Hema Malini is a well-known Indian actress, dancer, producer, director, and politician. She is also popular by that name ‘Dream Girl’. Apart from working in mainstream Hindi cinema, Hema Malini has also worked in Tamil movies as well. She apeared in both comic and dramatic roles, as well as being a dancer. She has appeared in more than 150 films.
Hema Malini was born as Hema Malini Chakravarthy in a Tamil Hindu family on 16 October 1948 in Jeeyapuram, Tiruchirappalli district, Madras Presidency, India. Her mother’s name is Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarti, was a film producer in South Indian Cinema. Her father’s name was VSR Chakravarti. She is the youngest of her two brothers R.K.Chakravarti and R.J.Chakravarti, who are also film producers. Mesmerized by Hema’s beauty, the Bollywood actor Sanjeev Kumar proposed to her for marriage, but she rejected the proposal. Later, she got involved in an affair with her co-actor Jeetendra; this relationship could not last long and, eventually, ended.
While shooting with Dharmendra for the film Sholay, Hema Malini got attracted to him. Both expressed their emotions to each other and chose to get married. At the same time, Dharmendra has a wife Prakash Kaur, and according to Hindu rituals, he could not marry Hema until he divorced his first wife. But Prakash Kaur was not ready to divorce him. In the end, Hema Malini and Dharmendra converted to Islam and got married on 2 May 1980. The couple has two daughters Esha Deol (Actress) and Ahana Deol. Her step-sons are the famous Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
Hema Malini Wiki/Bio
Birth Name | Hema Malini Chakravarty |
Nick Name | Dream Girl |
Age | (as in 2023) 75 Years |
Debut | • Film (Tamil): Idhu Sathiyam (1963, Supporting Actress) • Film (Hindi): Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968, Lead Actress) • TV: Jai Mata Ki (2000) directed by Puneet Issar • Politics: In February 2004, when she joined BJP |
Religion | Hinduism |
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Birth Place | Jeeyapuram, Tiruchirappalli District, Madras Presidency, India |
Date of Birth | 16 October 1948 (Saturday) |
Nationality | Indian |
Residence | 43, Shakunt Plot No.17, Jaihind Society, 12th Road, JVPD Juhu, Mumbai Upnagar, Teh.-Andheri, Dist.-Mumbai, Pin-400049 |
Home Town | Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu |
Hobbies | Dancing, Driving, Doing Yoga |
Politics Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
Family |
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Mother’s Name | Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarti |
Father’s Name | VSR Chakravarti |
Brother | • R.K. Chakravarti • R.J. Chakravarti |
Sister | Not Known |
Boyfriends/Affairs |
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Affairs/Boyfriends | • Jeetendra, Actor (1970s) • Dharmendra (Actor) |
Marital Status, Husband and Children |
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Husband/Spouse | Dharmendra |
Marriage Date | 2 May 1980 |
Children | • Daughters- Esha Deol, Ahana Deol, Vijayta Deol (step-daughter), Ajeeta Deol (step-daughter) • Sons- Sunny Deol (step-son), Bobby Deol (step-son) |
Education |
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School | • Andhra Mahila Sabha • Delhi Tamil Education Association Sr. Sec. School, New Delhi |
College/University | N/A |
Educational Qualification | 12th Drop-out |
Profession | Actress & Politician |
Brands Endorsed | • Patanjali • Kent RO |
Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements |
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Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 6″ |
Weight (Approx.) | in Kilogram- 54 kg in Pounds – 120 lbs |
Figure Measurements |
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Breast Size | 34 inches |
Hips Size | 35 inches |
Waist Size | 32 inches |
Extra Ordinary Features |
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Race / Ethnicity | Tamil Iyengar Brahmin |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
S*xual Orientation | Straight |
Dress Size | 6 US |
Shoe Size | 8 US |
Style Quotient |
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Car Collection | • Audi Q5 • Mercedes-Benz M-Class • MG Hector (bought on her 71st birthday in October 2019) |
Favourite Things |
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Favourite Actress | Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai |
Favourite Actors | Dharmendra, Shah Rukh Khan |
Favourite Author | Erle Stanley Gardner (American Author) |
Favourite Food/Beverages | Rice with Rasam, Green Tea, Curd |
Favourite Subject | History |
Controversies | • A controversy was created when she was allotted a 2,000-square-metre plot for 70000 rupees only (the market price for the same was more than 50 crore rupees) to run a dance class in the Andheri area of Mumbai by the BJP-led Government. • She was also criticized for her tweet about the Vrindavan widows in which she said widows from Bihar and West Bengal should not come to Vrindavan. • In 2015, she attracted controversy when a 2-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries after Hema’s Mercedes rammed into an Alto car on the Yamuna Expressway near Agra. • She has also been criticized for her low-attendance in Parliament. |
Life Journey
Hema Malini had an interest in dancing since childhood. She started learning dancing at a very young age. She attended the Andhra Mahila Sabha in Chennai, and later, Delhi Tamil Education Association Sr. Sec. School in Delhi. She was good at studies and liked the history subject the most. Being more interested in dancing, she left her studies in between and debuted as a dancer in a regional movie in 1961.
