EP-315 | Poonam Dhillon on Rajesh Khanna, Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Yash Chopra, Vanity Vans & Politics
Poonam Dhillon, a timeless icon of Indian cinema, began her journey as a model and rose to fame after being crowned second runner-up at Miss India 1977. She debuted at 16 with the blockbuster Trishul, and later went on to act in popular movies like Noorie, Red Rose, and Teri Kasam, she shared the screen with legends such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor, becoming a beloved figure in Bollywood’s golden era. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Poonam Dhillon takes us through her remarkable career, from her accidental entry into films to navigating the industry’s challenges as a young actress. She shares nostalgic anecdotes about shooting 'Trishul' with Amitabh Bachchan, her bond with co-stars like Farooq Sheikh. She also started the idea of vanity vans with her company, Vanity. Poonam opens up about her personal life, including her early marriage, raising her kids, and balancing work and family. She also discusses her role as president of CINTAA, where she fights for better pay for small-time actors, and her time with the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal. Poonam shares her brief stint in politics with the BJP in 2004 and her work with NGOs for causes like organ donation. With warmth, she talks about her love for theatre and her hope to support new artists. #anipodcastwithsmitaprakash #poonamdhillon #bollywood #podcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Coming Up 01:44 – Introduction 05:00 – Working in film Trishul 07:40 – Debut scene with Amitabh Bachchan 09:21 – Why Yash Chopra chose Poonam? 11:02 – Working with Rajesh Khanna 15:15 – Fan crowd for Rajesh Khanna 15:49 – Shooting with Kumar Gaurav 17:47 – Costume designers in the 1980s 22:39 – Working with Rishi Kapoor 25:15 – Do directors go strict on their own kids? 29:14 – Kamal Haasan’s lesson on punctuality 32:12 – Working in television 35:47 – Robbery at home 37:22 – Working for street children 40:09 – Why was Poonam upset with her marriage? 42:32 – Life after divorce 43:44 – Friends’ reaction after divorce 45:19 – Bollywood’s 80s dating & marriage stories 49:37 – Off-screen moments with co-stars 51:13 – Introducing vanity vans 53:36 – Dining at Rishi Kapoor’s home 57:02 – How 'Yeh Vaada Raha' film was pitched 01:01:20 – 80s Heroines Avoided Abuse 01:02:51 – Handling emotions after shooting 01:06:45 – Managing finances & investment 01:14:42 – Lessons for children 01:17:00 – Working with FCAT & CINTAA 01:24:52 – Joining BJP & social work 01:27:00 – Offered Rajya Sabha seat Join ANI's YouTube membership to get access to perks: / @aninewsindia Subscribe now and press the bell icon 🔔 to get new video updates: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi -------------------------------------- ANI is South Asia's leading Multimedia News Agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, Internet, broadband, newspapers, and mobiles. Subscribe now! Enjoy and stay connected with us!! ☛ Subscribe to ANI News YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi ☛ Visit our Official website: https://www.aninews.in/ ☛ Follow ANI: / ani ☛ Like us: / aninews.in ☛ Email to: [email protected], [email protected] ☛ Copyrights © All Rights Reserved ANI Media Pvt Ltd.
