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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Poonam Dhillon Says Media Would Write Sridevi Was 'Dumb': 'Sometimes If Non-Veg Jokes...'
Last Updated: Poonam and Sridevi shared screen space in films like Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Poonam's movies Red Rose and Nishana were Hindi remakes of Sridevi's earlier Tamil and Telugu hits. Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon recently opened up about the challenges faced by actresses in the early days of Indian cinema, revealing how many, including the late Sridevi, were often misunderstood for deliberately playing 'dumb" on film sets. In a conversation with ANI, Poonam shared that she herself often played the 'dumb blonde" during her early years in the industry. 'Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years," she recalled with a laugh. Elaborating on the reason behind this behaviour, Poonam said it was often a protective mechanism. 'Sometimes if non-veg jokes were being cracked on the set, you didn't sit and guffaw with them. You just pretended you didn't understand what they've said. So that, you know, that little distance is maintained," she explained. 'Because the moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with the heroes, they, in our times, used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. So being dumb was very convenient for years." She also defended Sridevi, who was often labelled as 'dumb" by the media despite her legendary acting skills. 'Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She cannot be so brilliant if she were dumb," said Poonam. 'The media would write, 'oh she's dumb. She'll say ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it." Poonam and Sridevi shared screen space in films like Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Additionally, Poonam's movies Red Rose and Nishana were Hindi remakes of Sridevi's earlier Tamil and Telugu hits. Reflecting on their time together, Poonam noted, 'I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her in a couple of films. But she was a subdued person." Sridevi, widely regarded as India's first female superstar, passed away on February 24, 2018, in Dubai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. First Published:
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Media Would Write Sridevi Is Dumb, I Refuse To Believe That," Says Poonam Dhillon
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon, who won countless hearts with her graceful screen presence and ethereal beauty as part of Indian cinema since the late 70s, continues to captivate audiences with her timeless charm. Recently, Poonam sat down with ANI to give a sneak peek into how yesteryear actresses used to behave on and off sets. Poonam quipped, "Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years." She also explained why earlier heroines used to behave in such a manner. And it does make sense. "It was for two reasons. Sometimes if non-veg jokes were being cracked on the set so you didn't sit and guffaw with them. You just pretended you didn't understand only what they've said. So that, you know, that little distance is maintained. Because the moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with the heroes, they, in our times, used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. So being dumb was very convenient for years," Poonam said. She also talked about how the media had misconceptions about late actor Sridevi. "Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She cannot be so brilliant if she were dumb. The media would write, 'oh she's dumb. She'll say ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it," Poonam recalled. Poonam worked with Sridevi in films such as Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Poonam's films Red Rose and Nishana were also Hindi remakes of Sridevi's notable movies in Tamil and Telugu languages. Opening up about her experience working with the late star, Poonam shared, "I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her in a couple of she was a subdued person." Sridevi died on February 24, 2018, in Dubai.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Media would call Sridevi dumb, but I say that's a ploy': Poonam Dhillon on misconceptions around the late star
Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon, who has been part of Indian cinema since the late 1970s, has won countless hearts with her graceful screen presence and ethereal beauty. She continues to captivate audiences with her timeless charm. Recently, Poonam sat down with ANI to give a sneak peek into how yesteryear actors used to behave on and off sets. (Also Read: Poonam Dhillon says she introduced vanity vans to Bollywood, reveals how name of her company became a generic term) Sridevi and Poonam Dhillon worked together in films like Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Poonam quipped, "Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years." She also explained why earlier heroines used to behave in such a manner. And it does make sense. "It was for two reasons. Sometimes if non-veg jokes were being cracked on the set so you didn't sit and guffaw with them. You just pretended you didn't understand only what they've said. So that, you know, that little distance is maintained. Because the moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with the heroes, they, in our times, used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. So being dumb was very convenient for years," Poonam said. On media misconceptions about Sridevi Poonam also talked about how the media had misconceptions about the late actor Sridevi. "Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She cannot be so brilliant if she were dumb. The media would write, 'oh she's dumb. She'll say, ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it," Poonam recalled. Poonam worked with Sridevi in films such as Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Poonam's films Red Rose and Nishana were also Hindi remakes of Sridevi's notable Tamil and Telugu movies. Opening up about her experience working with the late star, Poonam shared, 'I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her in a couple of she was a subdued person.' Sridevi breathed her last on 24 February 2018, in Dubai.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Media would write Sridevis dumb, I refuse to believe that': Poonam Dhillon
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon, who won countless hearts with her graceful screen presence and ethereal beauty as part of Indian cinema since the late 70s, continues to captivate audiences with her timeless charm. Recently, Poonam sat down with ANI to give a sneak peek into how yesteryear actresses used to behave on and off sets. Poonam quipped, "Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years." She also explained why earlier heroines used to behave in such a manner. And it does make sense. "It was for two reasons. Sometimes if non-veg jokes were being cracked on the set so you didn't sit and guffaw with them. You just pretended you didn't understand only what they've said. So that, you know, that little distance is maintained. Because the moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with the heroes, they, in our times, used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. So being dumb was very convenient for years," Poonam said. She also talked about how the media had misconceptions about late actor Sridevi. "Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She cannot be so brilliant if she were dumb. The media would write, 'oh she's dumb. She'll say ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it," Poonam recalled. Poonam worked with Sridevi in films such as 'Sone Pe Suhaaga' and 'Judaai'. Poonam's films 'Red Rose' and 'Nishana' were also Hindi remakes of Sridevi's notable movies in Tamil and Telugu languages. Opening up about her experience working with the late star, Poonam shared, "I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her in a couple of she was a subdued person." Sridevi breathed her last on February 24, 2018, in Dubai. (ANI)