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Being a producer, Hema’s mother wanted her to become an actress. But she could not make a place in South Indian movies as an actress although she continued working as a dancer. In 1968, she made her debut as an actress with Raj Kapoor starrer Hindi film “Sapno Ka Saudagar.” She was the fresh face, which every director wanted to cast in their movie. So, her journey as an actress was started.
Hema Malini Net Worth
Hema Malini’s net worth is estimated to be around 65 million USD. She is a huge car enthusiast, as she owns a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, Hyundai Santa Fe, and an Audi Q5. The actor has also served as chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation.
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | $65 Million |
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $60 Million |
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review |
Income Source | Actress & Politician |
Career
In her career spanning more than two decades, she worked with every famous actor of her time. She did 15 movies with the Superstar Rajesh Khanna. She worked with Dev Anand, Jeetendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, and many other well-established artists. Hema Malini was one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood within four years after her debut.
She worked in over 155 films including, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Sholay, Lal Patthar, Andaaz, Naseeb, Gora Aur Kala, Dharmatma, Sanyasi, Satte Pe Satta, Dream Girl, Trishul, Suraag, Kranti, Andha Kanoon, Sitapur Ki Geeta, etc.
Hema Malini is trained in Indian classical dance forms including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniattam. She continued to perform on stage besides acting. She also gave training to her daughters in Odissi and has performed in many charitable events with them.
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Along with acting on the silver screen, Hema Malini also went on to work on the small screen. She acted in the TV shows Jai Mata Ki (2000, as Goddess Durga) and Kamini Damini (2004, double role).
Hema Malini made her directorial debut with the film Dil Aashna Hai, which was the first signed film of Shahrukh Khan. She was critically acclaimed for her performance in her comeback film Baghban (2003) and was even nominated for Filmfare Best Actress Award.
Hema Malini campaigned for Vinod Khanna (BJP) in 1999, and in the year 2004, she joined BJP as an MP in the Rajya Sabha. She was appointed the general secretary of the BJP in March 2010. She later got elected as a member of the Lok Sabha in 2014 by defeating Jayant Chaudhary by 3,30,743 votes. In the Elections of Lok Sabha 2019, Hema again emerged victorious by winning the election from the Mathura Constituency in Uttar Pradesh by a margin of 2,93,471 votes.
Movies List |
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1963 | Idhu Sathiyam |
1965 | Pandava Vanavasam |
1968 | Sapno Ka Saudagar |
1969 | Waris Jahan Pyar Mile |
1970 | Tum Haseen Main Jawaan Sharafat Abhinetri Aansoo Aur Muskan Johny Mera Naam |
1971 | Sri Krishna Vijayamu Paraya Dhan Naya Zamana Lal Patthar Andaz Tere Mere Sapne |
1972 | Seeta Aur Geeta Raja Jani Shanno Gora Aur Kala Bhai Ho To Aisa Babul Ki Galiyaan |
1973 | Shareef Budmaash Prem Parvat Chhupa Rustam Gehri Chaal Jugnu Joshila |
1974 | Dulhan Amir Garib Dost Prem Nagar Kasauti Patthar Aur Payal Haath Ki Safai |
1975 | Sunehra Sansar Sanyasi Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja Do Thug Dharmatma Khushboo Pratigya Sholay |
1976 | Sharafat Chod Di Maine Naach Uthe Sansaar Maa Nimmi Charas Aap Beati Geeta Dus Numbri Mehbooba Jaaneman |
1977 | Shirdi Ke Sai Baba Kinara Khel Khilari Ka Dream Girl Dhoop Chhaon Chacha Bhatija Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein |
1978 | Dillagi Azaad Apna Khoon Trishul |
1979 | Ratnadeep Janta Hawaldar Dil Kaa Heera Meera Hum Tere Aashiq Hain |
1980 | The Burning Train Bandish Do Aur Do Paanch Alibaba Aur 40 Chor |
1981 | Maan Gaye Ustaad Jyothi Dard Aas Paas Krodhi Kranti Naseeb Kudrat Meri Aawaz Suno |
1982 | Samraat Farz Aur Kanoon Do Dishayen Bhagawat Satte Pe Satta Suraag Rajput Desh Premee Meharbaani |
