Born and raised in Mumbai, Pooja Vaibhav Ingale is a dynamic individual whose journey reflects determination, talent, and resilience. A graduate in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Mumbai University, she initially pursued her dream of joining the Indian Air Force as a pilot, clearing the AFCAT exam. Though she missed the merit list, she didn’t stop there—she also attempted for government services like Railway Loco Pilot, driven by her admiration for the defense uniform.

Currently, she is working as a Senior Software Engineer in a leading MNC in Pune, balancing her professional life with her many passions. A trained Bharatnatyam dancer since the age of 4-5, Pooja has explored various dance styles including Bollywood, folk, and hip-hop. Her love for performance took her to several reality shows in group, solo, and duet formats.

Sporty right from her school years, Pooja loves swimming and is a great badminton enthusiast, playing regularly with her husband and friends during weekends. Having got married in November 2024, she expresses happiness that marriage has brought her only more joys and opportunities.

Fashion shows followed on during college due to her model-like height and love for fashion. Now, she's on the grand stage of Forever Mrs India 2025, representing Pune. She's always game to conquer the mountains of fear first; she has already done bungee jumping in Rishikesh and scuba diving in Malvan; next on her list is skydiving.

Story:

Pooja's tale is one of bold aspiration and colorful self-expression. A Mumbai girl with sky-high ambitions, she was determined to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force. That route not working out as expected, her spirit did not break. She steered herself into engineering, established herself in the field of IT, and came into her own as a creative being through dance and fashion.

With each turn whether dancing on stage, cracking defence exams, working in IT, or indulging in adventure sports. Pooja has penned down a tale of courage and transformation. Her marriage in 2024 did not transform her, it just gave her more support and strength to her aspirations. Now, as Forever Mrs India 2025's contestant, she's living another chapter of her life, one of poise, purpose, and the chase of passion.

Life Goals:

Pooja seeks to live a life of purpose, balancing her technical professional life with her creative and adventurous endeavors. She desires to inspire women to remain committed to their aspirations, despite the twists and turns of life. Her dream is to continue pushing past boundaries, crush fears with exhilarating experiences, and empower others to pursue what ignites their soul.

Journey:

From a determined Mumbai girl pursuing dreams in defense services to a confident woman molding code in Pune's technosphere, Pooja Vaibhav Ingale's life is replete with grit, shifts, and triumphs. Her love for dance and fitness has remained unwavering, driving her sense of discipline and happiness. Her journey is also one of accepting change entering matrimony, not as a role switch, but as an extension to her aspirations. Now, her beauty queen journey commences with the addition of a new chapter in her never-ending story.

Educational Background:

Pooja did Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication (EXTC) from Mumbai University, where she gained a strong technical base. Not only did her education allow her to be a Senior Software Engineer in Pune, but it also greatly influenced the development of her problem-solving skills and structured way of personal improvement and artistic expression.