| Poonam Dhillon was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and raised in Chandigarh. |
| She excelled in sports from a young age, particularly enjoying Basketball, Swimming, and Skating, and served as the sports captain at her school. |
| Yash Chopra discovered her talent and cast her in the film Trishul in 1978, following her victories in the Miss Femina India and Miss Young India contests in 1977 and 1978. |
| Her performance in the 1979 movie Noorie earned her acclaim and a Filmfare nomination. |
| She has appeared in more than 100 Bollywood films along with some regional language movies. |
| Apart from acting, she has ventured into TV shows, serials, and theater, and owns Vanity, a company specializing in makeup vans. |
| She is actively involved in raising awareness on social issues such as girl education, women's empowerment, drug abuse, and AIDS. |
| In 2009, she secured the position of second runner-up on Big Boss Season 3. |
| She has been a featured speaker at significant events like SAARC summits, MINDMINE, and programs advocating social causes. |
| Poonam Dhillon is one of the rare individuals in the film industry who holds a Ph.D., which she earned from Jharkhand Rai University, Ranchi in May 2018. |
| Her appointment as President of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) took place in May 2024. |
