Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Poonam Dhillon Refused Bikini in 'Trishul', Called 'Defiant'
When she was 16, Poonam Dhillon was offered a role in the film 'Trishul'.
During the filming of a song, she was asked to wear a tiny bikini, but she said no and asked for a proper swimming costume instead.
Mrs. Yash Chopra, the filmmaker's wife, thought Dhillon was being very clear with her decision.
Poonam Dhillon, 16, refused to wear a bikini in the film 'Trishul'.
Yash Chopra requested Dhillon to wear a bikini for a song.
Dhillon insisted on a proper swimming costume instead.
Mrs. Yash Chopra described Dhillon as 'defiant'.
Dhillon made her acting debut in 'Trishul' after being spotted by Yash Chopra.
- Who
- Poonam Dhillon, Yash Chopra, and Mrs. Yash Chopra.
- What
- Poonam Dhillon refused to wear a bikini in the movie 'Trishul'.
- When
- During the filming of 'Trishul'.
- Where
- At a swimming pool during the filming of the song "Gapoochi Gapoochi Gum Gum" at the Oberoi hotel
- Why
- Dhillon's refusal was based on her personal conviction.
- Subject
- Poonam Dhillon
- Film
- Trishul
- Incident
- Refusal to wear a bikini
- Age at the time
- 16
- Director
- Yash Chopra
