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Hema was born on 16 October 1948 in Ammankudi, Tamil Nadu in a Tamil speaking Chakravarti family. His father’s name is V.S.R. Chakraborty and his mother Jaya were film producers. She was nominated in the Andhra Mahila Sabha based in Chennai.
After performing as a dancer in a 1961 regional film, she was rejected by Tamil director, CV Sridhar during 1964, when she first attempted to act, on the grounds that she She was too thin to be a heroine in Vennirdai and the role went to Vennirdai Nirmala. Hema later collaborated with Sergazi Govindarajan and L.R. He acted as a supporting actor in the song Singara Therukku Selai sung by Easwari in the 1963 Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam, with S.A. as the protagonist. Ashokan was But Hema persisted, debuting with Raj Kapoor in ‘Sapno Ka Saudagar’ only 4 years after her rejection, but the film was a flop.
Hema Malini Box Office | India Box Office Collection
| Movie Name | Release Date | Opening Day [ INR cr. ] | Opening Weekend [ INR cr. ] | End of Week 1 [ INR cr. ] | Lifetime [ INR cr. ] | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi | 21 Apr 2017 | N.A | N.A | 0.05 | 0.05 | Flop |
| Sholay 3D | 03 Jan 2014 | 1.50 | 6.30 | 8.43 | 11.39 | Flop |
| Baghban | 03 Oct 2003 | 0.90 | 2.92 | 5.39 | 20.65 | Hit |
| Himalay Putra | 04 Apr 1997 | 0.43 | 1.26 | 2.14 | 3.96 | Flop |
| Andha Kanoon | 08 Apr 1983 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 4.5 | Hit |
| Nastik | 18 Feb 1983 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.8 | Average |
| Samraat | 11 Dec 1982 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.4 | Average |
| Baghawat | 27 Aug 1982 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.3 | Average |
| Farz Aur Kanoon | 06 Aug 1982 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 4.75 | Super-Hit |
| Desh Premee | 23 Apr 1982 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.6 | Average |
| Teesri Aankh | 23 Apr 1982 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 2.9 | Average |
| Rajput | 16 Apr 1982 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.75 | Average |
| Satte Pe Satta | 22 Jan 1982 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 4.25 | Semi-Hit |
| Meri Awaaz Suno | 18 Dec 1981 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 6.5 | Super-Hit |
| Maan Gaye Ustaad | 30 Oct 1981 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.65 | Average |
| Jyoti | 15 May 1981 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.45 | Average |
| Kudrat | 03 Apr 1981 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.75 | Flop |
| Kranti | 03 Feb 1981 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 10 | Blockbuster |
| Naseeb | 05 Jan 1981 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 7.25 | Hit |
| Alibaba Aur 40 Chor | 29 May 1980 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3 | Semi-Hit |
| The Burning Train | 28 Mar 1980 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.25 | Average |
| Do Aur Do Paanch | 04 Jan 1980 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.50 | Flop |
| Dil Ka Heera | 19 Oct 1979 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.60 | Average |
| Dus Numbri | 12 Mar 1976 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 4.50 | Blockbuster |
| Sholay | 15 Aug 1975 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 15 | All Time Blockbuster |
| Haath Ki Safai | 30 Aug 1974 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.5 | Semi-Hit |
| Amir Garib | 02 Aug 1974 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 2.1 | Hit |
| Patthar Aur Payal | 01 Jan 1974 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.75 | Semi-Hit |
| Joshila | 19 Oct 1973 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 0.88 | Flop |
| Jugnu | 30 Aug 1973 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.5 | Super-Hit |
| Raja Jani | 03 Nov 1972 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 2.5 | Hit |
| Seeta Aur Geeta | 01 Jan 1972 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 3.25 | Super-Hit |
| Gora Aur Kala | 01 Jan 1972 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 2.2 | Hit |
| Bhai Ho To Aisa | 01 Jan 1972 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.25 | Semi-Hit |
| Andaz | 01 Aug 1971 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 2 | Hit |
| Naya Zamana | 01 Jan 1971 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.05 | Semi-Hit |
| Tum Haseen Main Jawan | 01 Jan 1970 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 1.45 | Hit |
| Johny Mera Naam | 01 Jan 1970 | N.A | N.A | N.A | 4 | Blockbuster |
Thereafter, there was no looking back for the charming Libran, who went on to star in some 155 films; He also produced and directed two films and also directed a TV serial ‘Nupur’.
After turning down marriage proposals from Sanjeev Kumar and Jeetendra, she met hot fellow actor Dharmendra, both of whom were attracted to each other and wanted to get married. Dharmendra, who was already married to Prakash Kaur, and had two sons, Sunny and Bobby, could not marry Hema as Prakash refused to divorce her. According to the Hindu Marriage Act, a Hindu cannot marry a second time while the first wife is still alive. Dharmendra belongs to an Arya Samaj Hindu Punjabi Jat family.
