Poonam Dhillon Biography: Age, Ex-Husband, Kids, Height, Movies, TV Shows, Movies, Instagram, Awards

Poonam Dhillon is a renowned Indian actress and politician celebrated for her graceful performances in Hindi cinema during the late 1970s and 1980s.

She gained fame through blockbuster films and beauty pageants, later expanding into television, theatre, and public service while empowering audiences with her elegant screen presence and versatile roles.

Poonam Dhillon
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Name:	Poonam Dhillon
Born:	April 18, 1962 (age 64 years old)
Place of Birth:	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Height:	1.68 m (168 cm)
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Amrik Singh and Gurcharan Kaur
Siblings:	Baljinder Singh Dhillon and Dr. Rishma Dhillon-Pai
Spouse:	Ashok Thakeria (former)
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	Anmol Thakeria and Paloma Thakeria
Occupation:	Actress, Politician
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Poonam Dhillon was born on April 18, 1962, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. She grew up in a Punjabi family with parents Amrik Singh, an aeronautical engineer in the Indian Air Force, and Gurcharan Kaur, a school principal. Ethnicity is Indian.

She has one brother Baljinder Singh Dhillon, a doctor, and one sister Dr. Rishma Dhillon-Pai, a gynecologist. Her religion is Hinduism.

She attended Carmel Convent High School in Chandigarh and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Punjab University.

Career

Poonam Dhillon began her journey after winning the Eve’s Weekly Miss Young India 1978 title. She made her film debut with a small role in Yash Chopra‘s Trishul in 1978.

Her breakthrough came with the 1979 blockbuster Noorie, which earned her a Filmfare Best Actress nomination.

She starred in numerous successful films including Red Rose, Dard, Romance, Sohni Mahiwal, Teri Meherbaniyan, Samundar, Karma, Naam, and Ek Chadar Maili Si.

She appeared in over 90 Hindi films along with works in Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada cinema.

In later years, she ventured into television with shows like Ekk Nayi Pehchaan and theatre productions. She also entered politics and continues to engage in social and public initiatives.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors for her acting excellence and service.

Awards and Nominations

• Filmfare Award Nomination for Best Actress — Noorie (1980)
• Indian Telly Awards — Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama) for Ekk Nayi Pehchaan (2015)
• Lions Gold Awards — Lifetime Achievement Award (2022)
• Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards — Great Contribution to Indian Cinema (2024)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @poonam_dhillon_

Personal Life

Poonam Dhillon, 64 years old, married film producer Ashok Thakeria in 1988. The couple had two children but divorced in 1997.

They share son Anmol Thakeria and daughter Paloma Thakeria. No other publicly known past relationships exist.

She prioritizes family time and focuses on her children while balancing her career and public life.

She remains single and dedicated to personal growth and professional commitments. Her height is 1.68 m (168 cm).

Net Worth

Poonam Dhillon‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD.

Income derives mainly from her extensive acting career in films, television serials, and theatre productions.

Additional revenue comes from political activities, brand endorsements, public appearances, and related entertainment ventures built over decades.

Filmography

• Trishul (1978)
• Noorie (1979)
• Red Rose (1980)
• Dard (1981)
• Sohni Mahiwal (1984)
• Karma (1986)
• Naam (1986)
• Ek Chadar Maili Si (1986)
• Ekk Nayi Pehchaan (TV, 2015)
• Jai Mummy Di (2020)
• Plan A Plan B (2022)