different error, can't compare Pooja time with Alia. She had to compete with Madhri, Juhi, Kajol, Sridevi, Tabu, Urmila, Karisma, raveena, Sonali. who is alia competing with? Anaya?
My quote was in reference to 'spunk' factor...yes, Pooja was wild & catty. But so were other 90's actresses. If Pooja was hypothetically with current lot of actresses, she would act differently too. So 'spunk' comparison with Alia is also invalid.
Pooja wasted her talent because she was an addict & took things for granted. With the privileges that she had, she could have possibly sustained herself (surpassing was difficult) against her contemporaries.
Regarding looks, Pooja was cute till she became really unfit & camera couldn't hide her flaws. Alia was cute till she wasn't trying to be sexy. Both were/are not good looking.
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