Hema Malini

Biography:

Hema Malini, an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician, was born on October 16, 1948. She has been a member of the Lok Sabha representing the Mathura seat for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 2014. She was elected as a member of the BJP from 2003 to 2009 and served as a member of the Rajya Sabha representing Karnataka from 2011 to 2012. She is best recognised for her work in Hindi films, where she has portrayed both comedic and serious characters. She is also one of the most well-liked and prosperous leading actresses in mainstream Hindi cinema.

In 1963, Malini made her feature film debut in the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam. After starring in her first lead part in Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968), Malini went on to play a number of supporting roles in Hindi films, often opposite Dharmendra, with whom she eventually got married in 1980. At first, Malini was referred to as the “Dream Girl” and she starred in the film of the same name in 1977. She was nominated 10 more times before Baghban (2003), and she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her dual performance in the comedy Seeta Aur Geeta (1972). Malini received the Filmfare Special Award for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema in 2019 in addition to the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

In 2000, the Indian government bestowed upon Malini the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian decoration. Malini received an honorary doctorate from Sir Padampat Singhania University in 2012 as a thank you for her contributions to Indian cinema. Malini presided over the National Film Development Corporation as its chair. Malini was given the Vitasta award by Bhajan Sopori of the Sopori Academy of Music and Performing Arts (SaMaPa) in Delhi in 2006 in recognition of her services and contributions to Indian dance and culture. The Andhra Pradesh government awarded her the NTR National Award in 2013 in recognition of her contributions to Indian film. Malini has participated in philanthropic and social endeavours. Malini is a lifelong member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) at the moment.