Veteran actor Poonam Dhillon has reportedly been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after being diagnosed with dengue. The actor has been under medical care for the past few days and is said to be recovering.
The news has left her fans and well-wishers concerned, with many hoping for her speedy recovery and return home soon.
Poonam Dhillon undergoing treatment
According to a health update shared by Vicky Lalwani on social media, Poonam Dhillon was admitted to Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with dengue. The senior actor is reportedly responding to treatment and is currently recovering.
The update also requested fans to pray for her complete recovery.
While the news has caused concern among her admirers, reports suggest that Poonam is doing better and remains under medical supervision.
A celebrated career in Hindi cinema
Poonam Dhillon has enjoyed a long and successful career in the Hindi film industry. Born on April 18, 1962, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, she entered the entertainment industry at a young age and went on to become one of the popular faces of Hindi cinema.
She first gained widespread attention after winning the Miss Young India title in 1978. The same year, she made her acting debut with the film Trishul.
Over the years, Poonam appeared in several memorable films and worked with some of the biggest stars of her generation.
Known for several popular films
Poonam Dhillon’s filmography includes movies such as Trishul, Red Rose, Teri Kasam, Dard, Nishaan, Yeh Vaada Raha, Samundar, Romance, Karam and Sitam.
She also shared the screen with legendary actor Rajesh Khanna in several films, including Dard, Nishaan, Zamana and Awaam.
Her performances and screen presence helped her establish herself as a prominent actor during the late 1970s and 1980s.
Her journey beyond acting
Poonam Dhillon has also been associated with public life and has taken on responsibilities within the film industry’s professional organisations.
She has served as a president of the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA), an organisation that works for the interests and welfare of actors and television artists.
Her hospitalisation comes amid ongoing discussions surrounding internal matters within the organisation, but her health remains the immediate concern for her family, friends and fans.
Family life
Poonam Dhillon was previously married to producer Ashok Thakeria. The couple has two children, a daughter Paloma and a son Anmol.
Paloma has also followed her mother’s footsteps into the entertainment industry.
For now, fans are hoping that Poonam Dhillon makes a complete recovery and returns home soon.
We wish the veteran actor a speedy recovery and hope she gets back to good health soon.
