Actor
Hema Malini
Based In
Tamil Nadu
Origin
Ammankudi, Tiruchirappalli district, Madras State
Years Active
1963 – Present
Hema Malini Biography
Basic Details
- Full Name: Hema Malini Chakravarty
- Nickname: Dream Girl
- Date of Birth: October 16, 1948
- Birthplace: Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, Producer, Director, Dancer, Politician
- Years Active: 1963 – Present
- Political Affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Constituency: Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Known For: Graceful dance, beauty, and powerful performances in classic Hindi films
Education
- Schooling: Andhra Mahila Sabha, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- College: Did not pursue college to focus on her film and dance career
Family Background
- Father: V.S. Ramanujam Chakravarty (film producer)
- Mother: Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarty (film producer)
- Siblings: Two brothers
- Husband: Dharmendra (legendary Bollywood actor; married in 1980)
Children:
- Esha Deol (actress)
- Ahana Deol (artist and entrepreneur)
- Grandchildren: Two (through Ahana Deol)
Career Highlights
- Film Debut: Idhu Sathiyam (Tamil, 1963)
- Bollywood Debut: Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968)
- Breakthrough Films: Johnny Mera Naam (1970), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Sholay (1975), Dream Girl (1977)
- Other Notable Films: Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Baghban, Razia Sultan, Meera, Khubsoorat, Lal Patthar
- Production & Direction: Directed and produced devotional and mythological films such as Dil Aashna Hai (1992) and Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)
- Dance Career: Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer; also trained in Kuchipudi and Odissi; performed globally
Political Career:
- Member of Rajya Sabha (2003–2009)
- Member of Lok Sabha (since 2014) representing Mathura constituency
Recent Activity
- Accompanied her husband Dharmendra during his hospitalization in Mumbai.
- Provided regular health updates to reassure fans about his stable condition.
- Publicly refuted false rumors circulating about Dharmendra’s death.
- Continued her involvement in animal welfare initiatives and awareness campaigns.
- Maintained communication with fans and media through social media updates promoting positivity and truth.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name / Honouring Body | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Seeta Aur Geeta | Won |
| 1974 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Amir Garib | Nominated |
| 1974 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Prem Nagar | Nominated |
| 1975 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Khushboo | Nominated |
| 1975 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Sanyasi | Nominated |
| 1976 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Mehbooba | Nominated |
| 1977 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Kinara | Nominated |
| 1979 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Meera | Nominated |
| 1981 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Naseeb | Nominated |
| 1990 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Rihaee | Nominated |
| 1999 | Filmfare Award | Lifetime Achievement | Filmfare Awards | — | Won |
| 2000 | Padma Shri | Government Honor | Government of India | — | Won |
| 2003 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Baghban | Nominated |
| 2003 | Screen Award | Jodi No. 1 (with Amitabh Bachchan) | Star Screen Awards | Baghban | Won |
| 2003 | Bollywood Movie Award | Lifetime Achievement | Bollywood Movie Awards | — | Won |
| 2003 | Zee Cine Award | Lifetime Achievement | Zee Cine Awards | — | Won |
| 2004 | Bollywood Movie Award | Most Sensational Actress | Bollywood Movie Awards | Baghban | Won |
| 2012 | Honorary Doctorate | Doctor of Philosophy | Sir Padampat Singhania University | — | Conferred |
| 2014 | Honorary Doctorate | Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) | Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University (JJT), Rajasthan | — | Conferred |
About Hema Malini
Hema Malini is a legendary Indian actress, classical dancer, director, producer, and politician, widely known as the “Dream Girl” of Bollywood.
She was born on October 16, 1948, in Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
Some of her iconic films include Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay, Dream Girl, Meera, Baghban, and Satte Pe Satta.
She has received the Padma Shri (2000), Filmfare Best Actress Award (1973), multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards, and two Honorary Doctorates.
Yes, she is married to veteran actor Dharmendra since 1980. They have two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and currently serves as the Member of Parliament from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
She is a trained Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi dancer and has performed across the world.
She is fondly called the “Dream Girl” after her hit 1977 film of the same name, symbolizing her grace and beauty in Indian cinema.
She has been active for over six decades, from 1963 to the present.
In November 2025, she has been supporting her husband Dharmendra during his hospitalization and continuing her animal welfare initiatives.