Pooja Batra Shah, former Miss India, training MMA – “Something exciting brewing”
Pooja Batra Shah, an Indian-American actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder, best known for her roles in Hindi films, teased an MMA related project in her last social media post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Back in #MMA training 🥊 with @ufcgymindia to sharpen my form. Something exciting brewing. #Brownbelt” the 49-year-old actress wrote.
Back in #MMA training 🥊 with @ufcgymindia to sharpen my form. Something exciting brewing. #Brownbelt pic.twitter.com/ivJTEsWy3L
— Pooja Batra Shah (@iampoojabatra) October 29, 2025
Batra’s entry into the spotlight came through modeling and pageants. In 1993, she was the first runner-up at Femina Miss India and won the Femina Miss India International title, representing India internationally. She became one of India’s top supermodels, walking in over 250 fashion shows in India and abroad.
UFC Gym India is the Indian branch of UFC GYM, a global fitness franchise launched in 2009 as the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. The gym targets fitness enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels with a focus on MMA-style workouts, strength training, cardio, group classes, and youth programs.
