Noorie

Noorie is a 1979 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Manmohan Krishna and produced by Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Farooq Shaikh and Poonam Dhillon in lead roles, with supporting performances by Madan Puri and Iftekhar. It marked the only directorial venture of Krishna, a longtime character actor in Hindi cinema. The music was composed by Khayyam, with lyrics by Jan Nisar Akhtar.

Set in a pastoral Himalayan village, the narrative follows the tragic love story of a young couple whose lives are disrupted by social and familial conflict. Principal photography took place in Bhaderwah, in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Released on 11 May 1979, Noorie emerged as a commercial success, earning approximately ₹45 million. It was declared a "super hit" by Box Office India and ranked as the seventh highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. The film also achieved success internationally, particularly in China, where it was released in 1981 and became one of the most popular Indian films of the era, alongside Awaara (1951) and Caravan (1971). The film received positive reviews for its music, performances, and setting.

At the 27th Filmfare Awards, Noorie received six nominations, including Best Film (Chopra), Best Director (Krishna), and Best Actress (Dhillon).