Hema Malini Birthday Special: 5 Iconic Roles of Bollywood’s Dream Girl

Dream Girl of Bollywood Hema Malini has turned 72 today. The stunning beauty marked her debut in the field of entertainment with Tamil film “Ithu Sathiyam”. She stepped into Bollywood with the film ‘Sapno Ka Saudagar’ in 1968. Since then there has been no looking back for the South Beauty. The veteran actress has ruled millions of hearts in her time and her magic still continues to spread in the film industry.

Born on October 16, 1948, at Ammankudi (Orathanadu), Tamil Nadu she also made a name for herself in the field of dancing, film making and as a politician too. s

As Hema Malini turns 72, here’s a look at all her evergreen roles, from Sholay’s Basanti to Dream Girl:

1. Basanti(Sholay):

Basanti of Sholay is one of the most entertaining and unforgettable characters played by Hema Malini. Talkative yet extremely notorious, Basanti’s character rules the hearts of many even today. Her famous dialogue from Sholay, “Yoon ki, yeh kaun bola?” is popular among the new generation too.

2. Saudamani(Laal Pathar):

Released in 1971, Lal Patthar showed Hema Malini as a jealous woman, a possessive woman who is trying to win over her husband from his second younger wife. The actress impressed one and all with her outstanding acting skills.

3. Seeta/Geeta(Seeta Aur Geeta) :

This was the first time Hema Malini did a double role. She played the role of a docile Seeta and a happy go lucky girl Geeta. The movie went on to rule the roost at the box-office and landed Hema in the upper echelons of Bollywood.

4. Champabai (Dream Girl):

The movie that gave the title of Dream Girl to the actress. Her chemistry with hubby Dharmendra as always was loved by fans.

5. Pooja Malhotra (Baghban):

Hema Malini made a comeback with this film opposite Amitabh Bachchan. Fans were bowled over by her stunning beauty once again.

Wishing The Gorgeous Hema Malini A Very Happy Birthday

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