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Hema Malini

Hema Malini

Actor · Born October 16, 1948 (78) · Ammankudi , Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu

Hema Malini (born October 16, 1948) is an Indian actress, director, dancer, and politician. She is known for her work in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 16, 1948 (78)
From
Ammankudi , Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu
Works as
Actor
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 145 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 18% in 30 days

What are Hema Malini's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama13 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Morality
31%
Self
13%
Power
8%
Survival
8%
Society
3%
Ideas
1%
Romantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 11 · Heightened 7

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 13 · Intense 11

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 16 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 17 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 12 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 16

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 22 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

17 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 7 of 17 analyzed roles.

Ally
7 of 17
Hero
3 of 17
Shadow
3 of 17
Shapeshifter
2 of 17
Threshold guardian
1 of 17
Trickster
1 of 17
Show the 17 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
20
Tense
13
Romantic
8
Hopeful
8
Joyful
4
Other
21

How their films linger

Hopeful16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Hema Malini's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 19 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Hema Malini's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

145 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page; 14 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Shimla Mirchi(2020)

    as Rukmini

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Gautamiputra Satakarni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Gautami Balashri

  • Mahabharat Aur Barbareek (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Hadimbi

  • Tell Me O Kkhuda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · as Susan D'Mello

  • Aarakshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Shakuntala Thakral (Guest Appearance)

  • Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap(2011)

    as Sita Malhotra

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Benezer Pervez Shahbudin

  • Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman(2007)

    as Dulari Bai

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Baabul(2006)

    as Shobhna Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Ganga(2006)

    as Savitri

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bhagmati – The Queen of Fortunes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Kamini Damini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Kamini / Damini

  • Veer Zaara(2004)

    as Saraswati Kaur

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Baghban(2003)

    as Pooja Malhotra

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Hey Ram(2000)

    Playback Singer · as Ambujam

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Swami Vivekananda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Goddess Bhavatarini

  • Himalay Putra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Seema Malhotra

  • Maahir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mrs. Kamini Rai

  • Aatank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jesu's girlfriend

  • Jai Dhakshineshwari Kali Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kali Maa

  • Mohini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director

  • Dil Aashna Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Producer · Story

  • Deshwasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Hema Malini

  • Jamai Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Durgeshwari Devi

  • Lekin... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Tara

  • Paap Ka Ant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Advocate Jyoti

  • Galiyon Ka Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Billoo

  • Santosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kavita

  • Rihaee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Taku

  • Vijay(1988)

    as Suman Y. Bhalla / Suman A. Bhardwaj

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Tohfa Mohabbat Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mohabbat Ke Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shamajaan

  • Mulzim(1988)

    as Jailer Shardadevi

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jaan Hatheli Pe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mona Kapoor

  • Hiraasat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Shobha Saxena

  • Sitapur Ki Geeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Geeta Singh

  • Apne Apne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Seema Kapoor

  • Ek Chadar Maili Si (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ranno

  • Babu(1985)

    as Kammo

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Yudh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Nafisa Khatun

  • Ramkali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Aandhi-Toofan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sheela R. Singh

  • Hum Dono(1985)

    as Lata

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Phaansi Ke Baad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sapna

  • Raaj Tilak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Roopa Singh

  • Ram Tera Desh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sunita

  • Ek Nai Paheli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as M.K. Bhairavi

  • Qaidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Dr. Sunita

  • Sharara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Madhu and Champavati 'Chandni'

  • Justice Chaudhury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Radha

  • Razia Sultan(1983)

    as Razia Bano

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Andhaa Kaanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Durga Devi Singh

  • Nastik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Gauri

  • Taqdeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Chandni

  • Samraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Jennifer "Jenny" Gomes

  • Baghavat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Rajkumari Padmavati Singh

  • Meharbaani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Desh Premee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Asha, Raju's wife

  • Rajput (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Janki

  • Suraag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Satte Pe Satta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Indu

  • Do Dishayen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Maya / Uma

  • Farz Aur Kanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Bharati

  • Meri Aawaz Suno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mrs. Sunita Kumar

