Hema Malini: News
Hema Malini, a veteran Bollywood actress, is a Member of the Parliament who belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was born on October 16, 1948, in Ammankundi, Tamil Nadu. Malini had quit her schooling to pursue acting and bagged her first lead role in the 1968 Hindi film 'Sapno Ka Saudagar'. She went on to act in over 100 films, mostly Bollywood projects and was a popular Bollywood actress for nearly 30 years before entering politics. She started her political career in 2003 when she was nominated for a seat in the Rajya Sabha by the then President APJ Abdul Kalam and remained in the post till 2009. Meanwhile, in 2004, she formally joined the BJP, and in 2010 she was appointed the General Secretary of the BJP. In 2014, she defeated RLD's Jayant Chaudhary from Mathura in her first Lok Sabha election. She retained her Mathura seat in the 2019 General Election, too. Malini was honored with the Padma Shri in 2000.
'Sholay' to rerelease in 2025; may feature unseen, original ending
The 1975 Bollywood classic, Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, will be re-released in theaters on August 15, 2025.
'Kumbh stampede not...very big incident': Hema Malini's remarks spark row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and actor Hema Malini has stirred controversy by calling the recent Maha Kumbh stampede "not a very big incident."
Suniel Shetty calls for support to establish 'Sanatana Board'
Indian actor Suniel Shetty has appealed to Hindus to attend the Dharma Sansad, a religious congregation organized by spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakurji Maharaj at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
BJP leader promises roads smooth like 'Priyanka's cheeks,' sparks row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, has found himself in hot water over a sexist comment he made about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
'Road like Hema Malini's cheeks...': AAP MLA's remark sparks controversy
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan has found himself in trouble over his remarks during a Facebook live session.
'Veer-Zaara': 1,000 tickets sold in Germany ahead of international re-release
The iconic Bollywood film Veer-Zaara, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, will have a grand international re-release on Thursday (November 7).
Twinkle Khanna's surprising confession—'Wish Hema Malini was my mother'
Twinkle Khanna, author and daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, has jokingly revealed that she sometimes wishes Hema Malini was her mother.
Hema Malini's 'insensitive' comment on Vinesh Phogat upsets netizens
Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100gm overweight in the women's 50kg category.
Viral: Hema Malini celebrates with pyro gun after LS win
The results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were declared on Tuesday, sparking celebrations among victorious leaders.
Lok Sabha elections: Key contenders in Phase 2
As many as 88 constituencies from 13 states and Union Territories went to the polls at 7:00am on Friday.
Here's why Dharmendra initially opposed Hema Malini's political career
In a recent interview, veteran actor and politician Hema Malini revealed her husband-actor Dharmendra's initial disapproval of her political aspirations.
Hema Malini posts with farmers again while campaigning; invites trolls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hema Malini has faced criticism on social media for her latest election campaign photos.
Explained: Row over Surjewala's 'vulgar' comments against Hema Malini
The Election Commission of India (EC) has issued a show-cause notice to Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala over his comments about Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and film actress Hema Malini.
BJP attacks Surjewala over remarks on Hema Malini; he responds
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating a video clip after the saffron party shared a video of him making "vile, sexist" remarks against Hema Malini.
'Rang Barse,' 'Balam Pichkari': Holi songs that strengthen films' narrative
Holi, a vibrant festival celebrated with exuberance, holds deep cultural significance in India.
BJP reveals 5th list for Lok Sabha elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its fifth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
'Guide,' 'Mother India': How old Bollywood films championed strong women
When it comes to representing women on the 70mm screen, Bollywood has existed in a somewhat mediocre terrain—neither completely hopeless nor overwhelmingly spectacular.
Hema Malini hints at Esha Deol's 'inclination' to enter politics
Bollywood icon Hema Malini has seamlessly transitioned from cinema to politics and has been representing Mathura in Lok Sabha since 2014.
'Hema Malini ko bhi nachwaya': BJP's Narottam Mishra sparks controversy
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra has triggered a political storm after he used derogatory terms for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini.
Happy birthday, Hema Malini: Her top films with Dharmendra
Indian cinema's Dream Girl, veteran actor Hema Malini, turned 75 on Monday (October 16).
