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Poonam Dhillon: The Actress Who Never Planned to be a Bollywood Star
Poonam Dhillon, a veteran Bollywood actress, made her acting debut in Yash Chopra's Trishul in 1978. The film boasted a star-studded cast including Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee, Hema Malini, Sachin Pilgaonkar, and Waheeda Rehman in a special appearance. Although many aspiring actors dream of making it big in Bollywood, Poonam had never planned to pursue a full-fledged career in the film industry.
In a recent interview, Poonam revealed that when she agreed to do Trishul, she was still attending school and simply saw the opportunity as an adventure. She was thrilled to work with such legendary actors and had no ego problems sharing the screen with them. Poonam shared that at the time, she had no idea about films, their length, roles, or importance. She never thought of it as her first film or a way to kickstart her career. Instead, she just wanted to try it once and then return to her studies.
After completing her school, Poonam joined college, but her talent didn't go unnoticed by Yash Chopra. A few months into college, she received a call from Yash Chopra offering her a leading role in the drama Noorie, opposite Farooq Shaikh. The film, which was released in 1979, became a hit, especially for its music. Poonam was even nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the title character.
Throughout her career, Poonam appeared in several other notable films, including Sohni Mahiwal, Teri Kasam, Dard, Yeh Vaada Raha, and Jai Shiv Shankar. In 2009, she participated in the third season of Bigg Boss and ended up as the second runner-up.
More recently, Poonam appeared in the Netflix film Plan A Plan B with Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia. She also made her digital debut with Disney Hotstar's web series Dil Bekaraar with Raj Babbar in 2021.
Poonam's journey in the film industry is unique as she never planned to be a Bollywood star. Her passion for acting led her to take a chance on Trishul, which ultimately led to a successful career in the entertainment industry. She never let her success get to her head and always remained humble, even when working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry.
Poonam Dhillon's story is a reminder that sometimes the best things in life happen when we take a chance on an adventure. Her talent and hard work have undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the Indian film industry.
- PTC PUNJABI
