In the later years of her career, Kim primarily performed in item numbers and guest spots, with the exception of Subhash's action film Commando (1988).
[citation needed] In 1980, Kim starred in Danny Denzongpa's psychological horror-film Phir Wohi Raat as Asha, a young woman who suffers traumatic experiences.
[citation needed] She also starred in Esmayeel Shroff's crime film Bulundi as the sister of Raaj Kumar's character of a professor.
[citation needed] In 1982, Kim played Rita Oberoi, the daughter of a criminal, in the Hindi film Disco Dancer.
In 1983, Kim appeared in Deepak Bahry's action film Hum Se Hai Zamana as Sona, the girlfriend of Danny Denzongpa's character.