Hema Malini Fast Facts: Career and Public Profile

Hema Malini Dharmendra Deol (born 16 October 1948; Hindi pronunciation: [ɦeːmaː maːlɪn̪iː d̪ʱəɾmeːn̪d̪ɾə d̪eːoːl]) is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician who is currently serving as a member of the Lok Sabha from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing Mathura constituency since 2014. She was a member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka from 2011 to 2012, subsequent to her nomination to that chamber from 2003 to 2009 as a member of the BJP. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has starred in both comic and dramatic roles, and is one of the most popular and successful leading actresses of mainstream Hindi cinema. Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam. 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. Malini was initially promoted as the "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film of the same name. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her dual role in the comedy Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), and was nominated ten more times leading up to Baghban (2003). In 2000, Malini won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement...

Quick facts about Hema Malini

• Name: Hema Malini
• Known for: Hema Malini Dharmendra Deol is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician who…
• Category: celebrity fast facts
• Wikidata ID: Q33635

More Fast Facts

• Louis Armstrong
• Selena Gomez
• Angelina Jolie
• Lana Del Rey
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Brad Pitt

Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.