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Poonam Dhillon (born 18 April 1962) is an Indian actress and politician. A former Femina Miss India (1977),[1] she is best known for her 1979 film Noorie. Some of her well-known films include Red Rose (1980), Dard (1981), Romance (1983), Sohni Mahiwal (1984), Teri Meherbaniyan (1985) Samundar (1986), Saveraywali Gaadi (1986), Karma (1986), Naam (1986) and Maalamaal (1988).

Poonam Dhillon
Dhillon in 2012
Born (1962-04-18) 18 April 1962 (age 60)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
OccupationActress, politician
Years active1978– Present
Spouse
Ashok Thakeria
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(m. 1988; div. 1997)​
Children2
WebsiteOfficial website

Dhillon participated in Bigg Boss in 2009. She played the lead role of Sharda Modi in the Sony TV series Ekk Nayi Pehchaan in 2013. She has done theatre, starting with the award-winning "The Perfect Husband" and many other plays, the latest being "The Perfect Wife" with several shows in United States and Dubai.


Career


The first time Dhillon gained fame was when she got crowned Miss Young India 1978 at the age of 16.[2]

Director Yash Chopra noticed her and offered her a role in the film Trishul (1978) where her song "Gapoochi Gapoochi Gum Gum" with Sachin Pilgaonkar[3][4] became popular.[5] Chopra then gave her the title role in Noorie (1979) opposite Farooq Shaikh, which he produced. The low budget film Noorie shot in Bhaderwah, Kashmir, became a superhit and was a phenomenal success at the box office, partly also for Khayyam's music. For this film, Poonam was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.[citation needed]

Subsequently, she went on to act in around 90 films in Hindi, including Sohni Mahiwal, Red Rose, Teri Kasam, Dard, Nishana, Yeh Vaada Raha, Samunder, Romance, Kasam, and Sitamgar. She was paired with Rajesh Khanna[6] in six films: Dard, Nishaan, Zamana, Awam, Red Rose (1980 film) and Jai Shiv Shankar.[7][8] She made a special appearance in Judaai as a favour to producer Boney Kapoor when Juhi Chawla had to drop out.

She also appeared in regional films such as Nyay Danda (Bengali), Yuddha Kaanda (Kannada), Ishtam (Telugu) and Yavarum Nalam (Tamil), 13B: Fear Has a New Address (Hindi).

Dhillon was a contestant on Season 3 of Bigg Boss aired on Colors TV in 2009. She ended up as the second runner-up on the show.[9] Her big comeback on Indian television in a lead role was with the serial Ekk Nayi Pehchaan on Sony TV in 2013 where she played the uneducated yet ideal wife of a rich businessman.[10]

She has been in the Hindi theater production The Perfect Husband, which won the best comedy play award in 2005 and which completed a Golden jubilee run. She then did another play The Perfect Wife co-starring Sooraj Thapar and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi with Asif Sheikh. She was also seen in a play called U Turn which is the Hindi version of a Marathi play.[11]

Dhillon ventured into the make-up van business, pioneering the concept in the Indian film industry. She runs a make-up van company called "Vanity."[12]


Personal life


Dhillon was born on 18 April 1962, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.[citation needed] Her father Amreek Singh was an aeronautical engineer in the Indian Air Force and would often get transferred. Her mother was a school principal and both her siblings are doctors. Poonam was quite studious growing up and aspired to become a doctor.[12][13][14] Poonam attended Carmel Convent in [Chandigarh] for schooling and did her graduation after joining films at age 16.[15]

In 2013, she was pursuing an MBA in International Business.[16] Dhillon was married to producer Ashok Thakeria and has two children, a daughter Paloma[17] and a son Anmol.[18]


Activism and politics


She has been very active with social causes like drug awareness, AIDS awareness, family planning and organ donation.[12]

She has been a prominent speaker at the SAARC business summits in Kathmandu and Delhi and was appointed cultural ambassador.[19] She was also a speaker at the MINDMINE event.[20] In 2012, she along with other celebrities participated in a show supporting the "Save and Empower the Girl Child" cause in collaboration with Lilavati Hospital.[21][22]

