veteran actor Raza Murad Looking back recently on one of the most memorable success stories of Hindi cinema, he recalled Poonam DhillonBreakthrough came with the 1979 classic “Noorie.” Murad called her one of the most beautiful heroines in Indian cinema and said the film made the actress famous almost overnight. Sharing a picture with Poonam Dhillon on social media, the actor fondly recalled her performance and praised her innocence and natural screen presence for making the film a huge success.
Raza Murad looks back on Poonam Dhillon’s rise to stardom
Looking back on the impact Nouri had on audiences, Murad praised the actress for her portrayal of a Kashmiri village girl, a role that made her one of the most revered faces of her generation.He wrote: “With Poonam Dhirong Ji, one of the most beautiful heroines of our Hindi cinema. She became a heartthrob of our country after the release of Noorie, in which she played an innocent Kashmiri village girl who commits suicide after being molested by a village goon. Her innocence and raw beauty played an important role in the 1979 film’s huge success. After the release of “noorie”, it became famous overnight. Khayyam Sahab’s music adds a new dimension to the film’s success. Farooq Sheikh and Bharat Kapoor’s convincing performance was highly appreciated. “
Why ‘Noorie’ Is Still a Classic
Producer: Yash Chopra Directed by Manmohan Krishna, “Noorie” stars Poonam Dhillon alongside Farooq Shaikh, Madan Puri and Iftekhar. Released in 1979, the romantic drama became one of the most commercially successful films of the year and ranks among the highest-grossing Hindi films in India.The film also enjoys great international popularity. After its release in China in 1981, Noori became one of the most successful Indian films in the country, further extending its reach beyond Indian audiences.
Collaboration between Raza Murad and Poonam Dhillon
Raza Murad and Poonam Dhillon have shared screen space in several films over the years. One of their famous collaborations was Ashim Samanta’s 1986 period action film Palay Khan, in which Poonam played Zulekha Khan and Murad played Khan Ali Hassan Khan. Jackie Shroff plays the eponymous character in the film.Apart from ‘Palay Khan’, the two actors also appeared together in films like ‘Yaadgaar’ and ‘Mahaanta’, creating an unforgettable on-screen pairing that is still remembered by fans of classic Hindi cinema.
