Hema Malini

Hema Malini born on October 16, 1948 in Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

She is an Indian actress, director and producer, as well as a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer.

She debut her career as an actress in Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968).

She acted in a short episode as dancer in Pandava Vanavasam, a 1961 Telugu film.

She is a dedicated Bharatanatyam artiste, a classical dance of India.

She is a member of India's Bharatiya Janata Party and represents the party in Rajya Sabha, the upper House of parliament.

Hema Malini married to Dharmendra on 2 May 1980 who was already married with four children.

Dharmendra and Hema Malini had two daughters: Esha Deol (born 1982) and Ahana Deol.

Hema Malini's niece is actress Madhoo who had starred in hits Phool Aur Kaante and Roja.


Awards:

1973 - Filmfare Best Actress Award, Seeta Aur Geeta
1999 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award

2000 - Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India.
2004 - "Living Legend Award" by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of her contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.
2007 - The 2007 Bangkok International Film Festival screened several films starring Hema Malini in a special tribute programme.
2008 - Honoured for her contribution to classical dance