Hema Malini is an Indian director, actress and producer known for her appearance in numerous Bollywood films, most of which featured Rajesh Khanna, and Dharmendra, who later became her future husband. Known for her beauty, classical dancing, and impressive portrayal of role in drama and comedy, Hema Malini has established herself as one of the leading actresses in Indian cinema.

Hema Malini R. Chakravarthy was born on October 16, 1948 in Ammankudi,Tamil Nadu, India. Since 1980, she has been married to Dharmendra. She has two children named Esha and Ahan Deol.

Today, Hema Malini is considered one of the most successful actresses in the history of Indian cinema. Over her four-decade career, she has appeared in more than 150 films. Of her 11 nominations, she has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress once. In 2000, she was chosen as a recipient of the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.