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Poonam Dhillon makes shocking remarks about Sridevi, says actress played dumb to avoid...
Poonam Dhillon is one of the best actresses of Bollywood. She acted well in many Bollywood films in the 70s and ruled many hearts. Recently Poonam told how earlier actresses used to behave on and off the set. She has also given her opinion about actress Sridevi. Actresses used to pretend to be stupid In a conversation with ANI, Poonam told that earlier actresses used to behave in such a way that they are fair girls and stupid. They do not understand anything. Poonam said, 'This used to happen due to two reasons. Sometimes if non-veg jokes were told on the set, she would not sit and laugh at them. She would just pretend that she is not understanding what they said. So that some distance remains with the people. Because as soon as the actresses started telling non-veg jokes with the hero, they used to think that this is a sign that the actress has some expectations from them. So it was good to act stupid for years.' Sridevi was not stupid She told how people made wrong assumptions about late actress Sridevi. She said, 'Sridevi was a very brilliant actress. If she had been stupid, she would not have been so brilliant. People used to say that she is stupid. I say she was a very smart and intelligent girl. If she had been stupid, how could she have been such a brilliant actress? I refuse to believe this.' Poonam praises Sridevi Poonam worked with Sridevi in films like 'Sone Pe Suhaaga' and 'Judai'. Talking about her experience of working with the late star, Poonam said, 'I have always praised her work. I have worked with her in a few films. She was a calm person.' Sridevi died on February 24, 2018 in Dubai.
News18
2 days ago
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- 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:
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Poonam Dhillon says Sridevi was not dumb as media portrayed her: 'But she was a subdued person'
Actress Poonam Dhillon recently addressed the long-standing perception of late superstar Sridevi . She shared that many people often portrayed the 'Nagina' actress as dumb in the media, but Poonam spoke about the much more intelligent side of her. Poonam Dhillon about media portraying Sridevi as dumb In an interview with ANI, Poonam spoke about the way Sridevi was often misrepresented in the media. 'Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She couldn't 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,' she said. Now, Jail DGP raises questions on Sridevi's death Poonam Dhillon's experience working with Sridevi She also spoke about the days they worked together in films such as 'Sone Pe Suhaaga' and 'Judaai'. 'I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her on a couple of films. But she was a subdued person,' she added. Dhillon also shared her own experiences navigating the film industry, admitting that she too projected a naïve image for self-preservation. She explained that this behaviour helped her maintain boundaries on sets, especially when someone made inappropriate jokes. She used to simply pretend she didn't understand the joke and moved on. The actress also shared that if anyone started laughing at such jokes on sets, the heroes of that time used to take it as a silent willingness to do certain things in their favour. She believes that behaving like a dumb person was more convenient for years. Poonam Dhillon's work front On the work front, Poonam Dhillon was last seen in 'Plan A Plan B', starring Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia. She also featured in the OTT series 'Dil Bekaraar'.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Poonam Dhillon defends Sridevi: She was brilliant, not dumb as media claimed
Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon on Monday stated that the late actor Sridevi was not as 'dumb' as she was often portrayed in the media. Dhillon called her a bright and sharp woman and said she refuses to believe an interview with ANI, the 63-year-old said, "Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She couldn't 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."advertisementShe also praised her work and added, "I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her on a couple of films. But she was a subdued person." The duo shared the screen space in films like 'Sone Pe Suhaaga' and 'Judaai'. Dhillon shared that even she acted dumb for years. She said, "Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years. It was for two reasons. 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 only what they've said. So, you know, that little distance is maintained."The veteran actor added, "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."On the work front, Poonam Dhillon was last seen in Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer 'Plan A Plan B'. She was also a part of JioHotstar show 'Dil Bekaraar'.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
3 days ago
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- 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.
