The Queen of Hearts, Hema Malini celebrates her 76th birthday today. The ‘Dream Girl’ and ‘Basanti’ of Bollywood, Hema has been a heartthrob of many and has mesmerised the entire nation with her acting prowess and unique personality. Her name is synonymous with grace, talent, and her illustrious career in the entertainment industry.
Hema has worn many hats, including that of a politician, producer, director, and Bharatnatyam dancer, beyond her acting career. She is married to the legendary Dharmendra and is a proud mother to Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Interestingly, in the male-dominated industry, Hema shined bright by creating iconic action-packed scenes that are simply unforgettable.
Hema Malini’s Iconic Action Roles
Today as we celebrate her birthday, let us have a look back on some of the best action scenes delivered by the veteran actress:
Hema Malini As Geeta In Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
Credits: IMDb
IMDB Rating: 6.9
Ramesh Sippy-directed Seeta Aur Geeta released in 1972 follows the story of two lost twin sisters Seeta and Geeta (played by Hema Malini) who are polar opposites of each other. Seeta is an unhappy heiress who is mistreated by her aunt. When she sets off to end her life, she is rescued by her lost twin sister Geeta, who grew up poor and became a tough-minded street performer. When the two switched places, those around them were shocked to see the changed temperament. There are several scenes in the movie, where Geeta (Hema) stands up against injustice towards women, and delivers action-packed scenes which are a treat to the eyes.
Where To Watch: JioCinema, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video
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Hema Malini As Sunita In Ram Tera Desh (1984)
Credits: IMDb
IMDB Rating: 5.5
In the 1984 movie, Ram Tera Desh Sunita (Hema) is a middle-class woman who is married in a house where she is ill-treated and not respected because her father is unable to pay dowry. To regain her self-respect, Sunita goes on to become a fiery cop, who fights against injustice by showing off her thunderous fighting skills.
Where To Watch: YouTube and Amazon Prime Video
Hema Malini As Rajjo In Paraya Dhan (1971)
Credits: Prime video
IMDB Rating: 6.4
The 1971 movie Paraya Dhan follows the story of Rajjo (Hema) who lives with her father in a small village. However, the peaceful village life is disrupted when a notorious thief Hiralal hides in their home. In a scene where Hiralal tries to harass Rajjo, she is seen fearlessly fighting him to protect her pride.
Where To Watch: YouTube
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