In 2019, Hema Malini was conferred with the , India's highest honor in cinema, for her outstanding contributions to the film industry.
Born on August 16, 1948, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India, Hema Malini was raised in a traditional family. She began her acting career as a child artist in the 1960 film "Naya Gaon," but it was her debut as a lead actress in the 1969 film "Tum Haseen Main Jawan" that brought her to the forefront.
With a career spanning over five decades, Hema Malini remains an iconic figure in Indian cinema, and her legacy continues to inspire and influence new generations of filmmakers and actors.