A veteran player Raza Murad I recently took a look back at one of Hindi cinema’s greatest success stories in living memory Poonam Dhillon‘Success is the 1979 classic ‘Noorie’. Calling her one of the leading ladies in Indian cinema, Murad said the film catapulted the actress to national recognition almost overnight. Sharing a picture with Poonam Dhillon on social media, the actor reminisced about his role and credited her innocence and natural look for making the film a huge success.
Raza Murad reflects on Poonam Dhillon’s rise to fame
Recalling the impact ‘Noorie’ had on people, Murad praised the actor for portraying a young Kashmiri village girl, which made her one of the most loved characters of her generation.He wrote: “I have poonam dhillon ji, one of the leading ladies of our Hindi cinema. She became a heartthrob in our country after the release of ‘Noorie’ in which she played an innocent Kashmiri girl, who committed suicide after being raped by a village gangster. Her innocence and beauty were instrumental in the success of the movie released in 1979. It was just the star of the night after the release of noorie. khayyam sahab’s music added a new dimension to the success of this movie. Farooq Sheikh and Bharat Kapoor were widely appreciated for their inspiring performances. “
Why ‘Noorie’ remains a classic
Made up Yash Chopra directed by Manmohan Krishna, ‘Noorie’ featured Poonam Dhillon along with Farooq Shaikh, Madan Puri and Iftekhar. A romantic drama released in 1979, it became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year and became one of the highest grossing Hindi films at the Indian box office.The film was also a worldwide hit. When it was released in China in 1981, ‘Noorie’ became one of the most successful Indian films in the country, extending its legacy beyond India.
The collaboration of Raza Murad and Poonam Dhillon
Over the years, Raza Murad and Poonam Dhillon have shared screen space in several films. One of their most famous roles was Ashim Samanta’s 1986 drama ‘Palay Khan’, in which Poonam played Zulekha Khan while Murad essayed the role of Khan Ali Hassan Khan. Jackie Shroff directed the film in a prominent role.Apart from ‘Palay Khan’, the two actors also appeared together in films like ‘Yaadgaar’ and ‘Mahaanta’, forming an unforgettable film team that is still fondly remembered by old Indian film fans.