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Celebrating Hema Malini’s Glorious Journey in Bollywood

The OG Dream Girl, Hema Malini received the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award at the NEXA IIFA Awards 2024 which was presented to her by Shah Rukh Khan! This accolade adds to her impressive legacy of awards and accomplishments in Indian cinema. 

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Regarded as one of Bollywood's best actresses, Hema Malini ruled the big screen during the 1970s and has given us some of the most iconic movies and loved characters of the Hindi Film Industry.   

As this ever-glowing legend recently celebrated her 76th birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane and celebrate her illustrious journey in Bollywood with some of her unforgettable movies! 

Hema Malini made her Bollywood debut opposite Raj Kapoor in Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968) at a very young age!   

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In the movie, Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Hema Malini impressed everyone by playing an iconic double role that showcased her remarkable acting skills! 

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Regarded as one of the most celebrated films of Indian cinema, Hema Malini was a part of the ever-iconic film, Sholay (1975) where she played the role of the strong-spirited Basanti! 

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Hema Malini’s movie Dream Girl (1977) not only gave her the title she is now associated with but also cemented her status in Bollywood as a leading actress!

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Hema Malini was last seen in Shimla Mirchi (2020), alongside Rajkummar Rao and Rakul Preet Singh. 

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