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Hema Malini
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Malini in 2023
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 16 May 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Jayant Chaudhary |
| Constituency | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 4 March 2011 – 2 April 2012 |
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| Preceded by | M. Rajasekara Murthy |
| Succeeded by | Basavaraja Patil Sedam |
| Constituency | Karnataka |
| In office 16 November 2003 – 15 November 2009 |
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| Nominated by | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Preceded by | Shabana Azmi |
| Succeeded by | Javed Akhtar |
| Constituency | Nominated (Arts) |
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| Born | 16 October 1948 Ammankudi, Madras Province, Dominion of India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations |
National Democratic Alliance |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Esha Deol |
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| Awards | Padma Shri (2000) |
| Other names | Dream Girl |
| Years active | 1963–present |
Hema Malini Dharmendra Deol, born on October 16, 1948, is a famous Indian actress, director, producer, and politician. She is currently a member of the Lok Sabha, which is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament. She represents the Mathura area for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 2014. Before this, she was also a member of the Rajya Sabha, the other house of Parliament, from 2003 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2012. Hema Malini is best known for her work in Hindi films, where she played many different kinds of roles. She is one of the most popular and successful leading actresses in Indian cinema.
Malini started her acting career in 1963 with a Tamil film. Her first main role was in the Hindi film Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968). She then starred in many Hindi movies, often with Dharmendra, whom she married in 1980. People started calling Malini the "Dream Girl," and she even starred in a film with that name in 1977. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her double role in the comedy Seeta Aur Geeta (1972). In 2000, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for her long and successful career. In 2019, she received a special award for 50 years of amazing work in cinema.
In 2000, the Government of India gave Malini the Padma Shri, which is one of the highest civilian honors in India. She also received an honorary doctorate in 2012 for her contributions to Indian cinema. Malini has also been involved in charity work and social projects. She is a life member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
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Early Life and Family
Hema Malini was born in a Tamil family in Ammankudi, which is now in Tamil Nadu. Her parents were Jaya Lakshmi and VSR Chakravarti Iyengar. She studied history at the Andhra Mahila Sabha in Chennai. She continued her studies until the 11th grade before starting her acting career.
Her first movie with Dharmendra was Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970). They got married in 1980. Hema Malini and Dharmendra have two daughters, Esha Deol (born 1981) and Ahana Deol Vohra (born 1985). Dharmendra also has two sons and two daughters from his first marriage, including actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
Hema Malini's niece, Madhoo, is also an actress. She starred in films like Roja. Hema Malini is also a grandmother! Her younger daughter, Ahana, has three children: Darien, Astraia, and Adea. Her elder daughter, Esha, has two daughters: Radhya and Miraya.
Film Career Highlights
Starting Out (1960s-1970)
Malini had small roles in films like Pandava Vanavasam (1965) and Idhu Sathiyam (1962). In 1968, she got her first main role opposite Raj Kapoor in Sapno Ka Saudagar. This is when she became known as the "Dream Girl."
Becoming a Star (1970-1979)
Malini played the lead in Johny Mera Naam (1970). Her roles in films like Andaz (1971) and Lal Patthar (1971) made her a top actress. In 1972, she played two roles in Seeta Aur Geeta, which won her a Filmfare Best Actress Award. She also starred in many other successful films during this time, including Sholay.
Malini and Dharmendra acted together in many movies. Some of their popular films include Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawan, Seeta Aur Geeta, and Sholay.
Continued Success (1980-1997)
In the 1980s, Malini continued to star in big movies like Kranti, Naseeb, and Satte Pe Satta. Many of these films were very successful. She also played strong female roles in films even after becoming a mother.
During this time, she continued to work with Dharmendra in movies like Alibaba Aur 40 Chor and Razia Sultan.
In the 1990s, Hema Malini also became a producer and director. She directed the 1992 film Dil Aashna Hai, which starred Divya Bharti and Shah Rukh Khan. She also directed Mohini (1995). After this, she focused more on dancing and television.
Recent Work (2000s-Present)
After taking a break, Malini returned to films with Baghban (2003). She was nominated for a Filmfare Best Actress Award for this role. She also appeared in films like Veer-Zaara (2004) and Baabul (2006).
In 2011, she produced and directed Tell Me O Kkhuda, which featured her husband Dharmendra and daughter Esha Deol. In 2017, she acted in Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi. Her most recent film is Shimla Mirchi, released in 2020.
In 2021, she received the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for her contributions to Indian cinema.
Political Career
In 1999, Hema Malini started campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In February 2004, she officially joined the BJP.
From 2003 to 2009, she was a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. She was chosen for this role by the President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. In March 2010, Malini became a general secretary of the BJP.
In the 2014 general elections, Hema Malini won the election for the Lok Sabha from the Mathura area. She won by a large number of votes. In the 2019 elections, she won the Mathura seat again. In 2024, she won the Mathura Lok Sabha seat for the third time, which is called a "hat-trick."
Helping Animals and Social Causes
Hema Malini is a strong supporter of PETA India, an organization that works for animal rights. In 2009, she asked the Mumbai city officials to stop using horse carriages on busy streets. In 2011, she asked the government to ban bullfighting (called jallikattu). She explained that bulls are often treated badly during these events. PETA named her their "PETA Person of the Year" in 2011. She is also a vegetarian and believes her food choices help the planet and animals.
Other Talents
Dance
Hema Malini is a skilled Bharatanatyam dancer. Her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, are trained in Odissi dance. They have performed together in shows for charity. She has also performed at the Khajuraho Dance Festival.
Malini has also studied other Indian dance forms like Kuchipudi and Mohiniattam. She has performed many dance roles, including characters from the Ramayana. In 2024, she played Sita in a play about the Ramayana for the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. She also owns a dance school called Natya Vihar Kalakendra.
Television Work
Hema Malini has directed and produced TV shows for Doordarshan, a national television channel. Some of these shows include Terah Panneh and Rani Laxmibai. She also hosted a weekly show called Rangoli.
She has acted in TV series like Jai Mata Ki (1999), where she played the goddess Durga. She also appeared in Kamini Damini, playing twin sisters, and Noopur, where she played a Bharatanatyam dancer. Malini also starred in Yug, a series about Indian freedom fighters.
Production and Other Work
Malini was the editor of New Woman and Meri Saheli, which are magazines for women. In 2000, she became the first female chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation.
She has also worked as a brand ambassador for companies like Kent RO Systems and Pothys, a textile store.
Her Impact and Legacy
Hema Malini is seen as one of the best actresses in Hindi cinema. She is known for her wide range of roles, her dancing, her beauty, and her style. In the 1970s and early 1980s, she was one of the highest-paid actresses. She was often called the "Dream Girl" of Bollywood.
She was ranked among the "Greatest Bollywood Stars" in a UK poll in 2013. She has also received many awards for her contributions to the Indian entertainment industry, including the "Living Legend Award" by FICCI.
Several books have been written about Hema Malini's life and career. These include Hema Malini: Diva Unveiled (2005) and Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl (2017).
Filmography
Awards and Recognitions
Hema Malini was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress eleven times. She won the award once for her role in Seeta Aur Geeta (1972). In 1999, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for her amazing career.
Images for kids
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Malini in 2023
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Malini performing at a concert in 2011
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Malini in 2011
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Malini at an event
See also
In Spanish: Hema Malini para niños