  • Dard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Seema

  • Jyoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Gauri

  • Naseeb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Asha

  • Kudrat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chandramukhi / Paro

  • Kranti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Rajkumari Meenakshi

  • Aas Paas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Seema

  • Maan Gaye Ustaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Geeta Singh / Princess Shabnam

  • Bandish(1980)

    as Madhu / Chanchal

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Morjina

  • The Burning Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Seema

  • Do Aur Do Paanch(1980)

    as Shalu

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Jewelled Lamp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Ramkali

  • Meera(1979)

    as Meera Rathod

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Dil Kaa Heera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Roopa 'Parirani'

  • Janta Hawaldar(1979)

    as Deepa

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Apna Khoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Geeta

  • Azaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Rajkumari Seema

  • Trishul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Sheetal Varma

  • Dillagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Phoolrenu

  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mohini

  • Kinara(1977)

    as Aarti

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Khel Khilari Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Dhoop Chhaon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Lajwanti 'Lajjo'

  • Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Pooja

  • Chacha Bhatija (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mala

  • Swami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Nautanki Dancer

  • Dream Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Sapna/Padma/Champabai/Dream girl/Rajkumari

  • Tinku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Asha Shah

  • Aap Beati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Geeta K. Kapoor

  • Ginny And Johnny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Nimmi Das

  • Jaaneman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Santo

  • Naach Uthe Sansaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Nanki Mehto

  • Charas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Sudha

  • Dus Numbri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Sundari / Rosemary Fernandes

  • Barood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Landlord's wife

  • Mehbooba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Sharafat Chod Di Maine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Sholay(1975)

    as Basanti

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Dharmatma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Reshma

  • Sanyasi(1975)

    as Champa

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pratiggya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Radha Lachman Thakur

  • Do Thug (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Reena

  • Khushboo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kusum

  • Mirage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Rajnartaki

  • Haath Ki Safai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Playback Singer · Actor

  • Patthar Aur Payal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sapna Sinha

  • Kunwara Baap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Kasauti(1974)

    as Sapna

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Amir Garib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sunita 'Soni'

  • Prem Nagar(1974)

    as Lata

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Dost(1974)

    as Kaajal 'Kaju' Gupta

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Dulhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Joshila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Shalini

  • Jugnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Seema

  • Gehri Chaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Hema

  • Chhupa Rustam(1973)

    as Ritu Jain

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Prem Parbat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Shareef Budmaash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Seema

  • Gora Aur Kala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rajkumari Anuradha Singh

  • Seeta and Geeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Seeta / Geeta

  • Bhai Ho To Aisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Garam Masala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Cameo

  • Raja Jani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Shanno

  • Lal Patthar(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Paraya Dhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Rajni

  • Andaz(1971)

    as Sheetal

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Tere Mere Sapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Naya Zamana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Where the River Padma Flows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Johny Mera Naam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Rekha

  • Sharafat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Chandni

  • Tum Haseen Main Jawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Anuradha

  • Abhinetri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Anjana

  • Jahan Pyar Miley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Beena

  • Waris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Geeta

  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Mahi

  • Pandava Vanavasamu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 145 titles, 144 of them dated from 1965 to 2020; peak year 1972.

Biggest box office

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman (2007)

$9.4M worldwide

Highest rated

Hey Ram (2000)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Veer Zaara (2004)

Film career

19652020

Peak 1972 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1972Screen debut· Seeta and Geeta
  • 1972First top-billed film· Seeta and Geeta

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting143 of 145: 140 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score49thDirecting3 of 145: 1 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting2 of 145: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing2 of 145: 0 only producing, 2 with another roleOther crew2 of 145: 0 only other crew, 2 with another role

145 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 1 of them.

By decade

1960s4 · acting1970s65 · 65 acting · 1 crew1980s50 · acting1990s10 · 8 acting · 2 crew2000s8 · 8 acting · 1 crew2010s6 · 6 acting · 1 crew2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 9% of 11 roles
7202

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Hema Malini's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 26; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 45th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

16thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 26 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 26 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Ganga (2006)

95th percentile spread · 52% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hey Ram (2000)

Midcredits 98th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 49. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Hema Malini's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 67 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 18 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 13 · minimalMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 49 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Hema Malini work with?

People who share at least 2 of Hema Malini's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Amitabh Bachchan shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers