Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Poonam Dhillon: Sridevi Played 'Dumb' to Avoid Male Advances
Poonam Dhillon talked about how actresses in movies had to deal with some tough situations.
Sometimes, they pretended to not understand jokes or be a little clueless to avoid male actors trying to get too close.
She said this was a way to keep some space.
Dhillon defended Sridevi, saying she was very smart, even though the media sometimes acted like she wasn't.
She also shared her experience working with Sridevi and remaking some of her earlier movies.
Poonam Dhillon discussed the pressures faced by actresses in the male-dominated Bollywood industry.
Dhillon stated actresses, including Sridevi, sometimes pretended to be naive to avoid unwanted advances.
Dhillon refuted the media's portrayal of Sridevi as 'dumb', highlighting her brilliance as an actress.
Dhillon worked with Sridevi, and starred in remakes of Sridevi's South Indian films like 'Judaai'.
Neeta Lulla praised Sridevi's fashion sense and understanding of colors.
- Who
- Poonam Dhillon and Sridevi
- What
- Poonam Dhillon discussed challenges actresses faced and defended Sridevi's intelligence.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To address misperceptions of actresses and Sridevi's intelligence.
Media Perception
Poonam Dhillon's View
Sridevi's Intelligence
Media Perception
Media suggested Sridevi was less intelligent.
Poonam Dhillon's View
Poonam Dhillon believes Sridevi was highly intelligent.
- Topic
- Poonam Dhillon's Interview
- Main Subject
- Sridevi and Actresses in Bollywood
- Dhillon's View
- Sridevi was intelligent and brilliant
- Actresses' Tactic
- Playing 'dumb' to avoid unwanted advances
- Films Together
- 'Judaai', 'Sone Pe Suhaaga'
- Sridevi's Death
- 2018
Sources
"Media Would Write Sridevi Is Dumb, I Refuse To Believe That," Says Poonam Dhillon
Poonam Dhillon Backs Sridevi On 'Dumb' Tag, Calls Her 'Brilliant Actor, Smart Girl'
Poonam Dhillon Says Media Would Write Sridevi Was 'Dumb': 'Sometimes If Non-Veg Jokes...'