Poonam Dhillon
Actor Β· Born April 18, 1962 (64) Β· Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Poonam Dhillon was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an Indian actress and has served as the President of ππππππ (ππ’π§π & ππ ππ«ππ’π¬πππ¬ ππ¬π¬π¨ππ’πππ’π¨π§) since 2024. Fondly referred to as the βNoori girl,β she rose to fame with her innocent and fresh-faced portrayal of Noori in Yash Chopraβs 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
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- April 18, 1962 (64)
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Actor
- 17 on MovieCove Β· 76 credits in all
What are Poonam Dhillon's films like?
Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 Β· Wry 0 Β· Earnest 17
A split, not a type: Light 7 Β· Serious 4 Β· Dark 6
A split, not a type: Grounded 9 Β· Stylized 6 Β· Heightened 2
A split, not a type: Gentle 4 Β· Charged 6 Β· Intense 7
Steady 5 Β· Shifting 11 Β· Whiplash 1
A split, not a type: Straight-faced 9 Β· Some laughs 4 Β· Funny 4
Slow burn 6 Β· Even-paced 11 Β· Relentless 0
Casual 11 Β· Engaged 6 Β· Full focus 0
A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 Β· Affecting 4 Β· Heavy 8
Resolved 16 Β· Open-ended 1 Β· Ambiguous 0
Roles they play
Usually the Trickster: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.
- Heraldas Noorie Nabi in Noorie (1979)
- Tricksteras Shalini S. Mehra in Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011)
- Tricksteras Manjit's wife in Double DI Trouble (2014)
- Shadowas Pinky Bhalla in Jai Mummy Di (2020)
- Mentoras Kiran in Plan A Plan B (2022)
Moods and endings
- Happy6
- Bittersweet7
- Tragic2
- Ambiguous2
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Poonam Dhillon's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (7).
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Subscription and free streaming for Poonam Dhillon's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
76 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.
Madhaniyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
jaggo aayi aa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Ek Kori Prem Katha(2024)
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Plan A Plan B(2022)
Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films
Umran Ch Ki Rakheya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Dil Bekaraar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Mukesh Jasoos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Jai Mummy Di(2020)
Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films
Dil Hi Toh Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Hello Mumbai(2016)
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
Double DI Trouble(2014)
Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films
Ramaiya Vastavaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Miley Naa Miley Hum(2011)
Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films
Someone For Somebody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Dil Bole Hadippa(2009)
Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films
Bigg Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Ishtam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Mahaanta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Mohabbat Ki Aag(1997)
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Jhoothi Shaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Qurbani Rang Layegi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Deshwasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Police Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Vidrohi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Pathar Ke Insan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Galiyon Ka Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Hisaab Khoon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Batwara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Abhimanyu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Yuddha Kaanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Saaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Maalamaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Sone Pe Suhaaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Hum Farishte Nahin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Himmat Aur Mehanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Avam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Mard Ki Zabaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Avinash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Dosti Dhushmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Naam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Samundar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Ek Chadar Maili Si (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Karma(1986)
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films
Saveray Wali Gaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Palay Khan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Zamana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Geraftaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Bepanaah(1985)
Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Teri Meherbaniyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Baadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Sitamgar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Shiva Ka Insaaf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Kabhi Ajnabi The (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Tawaif(1985)
Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films
Laila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Yaadgaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Sohni Mahiwal(1984)
Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films
Qayamat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Nishaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya(1982)
Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Sawaal(1982)
Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films
Yeh Vaada Raha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Main Aur Mera Hathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Aapas Ki Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Dard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Biwi O Biwi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Baseraa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Red Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Nishana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Kaala Patthar(1979)
Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films
Noorie(1979)
Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films
Trishul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)
Poonam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Career shape
Star power in the 80th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles, 75 of them dated from 1978 to 2025; peak year 2008.
Biggest box office
13B: Fear Has a New Address (2009)
Highest rated
Kaala Patthar (1979)
Most popular right now
13B: Fear Has a New Address (2009)
Film career
Peak 2008 Β· back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.
- 1978Screen debutΒ· Trishul
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.
How do Poonam Dhillon's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up3
- 50th to 74th3
- 25th to 49th7
- Below 25th4
Shape of the crowd
7 of their 17 titles are Mixed.
- Universally Loved3
- Divisive5
- Cult Classic1
- Crowd Pleaser1
- Mixed7
Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Poonam Dhillon work with?
People who share at least 2 of Poonam Dhillon's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Dalip Tahil shares the most, 3.
Actors
- Dalip TahilShared titles: Hello Mumbai (2016), Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011), Dil Bole Hadippa (2009)See all 3 shared titles with Dalip Tahil
- Avtar GillShared titles: Double DI Trouble (2014), Sawaal (1982), Noorie (1979)See all 3 shared titles with Avtar Gill
- Shashi KapoorShared titles: Bepanaah (1985), Sawaal (1982), Kaala Patthar (1979)See all 3 shared titles with Shashi Kapoor
- Kader KhanShared titles: Karma (1986), Bepanaah (1985), Tawaif (1985)See all 3 shared titles with Kader Khan
Composers and cinematographers
- KhayyamShared titles: Bepanaah (1985), Sawaal (1982), Noorie (1979)See all 3 shared titles with Khayyam
- Laxmikant Shantaram KudalkarShared titles: Mohabbat Ki Aag (1997), Karma (1986)See all 2 shared titles with Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
- Pyarelal Ramprasad SharmaShared titles: Mohabbat Ki Aag (1997), Karma (1986)See all 2 shared titles with Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
- Kay GeeShared titles: Sawaal (1982), Kaala Patthar (1979)See all 2 shared titles with Kay Gee
Producers
- Yash ChopraShared titles: Sawaal (1982), Kaala Patthar (1979), Noorie (1979)See all 3 shared titles with Yash Chopra
- Ashok GhaiShared titles: Double DI Trouble (2014), Karma (1986)See all 2 shared titles with Ashok Ghai