Hema Malini

Hema Malini (Hindi: हेमा मालिनी Tamil: ஹேமமாலினி) (born October 16, 1948) is an Indian actress, director and producer, as well as a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer. Making her acting debut in Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968), she went on to appear in numerous successful Bollywood films, most notably those with actor and future-husband Dharmendra.[1] She was initially promoted as "Dream Girl", and in 1977 starred in a film of the same name.[2] During this period, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses, noted for both her comic and dramatic roles, and her accomplished classical dancing.[3]

Malini is one of the most successful female filmstars in the history of Indian cinema.[3][4] Appearing in over 150 films in a career span of 40 years, she has starred in a large number of hit films, and her performances in both commercial and arthouse cinema, were often recognised.[3]