In 2014, she launched an event management and film production company called "Poetic Justice Films and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd." with industrialist Aneel Murarka and choreographer Samir Tanna.[23]

In 2017, Dhillon was appointed as one of four members to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal, which is the official body for appeals against decisions of the Central Board of Film Certification in the Indian film industry.[24]

Dhillon joined the Bhartiya Janta Party in 2004 and was appointed Vice President of the Mumbai unit of the party in 2019.[25][26]


Filmography



Films


Year Film Role Language Notes
2020 Jai Mummy Di Hindi [27][28]
2014 Double Di Trouble Punjabi [29]
2013 Ramaiya Vastavaiya Hindi [30]
2011 Kunasathi Kunitari Marathi
Miley Naa Miley Hum Hindi
2009 Dil Bole Hadippa! Hindi
13B Hindi
2001 Ishtam Telugu
1997 Judaai Hindi
Mahaanta Hindi
1992 Virodhi Hindi
1991 Deshwasi Hindi
Jhoothi Shaan Hindi
Qurbani Rang Layegi Hindi
1990 Vidrohi Hindi
Jai Shiv Shankar Hindi
Amiri Garibi Hindi
Atishbaz Hindi
Pathar Ke Insan Hindi
Police Public Hindi
1989 Yuddha Kaanda Kannada
Batwara Hindi
Abhimanyu Hindi
Galiyon Ka Badshah Hindi
Hisaab Khoon Ka Hindi
Saaya Hindi
1988 Hum Farishte Nahin Hindi
Kasam Hindi
Maalamaal Hindi
Sone Pe Suhaaga Hindi
1987 Himmat Aur Mehanat Hindi
Awam Hindi
Mard Ki Zabaan Hindi
1986 Avinash Hindi
Dosti Dushmani Hindi
Ek Chadar Maili Si Hindi
Karma Hindi
Khel Mohabbat Ka Hindi
Naam Hindi
Palay Khan Hindi
Samundar Hindi
Saveray Wali Gaadi Hindi
1985 Bepanaah Hindi
Geraftaar Hindi
Kabhi Ajnabi The Hindi
Shiva Ka Insaaf Hindi
Sitamgar Hindi
Tawaif Hindi
Teri Meherbaniyan Hindi
Zamana Hindi
1984 Badal Hindi
John Jani Janardhan Hindi
Laila Hindi
Sohni Mahiwal Hindi
Yaadgar Hindi
1983 Nishan Hindi
Qayamat Hindi
Romance Hindi
1982 Aapas Ki Baat Hindi
Sawaal Hindi
Teri Kasam Hindi
Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya Hindi
Yeh Vaada Raha Hindi
1981 Baseraa Hindi
Dard Poonam Bhargav Hindi
Main Aur Mera Haathi Hindi
Poonam Hindi
1980 Red Rose Hindi
Biwi-O-Biwi Hindi
Nishana Hindi
1979 Kaala Patthar Special appearance Hindi
Noorie Hindi [31]
1978 Trishul Hindi

Television


Year Show(s) Role Notes
1995 Andaz Pooja
2000 The Chust Drust show Host [32]
2002–2004 Kittie Party Manju [33][34]
2009 Bigg Boss 3 Contestant Second runner-up[35][9]
2013–2014 Ekk Nayi Pehchaan Sharda [36]
2014 Dil Diyan Gallan Dil Hi Jaane... Punjabi Debut
2016 Santoshi Maa Herself / Narrator [37]
2018 Dil Hi Toh Hai Mamta Noon [38]
2018 Pratigya - Stand For a Cause Host [39]
2021 Dil Bekaraar Mamta Thakur Web Series on Disney+ Hotstar

Accolades


Award Year Work Award Category Result
1980 Noorie 27th Filmfare Awards Best Actress Nominated
2015 Ekk Nayi Pehchaan Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama) Won

