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{{short description|Indian actress, dancer and politician}}
'''Hema Malini''' (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, writer, director, producer, dancer and politician.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://archive.is/20131017095958/http://www.cinemanewstoday.com/hemaji-hemamalini-ever-dream-girl-turned-65/ |title=Hemaji @ Hemamalini, ever dream girl turned 65 |work=cinemanewstoday.com|date=17 October 2013}}</ref> She was born in [[Ammankudi (Orathanadu)|Ammankudi]], [[Madras State]].
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Hema Malini
| image              = Hema malini bhungama1.jpg
| caption            =
| office              = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| constituency        = [[Mathura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mathura]]
| term_start          = 16 May 2014
| predecessor        = [[Jayant Chaudhary]]
| successor          =
| office2            = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Rajya Sabha]]
| term_start2        = 4 March 2011
| term_end2          = 2 April 2012
| predecessor2        = [[M. Rajasekara Murthy]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajendran |first1=S. |title=Hema Malini wins Rajya Sabha by-election |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/Hema-Malini-wins-Rajya-Sabha-by-election/article14934155.ece |access-date=20 September 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=3 March 2011 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
| constituency2      = [[Karnataka]]
| term_start3        = 16 November 2003
| term_end3          = 15 November 2009
| predecessor3        = [[Mrinal Sen]]
| successor3          = [[Javed Akhtar]]
| constituency3      = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha|Nominated]]
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Dharmendra]]|1980}}<ref name="Rediff 2003"/>
| birth_name          =
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1948|10|16|df=yes}}<ref name=birth>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/16sd1.htm |title=rediff.com: A dream called Hema Malini |work=Rediff.com |date=16 October 1958 |access-date=14 June 2011}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Ammankudi (Orathanadu)|Ammankudi]], [[Madras State]], [[Dominion of India]] (present-day [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]])
| children            = 2 (including [[Esha Deol]])<br/>4 step-children (including [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Bobby Deol]])
|party=[[Bharatiya Janata Party]]<ref> http://164.100.47.194/loksabha/members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4619</ref>
|otherparty=[[National Democratic Alliance]]
| occupation          = {{hlist|[[Actor|Actress]]|[[Film producer]]|[[Film director]]|[[Writer]]|[[Dance]]r|[[Politician]]}}
| awards              = [[Padma Shri]] (2000)
}}


She is known for starring in many [[Bollywood]] movies with her husband [[Dharmendra]] and with [[Rajesh Khanna]] and [[Dev Anand]].<ref name="Rediff 2003">[http://in.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/16sd4.htm ''A dream called Hema Malini.''] Rediff.com. Accessed 24 September 2009.</ref> She played the "Dream Girl" in [[Dream Girl (1977 movie)|the movie]] of the same name.<ref name="Rediff 2003"/> She has played both comedy and dramatic roles, as well as being a dancer.<ref name="top actresses">{{Cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017104803/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress|url-status=dead|title=''Top Actresses.'' Box Office India. Accessed 8 January 2008.|archivedate=17 October 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/05/01/stories/2009050151260600.htm ''Friday Review Chennai / Tribute : Bollywood's macho man bids goodbye.''] ''The Hindu'' 1 May 2009 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibosnetwork.com/asp/topactors.asp?isactress=true ''Top Box Office Draws of Indian Cinema.''] IBOS. Accessed 24 September 2009.</ref> She was one of the highest paid Indian actresses from 1976 to 1980.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini was one of the highest-paid actresses in 1976-1980 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know/Hema-Malini-was-one-of-the-highest-paid-actresses-in-1976-1980/articleshow/48280475.cms |accessdate=27 September 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=30 July 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
'''Hema Malini''' (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, dancer, writer, director, producer, and politician.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cinemanewstoday.com/hemaji-hemamalini-ever-dream-girl-turned-65/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131017095958/http://www.cinemanewstoday.com/hemaji-hemamalini-ever-dream-girl-turned-65/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 October 2013 |title=Hemaji @ Hemamalini, ever dream girl turned 65 |work=cinemanewstoday.com|date=17 October 2013|access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref> She is primarily known for her work in [[Hindi]] films. Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]] ''[[Idhu Sathiyam]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini: Lesser known facts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/hema-malini-lesser-known-facts/hema-malini-lesser-known-facts/photostory/44801148.cms |access-date=22 November 2020 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Malini first acted in a lead role in ''[[Sapno Ka Saudagar]]'' (1968), and went on to feature in numerous [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films, frequently opposite [[Dharmendra]], whom she married in 1980.<ref name="Rediff 2003">[http://in.rediff.com/movies/2003/oct/16sd4.htm ''A dream called Hema Malini.''] Rediff.com. Accessed 24 September 2009.</ref> Malini was initially promoted as the "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film [[Dream Girl (1977 film)|of the same name]].<ref name="Rediff 2003"/> Known for starring in both comic and dramatic roles, she was among the most successful leading actresses of mainstream Hindi cinema.<ref name="top actresses">{{Cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017104803/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actress|url-status=dead|title=''Top Actresses.'' Box Office India. Accessed 8 January 2008.|archive-date=17 October 2013}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090506081216/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/05/01/stories/2009050151260600.htm ''Friday Review Chennai / Tribute : Bollywood's macho man bids goodbye.''] ''The Hindu'' 1 May 2009 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibosnetwork.com/asp/topactors.asp?isactress=true ''Top Box Office Draws of Indian Cinema.''] IBOS. Accessed 24 September 2009.</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini was one of the highest-paid actresses in 1976–1980 – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know/Hema-Malini-was-one-of-the-highest-paid-actresses-in-1976-1980/articleshow/48280475.cms |access-date=27 September 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=30 July 2015 |language=en}}</ref>


