Acting
Apr 17, 1962
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Poonam Dhillon
Acting
Biography
Poonam Dhillon was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an Indian actress and has served as the President of ๐๐๐๐๐๐ (๐๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง) since 2024. Fondly referred to as the โNoori girl,โ she rose to fame with her innocent and fresh-faced portrayal of Noori in Yash Chopraโs 1979 surprise hit Noori. The tragic love story between Noori and Yusuf, played by Farooq Sheikh, set against the backdrop of Kashmir, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Though she had earlier made her debut in Trishul 1978, opposite Sachin Pilgaonkar, her song Gapuchi Gapuchi Gum Gum from that film gained immense popularity. A former Miss Young India 1977, Poonam Dhillon left a mark in Hindi cinema, regional films, television, and theater. Apart from Noori, she is best known for her memorable performances in hit films such as Trishul 1978, Red Rose 1980, Dard 1981, Teri Kasam 1982, Yeh Vaada Raha 1982, Romance 1983, Sohni Mahiwal 1984, Teri Meherbaniyan 1985, Karma 1986, and Naam 1986. She received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress for Noori and later won the Indian Telly Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015 for Ek Nayi Pehchaan. Born into an academically accomplished family, her father was an Air Force aeronautical engineer, and her mother was a school principal. She was the sports captain of her school and excelled in athletics, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, and skating. After winning Miss Young India, her photograph caught the attention of Yash Chopra, who offered her a film role. Although initially hesitant, she accepted the offer after Class 10 and continued her studies alongside acting, later graduating in Political Science, Public Administration, and Economics. *Unlike many of her contemporaries, Poonam Dhillon prioritized education even at the height of her acting career. She successfully completed her graduation while working in films, demonstrating her commitment to personal growth and academic excellence. Continuing her pursuit of lifelong learning, she later earned an MBA in International Business, further reflecting her dedication to education and professional development.* Poonam Dhillon has appeared in nearly 100 films across languages, including Hindi, Bengali Nyaya Danda, Kannada Yuddha Kanda, Telugu Ishtam, Marathi Kunasathi Kunitaari, Punjabi Double Di Trouble, and Gujarati cinema. In television, she has featured in Kitty Party, Ek Nayi Pehchaan, Santoshi Maa, and Dil Hi Toh Hai. She was also the second runner-up in Bigg Boss Season 3 2009. On stage, she starred in The Perfect Husband, an award-winning play that completed a golden jubilee run and was voted Best Comedy Play in 2005. She also acted in The Perfect Wife and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi. Poonam Dhillon is also known for her commitment to social causes such as drug awareness, AIDS awareness, family planning, and organ donation. She has spoken at SAARC business summits in Kathmandu and Delhi and has served as a cultural ambassador. In 2017, she was appointed a member of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal FCAT, the official body that heard appeals against CBFC decisions. In recent years, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP, expanding her presence into politics while continuing to remain active in public life and creative pursuits. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
Feature Films (73)
Veera, a fire-cracker of a girl who lives in a small village but dreams of playing cricket in the big league. Rohan is an accomplished captain of a county cricket team in England. Rohan returns to India to captain his father's cricket team which has been losing for the last 8 years. In a Village where girls don't play Cricket, Veera has to put on a put on a turban & beard to live her dream.
Dil Bole Hadippa!
Wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit in his youth, Ram's seeks vengeance against Teja. Upon his release from prison, Ram changes his name to Raj, and gets employed by Teja. Teja finds out that Ram loves Julie, and goes to meet her, only to find out that she does not know any man by the name of Ram, and when shown a photograph, she identifies him as Raj. Angry with Ram for concealing his true identity, and for attempting to avenge himself, Teja has Ram imprisoned, and the only one who can save Ram is an elephant.
Main Aur Mera Hathi
The film is based on Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare's well-known play, takes a Desi avatar when father-son pair discover their mirror images in a different city. The riot of laughter begins when the people around this duplicate duo keep confusing between the two!
Double Di Trouble
Manu, a poor farmer, insists Pannalal to marry his sister, Tulsi, after he molests her. When he refuses, Manu resorts to a trick to avenge the insult.
Abhimanyu
Television & Series (8)
A quintessential loser and detective with questionable skills and laughable methods navigates through petty crimes. However, something sinister is brewing.
Mukesh Jasoos
Set in 1980s' Delhi, Debjani, an easy-going English newsreader, meets Dylan, a fiery journalist. It's a clash of ideals with a strong dose of attraction.
Dil Bekaraar
The Noons are a family with values, traditions, and legacy. Rithwik, the eldest son of the family, is the most loved. His life revolves around work and family, leaving no room for love, since he doesn't believe in it. Will a perfect son always be this perfect? Or will love trap him?
Dil Hi Toh Hai
Kapil Sharma is back with his gang - Bindu, Chandan and 'mohalle ki dhoban' Gudiya. In tow is a new character, Maski, along with Goli, Roopmati and more! Enjoy guaranteed laughter with Kapil and his antics as different celebrities join in.
The Kapil Sharma Show
Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.
