Hema Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam before transitioning to Bollywood.
Her first major Hindi film role was in Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968), where she starred opposite Raj Kapoor.
Hema Malini acted in 28 films with superstar Dharmendra, and the two became a beloved on-screen pair and later got married.
She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 1972 for her double role in Seeta Aur Geeta and garnered several nominations throughout her career.
In 2000, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2019, she was honored with the Filmfare Special Award for 50 Years of Contribution to Cinema.
Hema Malini was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2000.
Her total net worth is reported to be Rs 249 crore, of which Rs 114 crore is her personal share, with the rest jointly owned with Dharmendra.
The majority of her wealth comes from her successful acting career, brand endorsements, and appearances on reality shows.
Hema Malini owns an impressive collection of luxury cars, including an Audi Q5, a Mercedes Benz M-Class, and a Hyundai Santa Fe.