From 2003 to 2009, Malini was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] as a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name=PIB>[http://164.100.24.167:8080/members/website/Mainweb.asp?mpcode=1922 Smt. ''Hema Malini, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)- Bio Data''] Press Information Bureau of India. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622125207/http://164.100.24.167:8080/members/website/Mainweb.asp?mpcode=1922 |date=22 June 2008 }}</ref> In 2014, Malini was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]].
During her career, she received eleven nominations for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]], winning the award in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmfare Awards|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000245/1973|website=imdb|year=1973|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> In 2000, Malini won the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]] and in 2019 [[Filmfare Special Award]] for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema.<ref>{{cite web|title= WINNERS OF THE FILMFARE AWARDS 2019|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2019/winners|publisher= filmfare.com|access-date=23 March 2019}}</ref> She is also honoured with the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the [[Government of India]].<ref name=padma>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100414041137/http://www.hindu.com/2000/01/27/stories/02270005.htm ''Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri awardees.''] ''The Hindu'' 27 January 2000 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> In 2012, the [[Sir Padampat Singhania University]] conferred an [[Honorary Doctorate]] on Malini in recognition of her contribution to [[Indian cinema]].<ref name="Subhash K Jha">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Here-comes-Dr-Hema-Malini/articleshow/16640990.cms ''Here comes Dr. Hema Malini!''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017183202/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Here-comes-Dr-Hema-Malini/articleshow/16640990.cms |date=17 October 2012 }} ''[[The Times of India]]'' 2 October 2012. Accessed 2 October 2012.</ref> Malini served as chairperson of the [[National Film Development Corporation of India|National Film Development Corporation]]. In 2006, Malini received the [[Bhajan Sopori#Music Academy, SaMaPa|Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts (SaMaPa)]] Vitasta award from [[Bhajan Sopori]] in [[Delhi]] for her contribution and service to Indian culture and dance. In 2013, she received the [[NTR National Award]] from the Government of [[Andhra Pradesh]] for her contribution to [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/spb-hema-malini-bag-ntr-awards/article17821614.ece|title=S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards|first=Special|last=Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 April 2017}}</ref>
 
From 2003 to 2009, Malini was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]], the upper House of [[parliament]], as a representative of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name=PIB>[http://164.100.24.167:8080/members/website/Mainweb.asp?mpcode=1922 Smt. ''Hema Malini, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)- Bio Data''] Press Information Bureau of India. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622125207/http://164.100.24.167:8080/members/website/Mainweb.asp?mpcode=1922 |date=22 June 2008 }}</ref> In 2014, Malini was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]]. Malini has been involved with charitable and social ventures. Currently, Malini is also a life member of the [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]] (ISKCON).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Janmashtami 2019: BJP MP Hema Malini sings bhajan, offers prayer at ISKCON temple; video goes viral|url=http://www.catchnews.com/culture-news/janmashtami-2019-bjp-mp-hema-malini-sings-bhajan-offers-prayer-at-iskcon-temple-video-goes-viral-170487.html|access-date=11 July 2020|website=CatchNews.com|language=en}}</ref>
 
== Early life and family ==
Malini was born in a [[Tamil Hindu]] [[Iyengar|Iyengar Brahmin]]<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8L8aAQAAIAAJ&q=iyengar|title=India Today International|page=23.<br/> "''I'm a pukka Iyengar Brahmin...''"|publisher=Living Media International Limited|year=2004}}</ref> family to Jaya Lakshmi and VSR Chakravarti Iyengar in Srirangam.<ref>{{cite web|title=My dad opposed my marriage: Hema|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/my-dad-opposed-my-marriage-hema-259863.html|publisher=IBNLive.com|access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?ei=8prkUKTKLIK8rAesv4GQBA&id=8L8aAQAAIAAJ&dq=hema+malini+iyengar&q=iyengar#search_anchor ''Hema Malini.''] Living Media International Limited 2004 p23.</ref> She attended the Andhra Mahila Sabha in [[Chennai]] where her favourite subject was history.<ref name=telegraph1>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110629/jsp/telekids/story_14171108.jsp ''My Fun Days.''] Telegraph India 29 June 2011. Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref> She studied at DTEA Mandir Marg until the 11th Standard after which she pursued her acting career.<ref name=rajyasabha>[http://india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=1922 ''Detailed Profile, Smt. Hema Malini, Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Who's Who, Government: National Portal of India.''] India.gov.in Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref>
 
