The Bollywood dream-girl, Hema Malini is much more than the Basanti to her Veeru. Celebrated as one of the actors who can wow away with her fascinating acting on screen, this veteran actress has, over the years, proven that she can slay more than just the four edges of the screen.
Appearing in more than 150 films Hema Malini’s tentacles of profession include a writer, director, producer, dancer, politician and of all a mother and a grandmother. As she celebrates her 70th birthday, here is a look at some of her achievements:
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The producer Hema Malini
This talented actress has never restricted her talent to just being an actress. She hasn’t shied away from daring things many consider a risk. Directing movies such as Dil Aashna Hai starring Shah Rukh Khan or the 2011 movie Tell Me O Kkhuda starring her very own daughter, Esha Deol proves the point.
The Dancer
In one of the interviews Hema Malini was quoted saying, ‘’My Dancing talent was underutilised in movies’’ and we couldn’t agree more. . Hema Malini is known to be a pro in Kuchipudi and Mohiniattam. And she has even choreographed movies like Mrig, Trishna, Lekin, Mehbooba among many others. This gifted persona also flairs in some of the moves not many can pull off.
The politician
From an actor to a politician, Hema Malini has added another feather to her cap by becoming a BJP candidate. The veteran actor has been part of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as a representative of the BJP. She is currently, a Member of Parliament from the Mathura constituency.
A mother and a grandmother
Apart from her booming career, Hema Malini is also the mother to two daughters, Esha Doel and Ahana Doel with husband Dharmendra. In 2015, she also became a grandmother to a little baby boy, Darien Vohra and granddaughter, Radhya Takhtani.
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