Hema Malini is a popular Indian actress and politician. She was born on 16 October 1948 in Tiruchirappalli. Her sun sign is Libra. She did her schooling from Delhi Tamil Education Association Senior Secondary School, New Delhi. 

Her father’s name was VS Chakravarthy and her mother’s name was Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarthy. 

She is married to actor Dharmendra. They are parents to two daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. 

Hema Malini’s favourites

Her hobbies include dancing, driving, and doing yoga. 

Her favourite writer is Erke Stanley Gardner. 

Her favourite actors are Dharmendra, Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. 

Interesting facts about Hema Malini

Hema Malini’s mother Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarty was a film producer. 

In the year 1963, she first appeared as a dancer in the Tamil film ‘Idhu Sathiyam.’

Hema Malini discontinued her class 12 studies to pursue a career in acting. 

In the year 1968, she worked in her first Bollywood film ‘Sapno Ka Saudagar.’

Dream Girl

She is also popularly known as ‘dream girl’ for her 1977 blockbuster hit film ‘Dream Girl.’

Hema Malini has worked in 35 films with her husband Dharmendra. The first film they worked together in was ‘Sharafat’ which was released in the year 1970. 

Hema Malini is a trained Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi dancer. She still performs in various events. 

Hema Malini’s political career

In the year 2003, she was nominated as a Rajya Sabha member by the then President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. 

She officially joined the Bharatiya Janta Party in February 2004. 

In 2014, she became a member of the Lok Sabha from Mathura constituency. 

Hema Malini’s awards

Hema Malini has been nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actress a total of 11 times. 

In the year 2000, she won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. 

In 2000, the Government of India honoured her with the prestigious Padma Shri Award. 

Hema Malini’s filmography

Hema Malini’s popular films are Dulhan (1974), Swami (1977), Aas Paas (1981), Lal Patthar (1971), Amir Garib (1974), Prem Nagar (1974), Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970), Trishul (1978), Jamai Raja (1990), Razia Sultan (1983), Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980), Satta Pe Satta (1982), Johny Mera Naam (1970), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), and Sholay (1975).