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Who is Hema Malini?

Hema Malini is an Indian actress, bharatanatyam dancer, director, and politician known for her work in Bollywood and contributions to public life as a member of parliament. Popularly called “Dream Girl,” she rose to stardom in the 1970s and was honored with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors, in 2000.