Her first film with [[Dharmendra]] was ''[[Tum Haseen Main Jawaan]]'' (1970).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://highlightsindia.com/hema-malini-biography-career-awards-net-worth/|title=Hema Malini-Biography, Career, Awards and Net Worth|date=20 May 2017}}</ref> The two got married in 1980.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news|title=Hema Malini Drives into Mathura Nagari|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Hema-Malini-Drives-into-Mathura-Nagari/2014/04/02/article2144667.ece|access-date=18 June 2016|publisher=[[New Indian Express]]|date=2 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="dnaindia">{{cite news|title=From Hema Malini-Dharmendra, Rekha-Vinod Mehra to Aamir Khan-Reena: Bollywood's most controversial and secret marriages|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-from-hema-malini-dharmendra-rekha-vinod-mehra-to-aamir-khan-reena-bollywoods-most-controversial-and-secret-marriages-1944902|access-date=18 June 2016|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=3 January 2014}}</ref> Dharmendra was already married at the time. Dharmendra already had two sons and two daughters with his first wife, two of whom later became [[Bollywood]] actors [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Bobby Deol]]. Malini and Dharmendra have two children, [[Esha Deol]] (born 1981)<ref>Times of India 30/6/12</ref> and Ahana Deol (born 1985).<ref>Joshi T. [http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/may/260509-Guzaarish-Ahana-Deol-VJ-Aditya-Aishwarya-Hrithik-Roshan.htm ''Ahana Deol and boyfriend VJ Aditya working together in Guzaarish.''] Mid-day.com 26 May 2009 Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130905205345/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/10/stories/2009101050230200.htm ''Metro Plus Mangalore, Cinema : Sister act!''] ''The Hindu'' 10 October 2009 Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110303/jsp/entertainment/story_13658720.jsp ''Next in line.''] The Telegraph, Kolkota. 3 March 2011. Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref>
 
[[Madhoo | Madhoo Raghunath]], who played the female lead in ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'', ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'' and ''[[Annayya (1993 film)|Annayya]],'' is Malini's niece.
 
On 11 June 2015, Hema Malini became grandmother when her younger daughter Ahana Deol gave birth to her first child, Darien Vohra. On 20 October 2017, she became grandmother for the second time when her elder daughter, Esha Deol Takhtani gave birth to a girl, Radhya Takhtani.<ref>{{cite news|title=First Child|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/celebs-who-made-headlines-in-2016/hema-malinis-daughter-esha-deol-pregnant-with-her-first-child/photostory/58336281.cms|work=Times Of India| access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
 
==Film career==
 
=== 1960–1970 (Early work) ===
Malini had played small roles in ''[[Pandava Vanavasam]]'' (1965) and ''[[Idhu Sathiyam]]'' (1962). In 1968, she was chosen to play the lead opposite [[Raj Kapoor]] in ''[[Sapno Ka Saudagar]]''<ref name=dgirl>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/oct/25dinesh.htm ''Hema Malini: Bollywood's dreamgirl.''] Rediff.com 25 October 2002. Accessed 1 July 2011</ref> and promoted as Dream Girl.<ref name=dgirl/>
 
=== 1970–1978 (Established actress)  ===
Malini played the lead in ''[[Johnny Mera Naam]]'' (1970). Roles in subsequent films like ''[[Andaz (1971 film)|Andaz]]'' (1971) and ''[[Lal Patthar]]'' (1971)<ref name=dgirl/> established her as a leading actress. In 1972, she played a double role opposite [[Dharmendra]] and [[Sanjeev Kumar (actor)|Sanjeev Kumar]] in ''[[Seeta Aur Geeta]]''<ref name=seeta>[http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/may/25/slide-show-1-revisiting-seeta-aur-geeta.htm ''Revisiting Seeta Aur Geeta.''] Rediff.com 25 May 2009 Accessed July 2011</ref> which earned her a [[Filmfare Best Actress Award]] for the film.<ref name=firstff>[https://archive.today/20130126082603/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/366872.cms ''The Winners – 1972– The 51st Filmfare Awards.''] ''The Times of India.'' 14 June 2011.</ref> The list of successful films she starred include ''[[Sanyasi (1975 film)|Sanyasi]]'', ''[[Dharmatma]]'' and ''[[Pratigya (1975 film)|Pratigya]]'', ''[[Sholay]]'', ''[[Trishul (film)|Trishul]]'' to name a few.
 
Malini and Dharmendra, acted together in 28 films including ''[[Sharafat]]'', ''[[Tum Haseen Main Jawan]]'', ''[[Naya Zamana (1971 film)|Naya Zamana]]'', ''[[Raja Jani]]'', ''[[Seeta Aur Geeta]]'', ''[[Patthar Aur Payal]]'', ''[[Dost (1974 film)|Dost]]'' (1974), ''Sholay'' (1975), ''[[Charas]]'', ''[[Jugnu]]'', ''[[Azaad (1978 film)|Azaad]]'' (1978) and ''[[Dillagi (1978 film)|Dillagi]]'' (1978).
 
Her chemistry with [[Rajesh Khanna]] was appreciated in ''[[Andaz (1971 film)|Andaz]]'' and ''[[Prem Nagar (1974 film)|Prem Nagar]]''.  Their subsequent films like ''[[Mehbooba (1976 film)|Mehbooba]] and [[Janta Hawaldar]]'' however did not do well at the box-office.
 
