From Seeta Aur Geeta To Baghban: Celebrate Hema Malini By Watching These 5 Films!
These 5 movies that will remind us why Hema Malini is a true Bollywood gem!
We know that you woke up today feeling like there was something special about this day! You were not wrong because it is Hema Malini, the Dream Girl of Hindi cinema’s birthday. The icon turned 77 today! How can we ever stop talking about her acting chops and the ‘adas’ she served while dancing? Celebrating such veterans is important because they remind us of how their contributions have impacted the industry. Let’s make Hema Malini’s special day more meaningful by watching her groundbreaking work!
1. Seeta Aur Geeta
Hema Malini’s performance in Seeta Aur Geeta cemented her place in the industry. She wowed the audience by performing the double role of identical twins. As far as the story goes, it’s about a pair of twins who get separated at birth and grow up living completely different lives that shape their behaviour. Once they meet, they swap places and teach a lesson to people who have wronged them!
2. Sholay
Sholay’s mention can never be missed when one talks about Malini’s career trajectory. Her character, Basanti, can never be forgotten. In case you live under a rock and haven’t watched the film, it is about two best friends, Jai and Veeru, who go on a mission to capture a daku, Gabbar Singh. Along with action sequences, the movies did a good job at showcasing friendship and romance between the titular characters. With this project, the actress set the bar for good acting very high!
3. Dream Girl
This movie gave Hema Malini the name ‘Dream Girl’ officially because she aced this role in every way possible. The film’s plot centres around a girl who cons wealthy individuals, but for a good reason. She uses money from them to fund an orphanage. After she crosses paths with Anupam, both fall for each other. But things take a turn when she is outed for what she does. In this movie, she served actual fashion goals, giving the ultimate ‘It Girl’ vibes. No wonder everyone from that era wanted to be like her!
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4. Naya Zamana
Seeing the actress’s acting in Naya Zamana made us truly value her art. Hema Malini aces the character of Seema so well that you forget that she was just acting onscreen. When it comes to the storyline, it is about Seema and Anoop, who come from different financial backgrounds. The former belongs to a rich family, and the latter is a struggling writer. Once they fall in love, her brother goes against their union, which creates tensions.
5. Baghban
This is a cult classic. We can never forget the time when we watched this film with our parents and got looks that made us feel like criminals for no reason! Well, this time we want you to actually appreciate the movie for Malini’s performance as Pooja. After her husband, Raj, played by Amitabh Bachchan, retires, their sons and daughter-in-laws suddenly change their behaviour. This causes an unwanted separation between Raj and Pooja, but they ultimately get together in the end. With every frame, the veteran star brought a breath of fresh air and charm that will remain unforgettable.
Looking at her career graph, she has consistently taken up challenging yet different roles without being afraid to experiment with her craft. She is truly a gem of Hindi cinema. We thank her and wish her Happy Birthday!
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First Published: October 16, 2025 4:43 PM
