton willingly to share my knowledge on the same. In fact, soon after I gave a lecture, I had students tweeting to me and saying 'Thank You' for the lecture. It was really a treat to be at Wharton.”

The daughter of an army officer, Pooja Batra had bagged the Miss India Asia Pacific crown in 1993.

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The 11th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles was held from April 9th to the 14th, at the ArcLight in Hollywood.

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is an annual event that honors Indian cinema and Indians in the entertainment industry. The 6 day event showcases  films, cultural performances, and much more. The purpose of such a festival is to spread more awareness and appreciation of foreign Indian films in Hollywood.

This year IFFLA showcased over 35 films from across the globe along with the opening and closing night galas.

World SannaKhan attended both the opening and closing nights of the festival.

Pooja Batra - IFFLA Opening Night Red Carpet for 'Gangs of Wasseypu' at Archlight Hollywood Theater - Los Angeles, California, United States

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Bollywood actress Pooja Batra at 11th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles red carpet at Arclight Theater in Los Angeles, Ca USA

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Pooja Batra attends the Indian Film Festival Of Los Angeles (IFFLA) Opening Night Gala For "Gangs Of Wasseypur" on April 9, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

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The Light of India Awards is an initiative of Remit2India, a Times Group service, to recognize excellence of Indians abroad across different fields. It emphasizes the critical role that this community has played in terms of its contribution, both to India and the world.

The Awards, in its second year now, recognized and rewarded individual excellence and exemplary achievements in the fields of Corporate, Business, Science Technology, Medicine, Literature/Journalism, Arts/Entertainment, Education and Academics.

US based Bollywood’s sensational former Miss India, Supermodel, Award winning actress and Entrepreneur,Pooja Batra had the honor to co-emcee this award ceremony that was held on June 1, 2012 in New York City. Excerpts from a conversation with Ms. Batra with Lights Camera Action.

1. LCA is thrilled to have you on our Talking Points segment. You are one of the most glamorous Bollywood actresses in the US so share with us this summer’s hot trends to follow?

Yellow Fever. Yellow is the big color for this summer. Vivid colors are very in this summer, Florals and Paisley are back again with more color combinations. Chunky jewelry is the pick too.

2. Tell us your thoughts on Remit2India awards and how was your experience?

I was not nominated for Remit2India, however am hoping to be in the years to come. I am the brand ambassador for UB Groups “Royal Challenge” this year, and as UB group was one of the sponsors, I enjoyed being a part of the show. I co-emceed the event with Sandhil Ramamurthy. It was a great evening with much talent and I was happy to be a part of it.

3. Houston based Dr. Renu Khator was one of the recipents of the Light of India Award. Did you get a chance to talk to her?

Yes, Dr. Renu Khator won both the Jury and People’s choice awards. I had the privilege of talking to her and her wonderful husband Suresh Khator. She gave a lovely acceptance speech. It was an honor to meet with her.

4. At the awards ceremony and many other international events that you have attended what has been the feedback on Bollywood and Indian cinema.

Everyone loves Bollywood and its amazing to see that they are quite up to speed with what is happening there. It feels great to be a part of Bollywood.

5. Lastly the secret to Pooja’s hot sexy look?

Good Genes  Thank you Mom & Dad.

Do follow Pooja on twitter @iampoojabatra and like her on Facebook.

Dr Bedabrata Pain,the NASA research scientist tumed film director, with actress Pooja Batra on the opening night of the new York Indian Film Festival 2012 in New York. Pain's first movie, Chittagong,was screened on the opening, May 23.

LOS ANGELES, United States

Luminaries such as Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Bollywood stars Pooja Batra and Prashant Raj, and Latin sensation Charo came out to celebrate the book launch of Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla’s Lambda Literary Award finalist novel, “The Two Krishnas,” at Eleven Lounge and Club in West Hollywood April 22.

“The Two Krishnas,” published in June 2011 as “The Exiles” (HarperCollins), has been nominated for the 24th Annual Lambda Literary Award. “The Two Krishnas” is an exploration of infidelity and the nature of imperiled desire and faith: Pooja Kapoor, a betrayed wife and mother, is forced to question her faith and marriage when she discovers that her husband, Rahul, is having an affair with another man.

Born in Kenya, Dhalla is the author of “Ode to Lata,” which he later adapted, co-directed and produced into the motion picture “The Ode.” 

His most recent film, “Embrace,” is a dramatization of the Mumbai 2008 terror attacks. It stars Rebecca Hazlewood (NBC’s “Outsourced”) and Ajay Mehta, and will premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival later this month.

American United Beer & Spirits, the exclusive U.S. importer and distributor of India’s largest alcohol beverage company, The United Breweries Group, introduced three spirit brands at the largest liquor convention in the world, The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Conference, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, Apr. 2 to 5.

Spirit connoisseurs got their first taste of Royal Challenge Whisky, Romanov Vodka and Antiquity Whisky, which are now available at select liquor stores in New York, New Jersey, and Chicago.

“We are known to be innovators in the liquor industry,” said Tony Bedi, president of The UB Group, Americas. “Our brands enjoy 59 percent of the market share in India, and we’re proud to be introducing Indian whisky and vodka to the selective liquor consumers in America.”

Indian model, actress and entrepreneur Pooja Batra is the U.S. brand ambassador for Royal Challenge Whisky. Batra, a former Miss India, has acted in several Bollywood and Hollywood films and now runs a multimedia production company called Glowbell Inc.

“As an army brat, I grew up with Royal Challenge Whisky around our home because it still is my father’s drink of choice,” said Batra. “Given that this is a premium product sold at a fraction of the price, the timing to launch this brand in the U.S. could not be more perfect. I’m certain that people of my generation will enjoy this spirit as much as the generation before us.”

The UB Group is the second largest spirits company in the world, and it currently has 140 different liquor brands with exports to more than 50 countries.

Pooja Batra has been signed on as the U.S. brand ambassador for Royal Challenge Whisky.

American United Beer & Spirits, the exclusive U.S. importer and distributor of India's largest beverage alcohol company The United Breweries (UB) Group, introduced three spirit brands- Royal Challenge Whisky, Romanov Vodka, and Antiquity Whisky at the largest liquor convention in the world, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Conference, which took place in Las Vegas from April 2 to 5, 2012.

"We are known to be an innovator in the liquor industry," said Tony Bedi, President of The UB Group, Americas. "Our brands enjoy 59% of the market share in India, and we're proud to be introducing Indian whisky and vodka to the selective liquor consumers in America."

Batra, a former Miss India, has acted in more than 20 Bollywood films, garnering major accolades for her cinematic performances and currently runs a multi- media production company called Glowbell Inc.

"As an army brat, I grew up with Royal Challenge Whisky around our home because it still is my father's drink of choice," said Batra. "Given that this is a premium product sold at a fraction of the price, the timing to launch this brand in the U.S. could not be more perfect. I'm certain that people of my generation will enjoy this spirit as much as the generation before us."

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Mumbai: Pooja Batra has been appointed as the US brand ambassador for a hard drinks brand. "As an army brat, I grew up with drinks around our home because whiskey is still my father's drink of choice," says Batra. All that we can say is cheers!