Poonam Dhillon

Biography

Poonam Dhillon was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, and rose to fame with her innocent portrayal of Noori in Yash Chopra's 1979 surprise hit Noori, a tragic love story set against the backdrop of Kashmir. A former Miss Young India 1977, she left a mark in Hindi cinema, regional films, television, and theater. She received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress for Noori and won the Indian Telly Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015.