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3 films·1979–1982·Top co-star: Avtar Gill (2 films)

Yash Chopra & Poonam Dhillon Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Yash Chopra and Poonam Dhillon appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1979 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kaala Patthar (1979 — 7.5/10). Films span Kaala Patthar (1979) through Sawaal (1982).

3
Films Together
6.9
Average Rating
1979 - 1982
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

The Yash Chopra & Poonam Dhillon partnership

From Kaala Patthar (1979) to Sawaal (1982). Kaala Patthar is the one most viewers reach for. The played out closed with Sawaal in 1982.

It started with Kaala Patthar (1979).

The shape of the work

The 1970s belonged to Kaala Patthar; the 1980s to Sawaal. Never on the same side of the camera — Yash Chopra producer, Poonam Dhillon actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 2 decades

The 1970s brought 2 films together, anchored by Kaala Patthar (7.5/10).

The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.8/10.

1970s
Films2
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Kaala Patthar(7.5)
  • Noorie(7.4)
Era:
Yash: ActivePoonam: Active
1980s
Films1
Avg Rating5.8/10
Notable:
  • Sawaal(5.8)
Era:
Yash: ActivePoonam: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19791982
Span3 years
Avg Interval~2 years

3 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

After Sawaal, Poonam Dhillon kept going for 48 more films; Yash Chopra stepped back.

Yash Chopra

Kaala Patthar was Yash Chopra's acting debut.

After Sawaal, Yash Chopra went on to appear in 17 more films, including Veer-Zaara (2004) and Mashaal (1984).

Poonam Dhillon

Kaala Patthar was Poonam Dhillon's acting debut.

After Sawaal, Poonam Dhillon went on to appear in 48 more films, including Yavarum Nalam (2009) and Qayamat (1983).

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