=== 1980–1997 (Commercial success) ===
In the 80s Malini continued to star in big budget films like ''[[Kranti]]'', ''[[Naseeb (1981 film)|Naseeb]]'', ''[[Satte Pe Satta]]'' and ''[[Rajput (film)|Rajput]]'', most of which proved successful at the box-office. She continued to work in heroine-centric roles after becoming a mother, in films like ''[[Aandhi Toofan]]'', ''[[Durgaa]]'', ''[[Ramkali]],'' ''[[Sitapur Ki Geeta]],'' ''[[Ek Chadar Maili Si]]'', ''[[Rihaee (film)|Rihaee]]'' and ''[[Jamai Raja (film)|Jamai Raja]]''.<ref name=dgirl/>
 
During this period, her films with Dharmendra included ''[[Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980 film)|Alibaba Aur 40 Chor]]'', ''[[Baghavat]]'', ''[[Samraat (film)|Samraat]]'', ''[[Raziya Sultan (film)|Razia Sultan]]'', ''[[Baghavat]]'', and ''[[Raaj Tilak (1984 film)|Raaj Tilak]]''. She continued to be paired with Rajesh Khanna in movies like ''[[Dard (1981 film)|Dard]]'', ''[[Bandish (1980 film)|Bandish]]'', ''[[Kudrat]]'', ''[[Hum Dono (1985 film)|Hum Dono]]'', ''Rajput'', ''[[Babu (1985 film)|Babu]]'', ''[[Durgaa]]'', ''[[Sitapur Ki Geeta]]'' and ''[[Paap Ka Ant]],'' some of which were modest successes.
 
In the 1990s, she produced and directed the 1992 film ''[[Dil Aashna Hai]]'', starring [[Divya Bharti]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in the leading roles. She also produced and directed her second feature film ''Mohini'' (1995), starring her niece [[Madhoo]] and actor [[Sudesh Berry]] in the leading roles. She then focused on dancing and television work, only occasionally appearing in films.<ref name="dgirl" /> In 1997, she acted in [[Vinod Khanna]]'s production ''[[Himalay Putra]]''.
 
=== 2000(s)–present ===
After taking a break from films for a number of years, Malini made a comeback with ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' (2003),<ref name=dgirl/> for which she earned a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Best Actress Award]] nomination. She also made guest appearances in the 2004 film ''[[Veer-Zaara]]'' and the 2007 film ''[[Laaga Chunari Mein Daag]]''. , in addition to a supporting role in the 2006 film [[Baabul (2006 film)|''Baabul'']]. In 2010, she acted in ''[[Sadiyaan]]'' alongside fellow veteran actress [[Rekha]]. In 2011, she produced and directed her third feature film ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]'' which featured both her husband Dharmendra and her daughter Esha Deol, which was a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kalyani Prasad Keshri |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/hema-malini-director-260710.html |title=Dream Girl &#124; Esha Deol |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=26 July 2010 |access-date=4 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Hema-Malini-s-Diwali-wish-for-Tell-Me-O-Khuda/Article1-761404.aspx |title=Hema Malini's Diwali wish for Tell Me O Khuda |work=Hindustan Times |date=25 October 2011 |access-date=4 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128035604/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Hema-Malini-s-Diwali-wish-for-Tell-Me-O-Khuda/Article1-761404.aspx |archive-date=28 November 2011 }}</ref> In 2017 she acted in the film ''[[Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi]]'' in the role of [[Vijaya Raje Scindia]] of Gwalior, with Vinod Khanna as her husband, unfortunately it was Khanna's last film. The film was directed by [[Gul Bahar Singh]]. The film was released on 21 April 2017. Her latest film is ''[[Shimla Mirchi (film)|Shimla Mirchi]]'', starring [[Rajkummar Rao]] and [[Rakul Preet Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/shimla-mirchi-trailer-rajkummar-rao-romances-hema-malini-rakul-preet-in-ramesh-sippys-comeback-directorial/532066|title=Shimla Mirchi trailer: Rajkummar Rao romances Hema Malini, Rakul Preet in Ramesh Sippy's comeback directorial|date=26 December 2019|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en|access-date=29 December 2019}}</ref> The movie was theatrically released in India on 3 January 2020. And it was made available on Netflix on 27 January 2020.
 
In 2021, she is honored with [[International Film Festival of India#Indian Film Personality of the Year|Indian Film Personality of the Year Award]] at [[52nd International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/hema-malini-prasoon-joshi-indian-film-personality-of-the-year-award-at-iffi-anurag-thakur-745636|title=Hema Malini, Prasoon Joshi to be honoured with 'Indian Film Personality of the Year' award at IFFI|date=18 November 2021|access-date=18 November 2021|newspaper=India TV News}}</ref>
 
==Political career==
In 1999, Malini campaigned for the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) candidate, Vinod Khanna, a former Bollywood actor, in the [[Lok Sabha Elections]] in [[Gurdaspur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Gurdaspur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. In February 2004, Malini officially joined the BJP.<ref name=BJP>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040403235216/http://www.hindu.com/2004/02/20/stories/2004022007841100.htm ''Hema Malini joins BJP.''] ''The Hindu'' 20 February 2004 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> From 2003 to 2009, she served as an [[Member of parliament#India|MP]] to the upper house{{Spaced ndash}}the [[Rajya Sabha]], having been nominated by the then [[President of India]], [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam]]. In March 2010, Malini was made general secretary of the BJP, and in February 2011, she was recommended by [[Ananth Kumar]], the party general secretary.<ref name="secretary">[https://web.archive.org/web/20110226095251/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/19/stories/2011021966281000.htm ''Karnataka News : BJP picks Hema Malini for RS.''] ''The Hindu'' 19 February 2011 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> In the 2014 general elections for the [[Lok Sabha]], Malini defeated the [[Mathura (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mathura]] incumbent, [[Jayant Chaudhary]] ([[Rashtriya Lok Dal|RLD]]) by 3,30,743 votes.<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Hema Malini makes dream debut in Mathura |url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/general-elections-2014/hema-malini-makes-dream-debut-in-mathura_932712.html |access-date=3 March 2021 |work=Zee News |date=16 May 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS2417.htm?ac=17 |title=Constituency wise – ECI results|website=eciresults.nic.in|access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref> Malini was then elected to the Lok Sabha.<ref name=BJP/><ref name=secretary/>
 