1983 | Taqdeer Razia Sultan Andha Kanoon Nastik Justice Chaudhury |
1984 | Sharara Ram Tera Desh Raaj Tilak Qaidi Ek Naya Itihas Ek Nai Paheli |
1985 | Phaansi Ke Baad Durga Aandhi-Toofan Ramkali Yudh Hum Dono Babu |
1986 | Ek Chadar Maili |
1987 | Sitapur Ki Geeta Hirasat Apne Apne Anjaam Jaan Hatheli Pe Kudrat Ka Kanoon |
1988 | Vijay Mulzim Mohabbat Ke Dushman Rihaee |
1989 | Galiyon Ka Badshah Deshwasi Sachche Ka Bol-Bala Santosh Desh Ke Dushman Paap Ka Ant |
1990 | Shadyantra Lekin… |
1991 | Jamai Raja Hai Meri Jaan |
1994 | Vivekananda |
1995 | Param Vir Chakra |
1996 | Aatank Maahir |
1997 | Himalay Putra |
1998 | Swami Vivekananda |
2000 | Hey Ram |
2001 | Censor |
2003 | Baghban |
2004 | Veer-Zaara |
2005 | Bhagmati |
2006 | Ganga |
2006 | Baabul |
2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Gangotri |
2010 | Sadiyaan |
2011 | Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap Aarakshan |
2013 | Mahabharat Aur Barbareek |
2016 | Aman Ke Farishtey |
2017 | Gautamiputra Satakarni Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi |
2020 | Shimla Mirchi |
TV Shows & Serials List |
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1986 | Tera Panhey |
1989 | Rangoli |
1990 | Noopur |
1995 | Mohini |
1996-1998 | Yug |
1996 | Women of India |
1999-2000 | Jai Mata Di |
2004-2005 | Kamini Damini |
2008-2009 | Dancing Queen |
2010-2011 | Matti Ki Banno |
Facts About Hema Malini
- In 1964, a Tamil film director, C.V. Sridhar, rejected her for being too thin.
- Hema Malini listed the highest-paid Bollywood actress from 1976 to 1980.
- Hema got the sobriquet of Dream Girl after starring in a film of the same name in 1977.
- Her first film with Dharmendra was Sharafat in 1970 till now she worked in 35 films along with him.
- During the shooting of Sholay, Dharmendra fell in love with Hema Malini and according to sources, he used to bribe the spot boys on the set of Sholay to switch off lights frequently so can have takes again and again with Hema.
- Malini directed Shah Rukh Khan‘s first film- Dil Aashna Hai. However, it was released after Deewana.
- Hema Malini is an ardent animal lover and supports PETA India. She also wrote to the Mumbai Municipal Commissioner in 2009 urging him to ban horse carriages. In 2011, she also wrote to Jairam Ramesh (the then Union Minister for Environment and Forests) to ban Jallikattu (bullfighting).
- She is an advocate of pure water for everyone. She is also associated with a water purifier company and endorses it.
- Hema Malini is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and also versed in Kuchipudi. She has also trained her daughters in Bharatnatyam and often performs at various events along with her daughters.
FAQs
Hema Malini fast twice a week where her fasting diet has only dry fruits, fresh fruits, and cottage cheese or Paneer. The idea behind keeping these fasts is that this helps to detoxify the body and stabilize internal systems.
Actress Hema Malini has been criticized for leaving the site of an accident after her speeding Mercedes hit a Maruti Alto, without reaching out to the victims of the accident, including two very young children. A two-year-old girl was killed in the accident and her six-year-old brother is in ICU at a Jaipur hospital with fractures in both arms and both legs. They were traveling in the Alto with their parents and another relative; all of them were injured.
Hema is very graceful, dignified, and never did anything vulgar onscreen in her career, unlike Madhuri who’s not even beautiful. Madhuri is average-looking and she sold her morals to get to the limelight even when she was a nobody like she charged Rs. 1 Crore for a kissing scene in Dayavan. she’s just lucky to be in Bollywood, she’s an overrated dancer and I hate her smile! She hasn’t aged gracefully at all either, she looks full of Botox and injections.
Many such lands have been allotted to trusts run by politicians especially in Mumbai & Maharashtra many cases are going on over such preferential treatments, if Hema Malini really wants to teach traditional dancing must try it outside Mumbai as in Mumbai many organization already teaches & trains students.