Dharmendra pens heartfelt note for Hema Malini, Esha, Ahana
Veteran actor Dharmendra is quite a social media junkie. The actor posts regularly on the platforms and is currently gearing up for his next release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Why Hema Malini never met Dharmendra's first wife, Prakash Kaur
The Deol family holds a special place in the hearts of Bollywood fans.
Karnataka polls: Before Kichcha Sudeep, these were BJP's star campaigners
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly chosen Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep as the star campaigner for the upcoming Karnataka elections which are scheduled for May 10. Apart from Sudeep, the BJP has also deployed some of its best political heavy-weights in the poll-bound state.
International Women's Day 2023: Revisiting classic Hindi feminist, women-oriented films
In its glorious history spanning over a century, Hindi cinema has tackled every issue one can think of.
Mahua Moitra uses cuss word in Parliament, defends it later
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra said on Wednesday that she stood by her recent use of an expletive against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri in Parliament amid demands for an apology from her.
Hema Malini turns 74: Exploring lesser-known facts about veteran actor-dancer
Actor-dancer-politician Hema Malini has been active in the industry since 1963 and has worked in over a staggering 170 films in her four-decade-long career so far.
'Learned my lesson': Dharmendra shares health update after hospitalization
Bollywood legend Dharmendra, who was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai recently, shared a video online where he talked about the lessons he learned from that episode.
Hema Malini birthday special: Looking at her best dance performances
Effectively establishing herself as a superstar in an industry buzzing with male superstars, Hema Malini is one of the biggest pillars of our film fraternity.
Farmers don't know what they want, says BJP's Hema Malini
Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini has said that the Farmers who are protesting against the new agricultural laws do not know what they want.
Inappropriate: Hema Malini distances herself from controversial Kent ad
After a contentious advertisement by healthcare appliances company Kent RO sparked massive outrage, its brand ambassador, actor and BJP MP Hema Malini distanced herself from the promo and dubbed it as "inappropriate".
Anushka Sharma turns police officer for an ad shoot
Anushka Sharma, who never fails to impress audiences with her versatile roles both in movies and commercials, is all set to surprise her fans yet again.
Anushka Sharma approached for 'Satte Pe Satta' remake: Report
Earlier, it was reported that Rohit Shetty and Farah Khan have joined hands for the remake of Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini starrerSatte Pe Satta.
Hema Malini sweeps streets, junta finds the photo-op unreal
Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini was caught in a photo-op on Saturday, one which she was clearly unprepared for.
Sunny Deol's decision to join BJP floods Twitter with memes
On Tuesday afternoon, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal.
Jaya, Hema, and Urmila: Neta or abhineta?
This election season is not only about political power but star power as well. Though this isn't the first time cine stars jumped into the political arena, thanks to social media their moves are being heavily scrutinized.
Rahul Gandhi should marry "dancer" Sapna Chaudhary: BJP MLA
BJP MLA Surendra Singh, who is known for his sexist barbs, attacked popular performer Sapna Chaudhary saying the country will not "accept" her and suggested that Congress President Rahul Gandhi should marry her.
'Can become CM in one-minute,' says the controversial Hema Malini
UP BJP MP Hema Malini can become the chief minister if she wanted to "in a minute," she told reporters Wednesday in Rajasthan's Banswara, "but I don't like to be tied up."
Rain, lightning and winds kill 200 across India in two-weeks
Around 70 people were killed as rain, lightning and winds lashed various states yesterday, taking the death toll in two weeks to more than 200.
Hema Malini: Rape cases are given more publicity these days
BJP MP Hema Malini commented on the rising rapes and crimes against women on Saturday and said such incidents are getting a lot of publicity, ANI reported.
Actor Raj Kishore of 'Sholay' fame passes away at 85
Yesteryear actor Raj Kishore, most recognized for his work in the iconic 'Sholay', passed away Friday morning after suffering from a heart attack.
Sridevi funeral: Salman Khan, Hema Malini, Akshaye Khanna pay tribute
The who's who of the Indian film industry was seen heading to the Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai this morning, where Sridevi's mortal remains have been kept.
Actress Hema Malini's godown robbed; Rs. 90,000-worth items stolen
Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini's warehouse in Andheri West's DN Nagar in Mumbai has been robbed.