==Association with social causes==
Malini is a supporter of the animal rights organization, [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals#PETA India|PETA India]]. In 2009, she wrote a letter to the [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|Mumbai Municipal]] Commissioner urging him to ban horse carriages from [[Mumbai]]'s busy streets.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hema Malini campaigns for being vegetarian |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/hema-malini-campaigns-for-being-vegetarian_144166.html |access-date=3 March 2021 |work=Zee News |date=8 October 2013 |language=en}}</ref> In 2011, she wrote to the Union Minister for [[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change|Environment and Forests]], [[Jairam Ramesh]], urging him to ban [[bull fighting]] (''[[jallikattu]]'').<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ban-Tamil-Nadus-jallikattu-Hema-Malini/articleshow/9102732.cms ''Ban Tamil Nadu's jallikattu: Hema Malini.''] Times of India 4 July 2011.</ref> She said, "My friends at PETA have organised investigations at [[Jallikattu]] events and documented that bulls are pulled roughly by their nose rings, punched, pummelled, hit with sharp sticks and crammed into trucks so tightly that they can barely move".<ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hema-malini-urges-ban-on-tamil-nadus-jallikattu/164245-8-66.htm ''Hema Malini urges ban on Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu.'']{{dead link|date=March 2017}} IBN Live 1 July 2011.</ref> PETA named Malini their "PETA Person of the Year" for 2011.<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/212905/hema-malini-named-peta-person.html ''Hema Malini named PETA Person of the Year.''] Deccan Herald 19 December 2011.</ref> As a [[vegetarian]], she said, "Knowing that my food choices are helping the planet and animals too, makes me happy".<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Hema-Malini-stars-in-PETA-ad/articleshow/23782157.cms ''Hema Malini stars in PETA ad.''] Times of India 9 October 2013.</ref>
 
==Other works==
=== Dance ===
[[File:Hema Bharatnatyam.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Malini performing at a concert]]
Malini is a trained [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer. Her daughters [[Esha Deol]] and Ahana Deol are trained [[Odissi]] dancers. They performed with Malini in a production called ''Parampara'' for charitable events.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121110153122/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/06/16/stories/2002061601530200.htm Star daughter awaits a big hit], ''The Hindu'' 16 June 2002 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121110153006/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/03/25/stories/2011032550140300.htm Friday review Hyderabad / Dance : Goddess of valour.] ''The Hindu'' 25 March 2011 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> She also performed with her daughters at the [[Khajuraho Dance Festival]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121110153443/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/03/stories/2011020367570700.htm Hema Malini mesmerises at Khajuraho Dance Festival.] ''The Hindu'' 3 February 2011. Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref>
 
Malini studied [[Kuchipudi]] with [[Vempati Chinna Satyam]] and [[Mohiniattam]] with [[Kerala Kalamandalam|Kalamandalam]] Guru Gopalakrishnan. She has played a number of dance roles including [[Narasimha]] and [[Rama]] in [[Tulasidas]]'s ''[[Ramcharitmanas]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090326064940/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/04/07/stories/2006040701730300.htm Friday review Hyderabad / Dance : Hema's celestial dance recital.] ''The Hindu'' 7 April 2006 Accessed 14 June 2011.</ref> In 2007, she performed in [[Mysore|Mysuru]] on the eve of [[Kullu Dussehra|Dussehra]], where she played the roles of Sati, [[Parvati]] and [[Durga]].<ref>Kumar K. [https://web.archive.org/web/20071024122932/http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/22/stories/2007102261390500.htm Hema Malini presents 'Durga' to a standing ovation.] ''The Hindu'' 22 October 2007. Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref>
 
Malini owns the Natya Vihar Kalakendra dance school.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/hema-malini-enthrals-audience/article628920.ece Hema Malini enthrals audience.] ''The Hindu'' 13 September 2010. Accessed 25 June 2016.</ref>
 
=== Television ===
Malini has appeared in television serials such as ''Jai Mata Ki'' (2000), directed by [[Puneet Issar]]. She played the role of goddess [[Durga]].<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030330/spectrum/tv.htm ''Godly choices.''] The Sunday Tribune 30 March 2003. Accessed 10 January 2012.</ref> Other television series appearances include ''[[Kamini Damini]]'' on [[Sahara One]] where she played twin sisters and ''Noopur'' which Malini directed and in which she played a Bharatanatyam dancer.<ref name=dgirl/> Malinialso starred in [[Yug (TV series)|Yug]], a fictional series depicting the story of [[Indian freedom fighters]] and their struggle to win freedom for India.
 
