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Hema Malini
BJP
DOB
16 Oct 1948
Age
77 years
birth palce
Tiruchirappalli
profession
Politician/ Actor
Hema Malini biography
Hema Malini, known as Bollywood’s Dream Girl and with films such as Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay and Razia Sultan, took the political plunge in 2004 when she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and now she is a Lok Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh's Mathura since 2019.
“I have earned a lot of name and fame in the film industry. There are so many fans. They used to call me to attend public functions with so much love, so I thought I must give something back.
The 75-year-old served as a Rajya Sabha member from 2004 to 2009 and was appointed party’s general secretary in 2010. Back in 1999, she had campaigned for late film star Vinod Khanna, the BJP MP from Gurdaspur, Punjab.
In the 2014 general elections for the Lok Sabha, Hema Malini defeated the Mathura incumbent, Jayant Chaudhary (RLD) and was then elected to the Lok Sabha. She retained the seat in the 2019 general elections, and in 2024, she once again retained her seat to become the three-time sitting MP from Mathura.
As the MP of Mathura, the holy city and birthplace of Lord Krishna, Hema Malini said she wants to develop her constituency as an “international tourist destination”.
Also a Padma Shri recipient, the actor-politician currently serves as the brand ambassador of Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad.
Hema Malini, a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, said a lot of options for the entertainment of the tourists are being developed so that they not only visit the temples in Mathura but also learn about the reasons behind the city’s popularity.
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Hema Malini personal life
HEMA MALINI NEWS
James Bond or Tatya Tope: Who was in the original dialogue of Sholay?
December 09, 2025 7:11 pm
As Ramesh Sippy's emotional roller coaster Sholay rides back to theatres, a trailer misstep sets off a fresh dialogue debate.
Hema Malini says she is ‘slowly gathering up pieces’ after Dharmendra's death; Bobby Deol calls him his ‘hero’
December 08, 2025 2:21 pm
Hema Malini shared unseen photos with Dharmendra and also shared an emotional note about how she is "slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life" after his death.
When Dharmendra revealed that first wife Prakash Kaur was looking for 'rishtas' for step-daughter Esha Deol
December 06, 2025 4:21 pm
In Dharmendra's biography, it was reported that his first wife, Prakash Kaur, was keen on finding a suitable groom for her stepdaughter Esha Deol.
When Hema Malini said she married Dharmendra for 'happiness', expressed disappointment in being called 'first lady of second marriages'
December 04, 2025 9:05 pm
Hema Malini rarely spoke publicly about the controversy surrounding her marriage. But in her biography Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl, she reflected on that turbulent time.
Why Hema Malini had to do 'B-grade films' while married to Dharmendra: ‘Worst phase of my life’
December 04, 2025 7:32 pm
Despite being married to Dharmendra, Hema Malini refused his help to pay a massive tax backlog, instead choosing to do B-grade films to pay it on her own.
Dharmendra’s quiet funeral was family’s decision, says Hema Malini: ‘Final days were cruel; couldn’t bear...’
December 03, 2025 1:41 pm
Filmmaker Hamad Al Reyami shared his conversations with Dharmendra's second wife Hema Malini and his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
Dharmendra’s mom met Hema Malini secretly; Prakash Kaur shared she 'understands' what Hema went through
December 03, 2025 10:10 am
Hema Malini spoke about meeting Dharmendra's mother and recalled how warmly she hugged and blessed her. She revealed that Satwant came to see her without informing anyone in the family.
Hema Malini, Prakash Kaur lived minutes away from each other, never crossed paths: 'What is the point of torturing someone...'
December 01, 2025 1:40 pm
After her wedding with Dharmendra in 1980, Hema Malini respected his responsibilities towards his first wife Prakash Kaur and their children.
Shatrughan Sinha says 'heartbreaking' to meet Hema Malini in 'traumatic times' after Dharmendra's death
December 01, 2025 11:57 am
A couple of days after meeting Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, Shatrughan Sinha also paid a visit to his late friend Dharmendra's wife Hema Malini and their daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
When Esha Deol learnt about Dharmendra's first marriage with Prakash Kaur at school, says he never stayed home at night: ‘You have two moms?’
November 30, 2025 11:00 am
Dharmendra was already married with four children when he married Hema Malini, a truth their daughter Esha Deol only discovered when she was in the 4th standard.
HEMA MALINI PHOTOS
RIP Dharmendra (1935-2025): Bollywood's He-Man who redefined macho for Indian cinema
November 24, 2025 2:39 pm
Forever Dharam paaji: Dharmendra will always hold a special place in every fan’s heart.
Hema Malini, Yami Gautam, Shilpa Shetty Kundra share Bhai Dooj celebrations
November 04, 2024 1:30 pm
Many celebrities of B-town were seen honoring their beautiful bond with siblings on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
Hema Malini turns 76: 'Dream girl' rejected many suitors to marry Dharmendra
October 16, 2024 12:15 pm
Hema Malini and Dharmendra's love story is straight out of a Bollywood romance. On her 76th birthday, here's a look at pictures from their family album.
Inside Hema Malini's birthday bash with Rekha, Jeetendra, Sanjay Khan
October 19, 2022 4:42 pm
Actor and politician Hema Malini took us inside her 74th birthday bash. Hema celebrated her day on October 16 with her family and a few close friends.
Hema Malini turns 74: A glimpse of her precious moments with daughters Esha and Ahana Deol
October 16, 2022 3:20 pm
Bollywood's own 'Dream girl' Hema Malini is celebrating her 74th birthday today. The star is actor Dharmendra's wife and a mom to Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Katrina Kaif, Kartik Aaryan, Neha Kakkar: 10 celebrity photos you should not miss
September 05, 2021 6:04 pm
Katrina Kaif, Kartik Aaryan, Neha Kakkar, Samantha Akkineni, Esha Deol, Harshdeep Kaur, Neeti Mohan, Divyanka Tripathi and Ankita Konwar share their latest photos today.
Hema Malini turns 72: Rare photos of the Dream Girl
October 17, 2020 7:56 pm
Actor Hema Malini celebrates her 72nd birthday today. She is known for her work in films like Seeta aur Geeta, Sholay, Johnny Mera Naam, Satte Pe Satta, Trishul among others.
Esha Deol's daughter Radhya's birthday bash: Taimur, Inaaya and other star kids party
October 21, 2019 9:07 am
Taimur Ali Khan, Inaaya Naummi Kemmu, Laksshya Kapoor became a part of Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani's daughter Radhya Takhtani's second birthday.
Hema Malini turns 71: Best looks from her iconic films
October 16, 2019 2:14 pm
Happy Birthday Hema: Her outfits exude elegance and class. Her films are remembered fondly just like all the characters she's performed. As the Dream Girl actor turns a year older on October 16, let’s take some fashion and styling cues from her.
Hema Malini turns 71: Rare photos of Bollywood's 'Dream Girl'
October 17, 2019 8:33 am
On the occasion of her 71st birthday, we revisit some of Hema Malini's unseen pictures.
HEMA MALINI VIDEOS
Hema Malini Launches Music Album Dream Girl With Her Sholay Co-Actors
February 17, 2016 12:01 pm
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