| Bio | |
| Full Name | Hema Malini Chakravarty |
| Nickname | Dream Girl |
| Profession | Actress & Politician |
| Politics | |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Political Journey | • In 1999, she campaigned for Vinod Khanna (a BJP candidate) in Gurdaspur Punjab. • In 2003, she was nominated as the Rajya Sabha Member by the then President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. She served as the Rajya Sabha Member from 2003 to 2009. • In February 2004, she officially joined the BJP. • In 2010, she became General Secretary of BJP. • In 2014, she became a Lok Sabha Member from the Mathura Constituency after defeating Jayant Chaudhary of RLD by 3,30,743 votes. • In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, she won from the Mathura Constituency by a margin of 2,93,471 votes |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 6″ |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 October 1948 (Saturday) |
| Age (as in 2021) | 73 Years |
| Birthplace | Jeeyapuram, Tiruchirappalli district, Madras Presidency, India |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu |
| School | Andhra Mahila Sabha Delhi Tamil Education Association Sr. Sec. School, New Delhi |
| College | N/A |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Drop-out |
| 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 |
| Awards | • 11 Filmfare nominations for Best Actress and won in 1972. • In 2000, won Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. • In 2000, awarded Padma Shri by the government of India. |
| Family | Father– VSR Chakravarti Mother– Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarti Sister– None Brothers– R.K. Chakravarti, R.J. Chakravarti |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | 43, Shakunt Plot No.17, Jaihind Society, 12th Road, JVPD Juhu, Mumbai Upnagar, Teh.-Andheri, Dist.-Mumbai, Pin-400049 |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Driving, Doing Yoga |
| 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 rupes) 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 a 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 the Parliament. |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Author | Erle Stanley Gardner (American Author) |
| Favourite Food/Beverages | Rice with Rasam, Green Tea, Curd |
| Favourite Actor | Dharmendra, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Actress | Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai |
| Favourite Subject | History |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Jeetendra, Actor (1970s) Dharmendra, Actor (Mid-1970-present) |
| Husband | Dharmendra, Actor |
| 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) |
| Money Factor | |
| Car Collection | • Audi Q5 [1]Jagran • Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2]Jagran • MG Hector (bought on her 71st birthday in October 2019) [3]NDTV |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 101 Crore (as in 2019) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Hema Malini
- She entered the world in the Tiruchirappalli district of Madras Presidency, as the third child of a family that spoke Tamil.
- Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarti, her mother, worked as a film producer.
- To embark on her acting career, she decided to discontinue her studies after completing the 12th standard.
- In 1961, she embarked on her journey as a dancer in a Tamil film, marking the beginning of her career.
- In 1964, C.V. Sridhar, a Tamil film director, turned her down due to her thinness.
- Her debut in the film industry occurred in 1963, where she showcased her dancing skills in the Tamil film “Idhu Sathiyam”.
- In 1968, her first Bollywood film, “Sapno Ka Saudagar,” did not perform well at the Box-Office.
- From 1976 to 1980, she held the title of the highest-paid Bollywood actress.
- In 1977, she earned the nickname “Dream Girl” following her appearance in a film with the same title.
- Hema Malini has shared the screen with Dharmendra in a total of 35 films. Their first collaboration was in the movie “Sharafat” released in 1970, where Hema Malini played a lead role.
- Sanjeev Kumar, a seasoned actor, developed strong feelings for Hema Malini and sought Jeetendra’s help to express his affection towards her. However, as time passed, Hema’s fondness for Jeetendra grew, leading her to end her relationship with Sanjeev Kumar.
- While filming Sholay, Dharmendra developed strong feelings for Hema Malini. According to reports, he would allegedly offer incentives to the spot boys on the set, urging them to frequently switch off the lights. This enabled him to have additional retakes with Hema.
- Hema Malini, starring in the movie Bell Bottom, is recognized as a trendsetter for being one of the pioneering actresses to introduce bell bottoms to the silver screen.
- Hema Malini starred in Dil Aashna Hai, which was directed by her and marked Shah Rukh Khan’s debut film. However, due to scheduling and production delays, it was released after Deewana.
- Hema Malini is a passionate advocate for animals and a supporter of PETA India. In 2009, she sent a letter to the Mumbai Municipal Commissioner, urging them to enforce a ban on horse carriages. Similarly, in 2011, she wrote to Jairam Ramesh, the Union Minister for Environment and Forests at the time, requesting a ban on Jallikattu, a form of bullfighting. Additionally, Hema Malini actively engages in cow feeding activities.
- Hema Malini, who strictly follows a vegetarian diet, expresses her happiness by acknowledging that her food choices contribute positively to the planet and the welfare of animals.
- Hema Malini is a strong proponent of ensuring access to clean and pure water for all individuals. Additionally, she has established a connection with a reputable water purification company and actively supports its mission. Hema Malini’s involvement in a commercial for this water purification brand is notable and impactful.
- Being a skilled Bharatnatyam dancer and knowledgeable in Kuchipudi, she expressed in an interview that dancing is an essential part of her life. Furthermore, she has imparted her expertise to her daughters in Bharatnatyam, and they frequently showcase their talents together at diverse events.
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