=== Production and promotional work ===
Malini was the editor of ''[[New Woman (magazine)|New Woman]] and ''[[Meri Saheli]]'', Hindi women's magazine.<ref>[http://www.writing-world.com/international/india.shtml ''India as a writer's market.''] Writing-world.com Accessed 1 July 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/feb/20quiz.htm Which business family owns Outlook?] Rediff.com 1 July 2011.</ref> In 2000, Malini was appointed as the first female chairperson of the [[National Film Development Corporation of India|National Film Development Corporation]] for a term of three years.<ref name=rajyasabha/><ref>[http://www.rrtd.nic.in/med-up1oct2k.html ''Are You surprised?''] Rrtd.nic.in 15 October 2000. Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref>
 
In 2007, Malini entered a promotional contract with [[Kent RO Systems]], makers of a mineral water purifier system.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090223181332/http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/20/stories/2009022060712000.htm Business : Kent RO aims to consolidate market position.] ''The Hindu'' 20 February 2009. Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref> Malini also became a brand ambassador for [[Pothys]], a textile showroom in [[Chennai]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110104070651/http://hindu.com/2010/12/31/stories/2010123153810500.htm Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Prizes distributed to winners of 'Pothys Pattu Parisu'.] ''The Hindu'' 31 December 2010. Accessed 6 July 2011.</ref>
 
== Legacy ==
{{As of|June 2021}}, three biographical books about Malini have been published: ''[[Hema Malini: Diva Unveiled]]'' (2005)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/dream-girl-unveiled/article28681629.ece |title='Dream girl' unveiled |date=10 March 2005 |work=[[The Hindu]] |last=Tankha |first=Madhur |access-date=20 June 2021 }}</ref> and ''[[Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl]]'' (2017) by [[Ram Kamal Mukherjee]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/books/book-review-dream-girl-dreams/article22305746.ece1 |title=Book Review: Dream Girl dreams |date=9 March 2018 |work=[[Business Line]] |last=Rao |first=Sandhya |access-date=20 June 2021 }}</ref> and ''[[Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography]]'' (2007) by [[Bhawana Somaaya]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-making-of-a-dream/article2242255.ece |title=The making of a dream |date=17 March 2007 |work=The Hindu |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |access-date=20 June 2021 }}</ref>
 
== Filmography ==
{{Main|Hema Malini filmography}}
 
== Bibliography ==
 
* {{Cite book|last=Mukherjee|first=Ram Kamal|title=[[Hema Malini: Diva Unveiled]]|publisher=[[Nari Hira|Magna Publishing Co. Ltd.]]|year=2005|isbn=978-81-7809-286-7|author-link=Ram Kamal Mukherjee}}
* {{Cite book|last=Somaaya|first=Bhawana|title=[[Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography]]|publisher=The Lotus Collection|year=2007|isbn=978-81-74366-50-4|author-link=Bhawana Somaaya}}
* {{Cite book|last=Mukherjee|first=Ram Kamal|title=[[Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl]]|publisher=[[HarperCollins India]]|year=2017|isbn=978-93-5277-323-7|author-link=Ram Kamal Mukherjee}}
 
==See also==
* [[List of awards and nominations received by Hema Malini]]
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]


==References==
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==Further reading==
* {{cite book|first=Bhawana|last=Somaaya|author-link=Bhawana Somaaya|title=Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jhoIGQAACAAJ|year=2007|publisher=Lotus Collection|isbn=978-81-7436-467-8}}
* {{cite news|title=Hema Malini: Bollywood's Dreamgirl |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/oct/25dinesh.htm|work=Rediff |first=Dinesh |last=Raheja |access-date=15 June 2011}}
 
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Hema Malini
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
16 May 2014
Preceded byJayant Chaudhary
ConstituencyMathura
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
In office
4 March 2011 – 2 April 2012
Preceded byM. Rajasekara Murthy[1]
ConstituencyKarnataka
In office
16 November 2003 – 15 November 2009
Preceded byMrinal Sen
Succeeded byJaved Akhtar
ConstituencyNominated
Personal details
Born (1948-10-16) 16 October 1948 (age 77)[2]
Ammankudi, Madras State, Dominion of India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party[3]
Other political
affiliations		National Democratic Alliance
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1980)
[4]
Children2 (including Esha Deol)
4 step-children (including Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol)
Occupation
AwardsPadma Shri (2000)

Hema Malini (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, dancer, writer, director, producer, and politician.[5] She is primarily known for her work in Hindi films. Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam.[6] Malini first acted in a lead role in Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968), and went on to feature in numerous Hindi films, frequently opposite Dharmendra, whom she married in 1980.[4] Malini was initially promoted as the "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film of the same name.[4] Known for starring in both comic and dramatic roles, she was among the most successful leading actresses of mainstream Hindi cinema.[7][8][9][10]

During her career, she received eleven nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, winning the award in 1973.[11] In 2000, Malini won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2019 Filmfare Special Award for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema.[12] She is also honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India.[13] In 2012, the Sir Padampat Singhania University conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Malini in recognition of her contribution to Indian cinema.[14] Malini served as chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation. In 2006, Malini received the Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts (SaMaPa) Vitasta award from Bhajan Sopori in Delhi for her contribution and service to Indian culture and dance. In 2013, she received the NTR National Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contribution to Indian cinema.[15]

