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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
'Living with his memories': Hema Malini breaks silence on life after Dharmendra's passing
August 21, 2026 4:43 pm
Hema Malini has spoken about life after the demise of her husband Dharmendra and the possibility of returning to acting.
'Simply brilliant': Hema Malini reviews Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, praises Aamir Khan
August 17, 2026 4:33 pm
Hema Malini praises Batwara 1947 as 'simply brilliant' and applauded Rajkumar Santoshi’s direction and the performances of Sunny Deol and Shabana Azmi.
'My daughter Ahana Deol was crying like crazy': Hema Malini recalls Dharmendra's Padma award
July 29, 2026 5:15 pm
Esha Deol celebrated sister Ahana Deol's birthday reminding her that their father Dharmendra's blessings are always with her.
Hema Malini says Dharmendra opposed her joining politics: 'Vinod Khanna supported me'
July 27, 2026 6:26 pm
Hema Malini's husband and actor Dharmendra was initially against the idea of her joining politics, largely because of his own experience in politics.
Hema Malini reveals Dharmendra's last message about family: Why it matters
July 22, 2026 6:00 pm
As a psychotherapist, I often see people who have worked tirelessly to build successful careers, only to discover that somewhere along the journey, emotional closeness within the family quietly faded, reflected Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist and relationship breakthrough coach
Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj sit in truck with CJP protesters; Kangana, Hema Malini back govt
July 20, 2026 8:27 pm
While veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj joined the on-ground Chalo Sansad march, BJP MPs Kangana Ranaut and Hema Malini backed the central government.
Hema Malini breaks down, says daughters Esha, Ahana struggling after Dharmendra's death
July 20, 2026 4:11 pm
Hema Malini got emotional as she spoke about her husband Dharmendra, and how daughter Esha and Ahana are struggling after his death.
Hema Malini would love Deepika Padukone to do her biopic: 'A beautiful, talented girl'
July 12, 2026 5:41 pm
As she completed 60 years in Indian cinema, Hema Malini said Deepika Padukone is a 'talented and beautiful girl' who would be the ideal choice to play her in a biopic, if one were ever made.
Hema Malini: 'Dharmendra looked so strong, yet he had such a soft heart'
July 10, 2026 9:55 pm
Hema Malini remembered Dharmendra as a loving husband, a trusted companion, and someone who always put others before himself.
'Felt Dharmendra with me, asking me to collect Padma Vibhushan': Hema Malini
July 09, 2026 1:48 pm
Hema Malini recalls receiving Dharmendra's Padma Vibhushan from President Droupadi Murmu, says she sensed his presence as she walked up to accept the honour on his behalf.
HEMA MALINI PHOTOS
In Pictures: Hema Malini hosts prayer meeting for Late Dharmendra in Delhi, marking an emotional tribute
December 11, 2025 8:44 pm
Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini, accompanied by her daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, hosted a prayer meeting in memory of late film icon Dharmendra at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi today
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 VIDEOS
Hema Malini Launches Music Album Dream Girl With Her Sholay Co-Actors
February 17, 2016 12:01 pm
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