References


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  2. Trivia – Celebrity Snippets – Femina Miss India – Indiatimes. The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  3. Bharathi S. Pradhan (15 April 2012). "Poonam's show". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  4. Shivani Mankermi (12 January 2014). "Poonam Dhillon, Bollywood beauty to telly housewife". India Today. Mumbai. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  5. "Latest Photos, Mumbai News Photo, Entertainment Gallery, and Sports News Images Gallery".
  6. Birthday Special: Rajesh Khanna – 6 Archived 17 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Entertainment.in.msn.com (29 December 2011). Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  7. A rose by any name. The Economic Times. (17 November 2007). Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  8. "Poonam Dhillon to enchant the silver screen once again". Realbollywood.com. 20 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  9. "I participated in 'Bigg Boss' to connect with next gen: Poonam Dhillon". DNA India. 27 December 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  10. Mankermi, Shivani (12 January 2014). "Poonam Dhillon, Bollywood beauty to telly housewife". India Today. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  11. "It's play time for Poonam Dhillon". Zee News. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  12. "Actors need good PR skills: Poonam Dhillon - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  13. "Poonam Dhillon: Do you know the actress-turned-politician wanted to be a doctor?". mid-day. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  14. "Nokia Jeena Isi Ka Namm Hai". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  15. "Poonam Dhillon talks about her school time friends and teachers | Hindi Movie News - Bollywood - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  16. Priyanka Naithani (26 March 2013). "Poonam Dhillon pursuing MBA degree". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  17. "Meet Poonam Dhillon's daughter Paloma, internet's latest CRUSH!- News Nation". News Nation. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  18. "Bhansali to launch Poonam Dhillon's son Anmol with Tuesdays and Saturdays?". India Today. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  19. "Promote tourism through cinema in SAARC countries: actors". MSN. 23 September 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  20. "MindMine Summit". MindMine Summit. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  21. "Poonam's show". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  22. "Images: Kajol and Sushmita Sen lend their celeb power to the girl child". Firstpost. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  23. "Poonam Dhillon celebrated her birthday and launched her company Poetic Justice Films and Entertainment at The Westin Mumbai Garden City in Mumbai - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  24. "Dhillon among three women on Film Tribunal". Indian Television Dot Com. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  25. "Mumbai BJP's new vice-president Poonam Dhillon says she wants to be a hardcore worker, not decorative piece". Firstpost. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  26. "BJP appoints actress Poonam Dhillon as BJP Mumbai Vice-President". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  27. IANS (18 February 2019). "Poonam Dhillon excited to star in 'Jai Mummy Di'". Business Standard India. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  28. "Poonam Dhillon returns to the big screen as Mummy Ji in Luv Ranjan's next". India Today. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  29. "Movie review: Dharmendra-starrer Double Di Trouble is a laugh riot". Hindustan Times. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  30. Vinayak Chakravorty (19 July 2013). "Movie review: Ramaiya Vastavaiya". India Today. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  31. "Poonam Dhillon: Even after 30 years, people call me Noorie". Rediff. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  32. "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television". The Tribune.
  33. "'Kittie Party's success is a victory for women: Shobhaa De". Indian Television Dot Com. 8 February 2003. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  34. "Kittie Party Flashback: How the cast looks like now". The Times of India. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  35. "Poonam Dhillon, Shamita in Big Boss 3". Hindustan Times. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  36. "Poonam Dhillon's TV show is titled 'Ek Nayi Pehchaan' - Indian Express". The Indian Express. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  37. Unnikrishnan, Chaya (20 May 2016). "Poonam Dhillon turns sutradhar for Santoshi Maa". DNA India. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  38. "Poonam Dhillon quits 'Dil Hi Toh Hai' after two days of shoot - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  39. "Brands Impact's Pratigya - Stand for a Cause makes a Huge Impact". The Image Star. Retrieved 19 August 2019.


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Пуна́м Дхилло́н (хинди पूनम ढिल्लों, англ. Poonam Dhillon, род. 18 апреля 1962, Канпур, Индия) — индийская актриса кино, театра и телевидения.


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