The Original Divas of Bollywood: Part 1: Hema Malini

During the 70s, the Bollywood saw the emergence of some young actresses who lent new dimensions to glamour and left the country spellbound.

Hema Malini gifted the much-needed glamour quotient to the Bollywood. Add to this her impeccable acting skills and graceful portrayal of unforgettable characters on the screen made much of the cinema of the 70s and the 80s an enchanting experience.

During the mid-70s, her fans started calling her "Dream Girl", an allusion to the movie of the same name where she starred opposite Dharmendra. The name was only fitting as she had actually become the... more

During the mid-70s, her fans started calling her "Dream Girl", an allusion to the movie of the same name where she starred opposite Dharmendra. The name was only fitting as she had actually become the most desired, most eligible bachelorette of the country. By the late 70s, Bollywood was gripped by the movies depicting the valiant action hero who could handle a dozen goons as comfortably as taking a walk in the park. In that testosterone-filled era, Hema helped keep the door open for female-centric movies, especially with her three Gulzar films --- Khushboo(1975), Kinara (1977) and Meera (1979). less

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Fri 28 Sep, 2012 2:30 PM IST