Hema Malini

Actress | 1948-10-16

Hema Malini is an Indian actress, classical dancer and politician who rose to prominence in Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. Trained in Bharatanatyam, she established a reputation as a leading heroine and later entered public life as a Member of Parliament representing the BJP.

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Hema Malini: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Hema Malini
Date Of Birth	1948-10-16
Age	77 Years
Birth Place	Ammankudi, Thanjavur district, Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu), India
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Profession	Actress, Classical Dancer, Choreographer, Producer, Politician
Current Residence	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Hobbies	Classical dance (Bharatanatyam), Choreography, Painting, Gardening

Hema Malini: Education

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Hema Malini: Family

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Spouse	Dharmendra (m. 1980)
Children	Esha Deol (daughter), Ahaana Deol (daughter)

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Hema Malini: Overview

Hema Malini (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian film actress, classical dancer, choreographer, producer and politician. She made her mark in Hindi cinema with a string of commercial and critically noted films from the late 1960s through the 1980s, earning recognition for versatility and screen presence. Notable films in her career include Sapno Ka Saudagar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay and Dream Girl; she was frequently cited among the era’s leading actresses.

Trained in Bharatanatyam from an early age, Hema Malini continued to perform classical dance throughout her career and has choreographed and produced stage productions. She has been conferred civilian honours and numerous industry recognitions over decades in film and dance. In addition to her artistic work, Hema Malini entered politics with the Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected to the Lok Sabha from Mathura in 2014, retaining public office in subsequent elections while remaining active in cultural pursuits.

Her public persona combines film, dance and social engagement; she has maintained a visible presence in Indian cultural life and occasionally participates in film and television projects, interviews and stage performances.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When was Hema Malini born?

Hema Malini was born on 16 October 1948.

What is Hema Malini best known for?

She is best known as a leading actress of Hindi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, and for her public role as a Bharatiya Janata Party politician.

Is Hema Malini married and who are her children?

Hema Malini is married to actor Dharmendra (married in 1980). They have two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahaana/Ahaana Deol.

Has Hema Malini received any national honours?

She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2000 and has received multiple industry awards and recognitions over her career.

What political office has Hema Malini held?

Hema Malini was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Mathura constituency as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, first in 2014 and subsequently re-elected.