Updated on: 26 July, 2021 11:32 AM IST |
Ten Facts You Need to Know about Dream Girl Hema Malini
It was she who gave superstar Shah Rukh Khan, his first break in Bollywood with Dil Aashna Hai in 1992, which was also her directorial debut.
She is the only actress of her days to have starred opposite all the actors from the Kapoor Khandaan. Namely Raj Kapoor -Sapno Ka Saudagar, Shammi Kapoor -Andaaz, Shashi Kapoor -Trishul, Randhir Kapoor -Haath Ki Safaai and Rishi Kapoor -Ek Chaadar Maili Si.
Together Dharamji and Hema have starred in over 28 films.
Irony is that Sunny Deol, Dharamjis son from his first marriage, is younger to Hemaji by just six years.
So much was Dharmendra infatuated by Hema that he had requested the cinematographer to take repeated takes on a single shot during the shoot of Sholay, only so he could hold her for a long period of time. Hemaji and Dharmendra converted to Islam and changed their names to Aisha Bi R Chakravarty and Dilawar Khan Kewal Krishn, to get married as Dharamjis wife Prakash Kaur refused to divorce him.
It is believed that the dream girl was approached by veteran actors Jeetendra and Sanjeev Kumar for marriage. But, in the end, she accepted Dharmendras proposal, inspite of him being thirteen years older to her and married. Infact, it is rumoured that Sanjeev Kapoor was dejected upto such an extent with her rejection that he became addicted to alcohol and forced himself to isolation. Rumour also has it that Hema Malini got cold feet and stepped back last minute before getting married to Jeetendra.
She has never donned revealing outfits on-screen since her mother scolded her for donning a swimsuit during her initial stint in Bollywood.
A born dancer, Hema is a renowned expert in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi.
She is a Class 10 drop-out as she was keen in doing films.
Her full name is Hema Malini Ramanujam Chakravarthy. She was born in a Tamil Iyengar Brahmin family in Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
One of the most accomplished actresses to dabble in comedy, action, drama, romance and now politics with aplomb, Hema Malini continues to rule the hearts of millions in the country. Her grace and dignity have always been her biggest strengths, which is why she has managed to live behind a rich legacy in an unforgiving industry. But how well do you know the Dream Girl? Click ahead and find out yourself. As you hover, we also leave you with some beautiful pictures of the pretty woman.
