Biography of Hema Malini

(October 16, 1948)

Hema Malini is a famous actress and dancer. She was born in Chennai on October 16, 1948. A trained Bharat Natyam dancer, she made her debut in Raj Kapoor's moderate film ‘Sapnon Ka Saudagar' and she became a star after the film Johny Mera Naam'. The film was a huge success. She received top billing for this role and her double role in Ramesh Sippy's 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. Following a series of hits like 'Raja Jani’, ‘Jugnu', 'Sholay and Dream Girl, she proved herself as a successful actress.

Her pairing opposite Dharmendra was very popular. She also starred opposite Amitabh Bachchan in a number of hits like 'Naseeb', 'Desh Premee' and 'Satte Pe Satte'. With a glamour girl image attached to her, she proved her acting abilities with sensitive performances in 'Laal Pathar’, ‘Khusboo', 'Kinara' and Meera'. Malini also directed a film 'Dil Aashna Hai', which was not commercially successful. She has also directed TV. Serials ‘Noopur' and Women of India'. Hema Malini was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1999.