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Bollywood's evergreen Dream Girl, Hema Malini, celebrates her 75th birthday on October 16, 2023. Despite her foray into politics and a long absence from the silver screen, her indelible mark on the film industry remains unshakable. The actress, who is now an MP with the ruling party BJP, may not be doing much cinema recently, but she continues to do dance performances. While we await her return to the big screen, there are many wonderful performances of the actress in the past to feel nostalgic about. Hema Malini Forgets Her Contribution to Mathura as BJP MP, Says 'Have Done Lot of Work, But Can't Remember Right Now'; Watch Video.
On this momentous occasion, we take a nostalgic journey through top five cinematic gems that made her an irreplaceable icon.
Sholay (1975)
Hema Malini played the role of Basanti, a feisty, talkative, and fearless horse carriage driver. Her performance in this iconic film is unforgettable, and her chemistry with Dharmendra, who played Veeru, is still cherished by audiences. It also stars Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in lead roles.
Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
Hema Malini portrayed the double role of identical twins, Seeta and Geeta, in this classic comedy-drama and made us go LOL. Her impeccable comic timing and the perfect portrayal of two contrasting characters once again showcased her acting prowess.
Dream Girl (1977)
In this comedy film, Hema Malini played the role of a woman who impersonates different characters over the phone to provide companionship. The way she effortlessly switched between various personas was remarkable and earned her the nickname ‘Dream Girl’. Hema Malini Recalls She Was Pregnant With Esha Deol While Filming for Satte Pe Satta in Kashmir.
Andaz (1971)
Hema Malini starred as a widowed mother in this film, bringing depth and emotion to her character. Her performance in the film was highly acclaimed.
Baghban (2003)
Hema Malini played the lead role of Pooja, a middle-aged woman in this romantic drama. Her natural beauty and acting skills made her a perfect fit for the character. Apart from the film’s empowering storyline, her magical chemistry with Amitabh Bachchan added to the film's success.
As Hema Malini marks her 75th birthday, her timeless performances continue to inspire and entertain generations. Her contributions to Hindi film industry, through these unforgettable roles remind us of the legacy she carries as the OG ‘Dream girl’ of Bollywood. Happy Birthday to the eternal beauty and talent that Hema Malini is!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 16, 2023 11:57 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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