From 2003 to 2009, Malini was elected to the Rajya Sabha, the upper House of parliament, as a representative of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[16] In 2014, Malini was elected to the Lok Sabha. Malini has been involved with charitable and social ventures. Currently, Malini is also a life member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).[17]

Early life and family

Malini was born in a Tamil Hindu Iyengar Brahmin[18] family to Jaya Lakshmi and VSR Chakravarti Iyengar in Srirangam.[19][20] She attended the Andhra Mahila Sabha in Chennai where her favourite subject was history.[21] She studied at DTEA Mandir Marg until the 11th Standard after which she pursued her acting career.[22]

Her first film with Dharmendra was Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970).[23] The two got married in 1980.[24][25] Dharmendra was already married at the time. Dharmendra already had two sons and two daughters with his first wife, two of whom later became Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Malini and Dharmendra have two children, Esha Deol (born 1981)[26] and Ahana Deol (born 1985).[27][28][29]

Madhoo Raghunath, who played the female lead in Phool Aur Kaante, Roja and Annayya, is Malini's niece.

On 11 June 2015, Hema Malini became grandmother when her younger daughter Ahana Deol gave birth to her first child, Darien Vohra. On 20 October 2017, she became grandmother for the second time when her elder daughter, Esha Deol Takhtani gave birth to a girl, Radhya Takhtani.[30]

Film career

1960–1970 (Early work)

Malini had played small roles in Pandava Vanavasam (1965) and Idhu Sathiyam (1962). In 1968, she was chosen to play the lead opposite Raj Kapoor in Sapno Ka Saudagar[31] and promoted as Dream Girl.[31]

1970–1978 (Established actress)

Malini played the lead in Johnny Mera Naam (1970). Roles in subsequent films like Andaz (1971) and Lal Patthar (1971)[31] established her as a leading actress. In 1972, she played a double role opposite Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar in Seeta Aur Geeta[32] which earned her a Filmfare Best Actress Award for the film.[33] The list of successful films she starred include Sanyasi, Dharmatma and Pratigya, Sholay, Trishul to name a few.

Malini and Dharmendra, acted together in 28 films including Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawan, Naya Zamana, Raja Jani, Seeta Aur Geeta, Patthar Aur Payal, Dost (1974), Sholay (1975), Charas, Jugnu, Azaad (1978) and Dillagi (1978).

Her chemistry with Rajesh Khanna was appreciated in Andaz and Prem Nagar. Their subsequent films like Mehbooba and Janta Hawaldar however did not do well at the box-office.

1980–1997 (Commercial success)

In the 80s Malini continued to star in big budget films like Kranti, Naseeb, Satte Pe Satta and Rajput, most of which proved successful at the box-office. She continued to work in heroine-centric roles after becoming a mother, in films like Aandhi Toofan, Durgaa, Ramkali, Sitapur Ki Geeta, Ek Chadar Maili Si, Rihaee and Jamai Raja.[31]

During this period, her films with Dharmendra included Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, Baghavat, Samraat, Razia Sultan, Baghavat, and Raaj Tilak. She continued to be paired with Rajesh Khanna in movies like Dard, Bandish, Kudrat, Hum Dono, Rajput, Babu, Durgaa, Sitapur Ki Geeta and Paap Ka Ant, some of which were modest successes.

In the 1990s, she produced and directed the 1992 film Dil Aashna Hai, starring Divya Bharti and Shah Rukh Khan in the leading roles. She also produced and directed her second feature film Mohini (1995), starring her niece Madhoo and actor Sudesh Berry in the leading roles. She then focused on dancing and television work, only occasionally appearing in films.[31] In 1997, she acted in Vinod Khanna's production Himalay Putra.

2000(s)–present

After taking a break from films for a number of years, Malini made a comeback with Baghban (2003),[31] for which she earned a Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination. She also made guest appearances in the 2004 film Veer-Zaara and the 2007 film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. , in addition to a supporting role in the 2006 film Baabul. In 2010, she acted in Sadiyaan alongside fellow veteran actress Rekha. In 2011, she produced and directed her third feature film Tell Me O Khuda which featured both her husband Dharmendra and her daughter Esha Deol, which was a box office failure.[34][35] In 2017 she acted in the film Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi in the role of Vijaya Raje Scindia of Gwalior, with Vinod Khanna as her husband, unfortunately it was Khanna's last film. The film was directed by Gul Bahar Singh. The film was released on 21 April 2017. Her latest film is Shimla Mirchi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Rakul Preet Singh.[36] The movie was theatrically released in India on 3 January 2020. And it was made available on Netflix on 27 January 2020.

