Mumbai: Actress-politician Hema Malini is celebrating her 76th birthday on Wednesday, October 16. Members of the film fraternity shared their best wishes for the veteran actress on her special day.
Actress Kajol, who will soon be seen in the upcoming film ‘Do Patti’ alongside Hema Malini, took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a picture of the veteran actress dressed in a beautiful saree. Kajol wrote on the picture, “To the timeless Hema Malini-Happy Birthday! Wishing you health, joy, and endless grace. @dreamgirlhemamalini”.
Hema Malini and Dharmendra’s daughter Esha Deol also took to Instagram and shared a picture with her mother in which the two can be seen twinning in blue. Esha wrote in the caption, “Happy birthday, my adorable mamma. Love you.”
Actress Celina Jaitly also shared a picture of herself with Hema Malini, and penned a long note in the caption lauding her work as a Member of Parliament.
She wrote, “Happiest birthday, dearest @dreamgirlhemamalini ji. Your radiant beauty and brilliant personality will make anyone standing next to you look like Shrek (that will be me). Hemaji’s cinematic journey is a blend of beauty, talent, and sheer dedication, making her the enduring “Dream Girl” and a beloved icon of Indian cinema. Her unforgettable performances in films like ‘Sholay’, ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’ and ‘Baghban’ showcased your incredible range, grace, and emotional depth, captivating audiences across generations”.
“Beyond the screen, Hemaji’s role as a Member of Parliament reflects her commitment to serving the nation with the same passion she brings to her art. As both an actor and a leader, she stands as a shining example of strength, elegance, and resilience, continuing to inspire millions with her journey. Happy birthday to you, wishing you a healthy happy long life. Big hug @imeshadeol pls give Biyara mommy a special hug from my side today”, she added.
Hema Malini, who won the Mathura Lok Sabha constituency for the third consecutive time in 2024, recently performed a dance recital in Mathura during Navratri.
She was a member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka from 2011 to 2012.
A fascinatingly successful life
Hema Malini was born in a Tamil Iyengar Brahmin family to Jaya Lakshmi and VSR Chakravarti Iyengar in Ammankudi, Madras Province (now Tamil Nadu).
Popularly known as ‘Dream Girl,’ she made her acting debut in the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam in the early sixties. Soon after, she first acted in a lead role in the Hindi film Sapno Ka Saudagar opposite Raj Kapoor. She went on to feature in numerous Hindi films, frequently opposite the dashingly handsome star Dharmendra, whom she married in 1980.
In 2000, the actress-politician was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour.
In 2012, Sir Padampat Singhania University conferred her with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her contribution to Indian cinema.
Deeply religious, she is also a life member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
This hugely talented lady of the tinsel world is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. Along with her daughters Ahana and Esha, she has performed in a production called Parampara for charitable events and done other shows. The mother-daughter team has also performed at the Khajuraho Dance Festival. The actress and MP owns the Natya Vihar Kalakendra dance school.
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