In 2021, she is honored with Indian Film Personality of the Year Award at 52nd International Film Festival of India.[37]

Political career

In 1999, Malini campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Vinod Khanna, a former Bollywood actor, in the Lok Sabha Elections in Gurdaspur, Punjab. In February 2004, Malini officially joined the BJP.[38] From 2003 to 2009, she served as an MP to the upper house – the Rajya Sabha, having been nominated by the then President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. In March 2010, Malini was made general secretary of the BJP, and in February 2011, she was recommended by Ananth Kumar, the party general secretary.[39] In the 2014 general elections for the Lok Sabha, Malini defeated the Mathura incumbent, Jayant Chaudhary (RLD) by 3,30,743 votes.[40][41] Malini was then elected to the Lok Sabha.[38][39]

Association with social causes

Malini is a supporter of the animal rights organization, PETA India. In 2009, she wrote a letter to the Mumbai Municipal Commissioner urging him to ban horse carriages from Mumbai's busy streets.[42] In 2011, she wrote to the Union Minister for Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh, urging him to ban bull fighting (jallikattu).[43] She said, "My friends at PETA have organised investigations at Jallikattu events and documented that bulls are pulled roughly by their nose rings, punched, pummelled, hit with sharp sticks and crammed into trucks so tightly that they can barely move".[44] PETA named Malini their "PETA Person of the Year" for 2011.[45] As a vegetarian, she said, "Knowing that my food choices are helping the planet and animals too, makes me happy".[46]

Other works

Dance

Malini performing at a concert

Malini is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. Her daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol are trained Odissi dancers. They performed with Malini in a production called Parampara for charitable events.[47][48] She also performed with her daughters at the Khajuraho Dance Festival.[49]

Malini studied Kuchipudi with Vempati Chinna Satyam and Mohiniattam with Kalamandalam Guru Gopalakrishnan. She has played a number of dance roles including Narasimha and Rama in Tulasidas's Ramcharitmanas.[50] In 2007, she performed in Mysuru on the eve of Dussehra, where she played the roles of Sati, Parvati and Durga.[51]

Malini owns the Natya Vihar Kalakendra dance school.[52]

Television

Malini has appeared in television serials such as Jai Mata Ki (2000), directed by Puneet Issar. She played the role of goddess Durga.[53] Other television series appearances include Kamini Damini on Sahara One where she played twin sisters and Noopur which Malini directed and in which she played a Bharatanatyam dancer.[31] Malinialso starred in Yug, a fictional series depicting the story of Indian freedom fighters and their struggle to win freedom for India.

Production and promotional work

Malini was the editor of New Woman and Meri Saheli, Hindi women's magazine.[54][55] In 2000, Malini was appointed as the first female chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation for a term of three years.[22][56]

In 2007, Malini entered a promotional contract with Kent RO Systems, makers of a mineral water purifier system.[57] Malini also became a brand ambassador for Pothys, a textile showroom in Chennai.[58]

Legacy

As of June 2021, three biographical books about Malini have been published: Hema Malini: Diva Unveiled (2005)[59] and Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl (2017) by Ram Kamal Mukherjee,[60] and Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography (2007) by Bhawana Somaaya.[61]

Filmography

Main article: Hema Malini filmography

Bibliography

  • Mukherjee, Ram Kamal (2005). Hema Malini: Diva Unveiled. Magna Publishing Co. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-7809-286-7.
  • Somaaya, Bhawana (2007). Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography. The Lotus Collection. ISBN 978-81-74366-50-4.
  • Mukherjee, Ram Kamal (2017). Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl. HarperCollins India. ISBN 978-93-5277-323-7.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rajendran, S. (3 March 2011). "Hema Malini wins Rajya Sabha by-election". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  2. ↑ "rediff.com: A dream called Hema Malini". Rediff.com. 16 October 1958. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
  3. ↑ http://164.100.47.194/loksabha/members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4619
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 A dream called Hema Malini. Rediff.com. Accessed 24 September 2009.
  5. ↑ "Hemaji @ Hemamalini, ever dream girl turned 65". cinemanewstoday.com. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ "Hema Malini: Lesser known facts". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Top Actresses. Box Office India. Accessed 8 January 2008". Archived from the original on 17 October 2013.
  8. ↑ Friday Review Chennai / Tribute : Bollywood's macho man bids goodbye. The Hindu 1 May 2009 Accessed 14 June 2011.
  9. ↑ Top Box Office Draws of Indian Cinema. IBOS. Accessed 24 September 2009.
  10. ↑ "Hema Malini was one of the highest-paid actresses in 1976–1980 – Times of India". The Times of India. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  11. ↑ "Filmfare Awards". imdb. 1973. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  12. ↑ "WINNERS OF THE FILMFARE AWARDS 2019". filmfare.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  13. ↑ Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri awardees. The Hindu 27 January 2000 Accessed 14 June 2011.
  14. ↑ Here comes Dr. Hema Malini! Archived 17 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine The Times of India 2 October 2012. Accessed 2 October 2012.
  15. ↑ Correspondent, Special (5 April 2017). "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards". The Hindu. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ↑ Smt. Hema Malini, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)- Bio Data Press Information Bureau of India. Archived 22 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ↑ "Janmashtami 2019: BJP MP Hema Malini sings bhajan, offers prayer at ISKCON temple; video goes viral". CatchNews.com. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  18. ↑ India Today International. Living Media International Limited. 2004. p. 23.
    "I'm a pukka Iyengar Brahmin...".
  19. ↑ "My dad opposed my marriage: Hema". IBNLive.com. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  20. ↑ Hema Malini. Living Media International Limited 2004 p23.
  21. ↑ My Fun Days. Telegraph India 29 June 2011. Accessed 6 July 2011.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Detailed Profile, Smt. Hema Malini, Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Who's Who, Government: National Portal of India. India.gov.in Accessed 6 July 2011.
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