Hema Malini is a Bollywood actress and politician who maintains an iconic figure in Indian cinema. With her primary revenue generating from acting, rental income, and interest, and according to her 2024 election affidavit, Hema Malini’s net worth is around ₹142 crore. Her assets include precious metals and stone (gold, silver, and diamonds), real estate, and luxury cars.
Wiki: Hema Malini
| Birth Name/Full Name | Hema Malini Chakravarty / Hema Malini R. Chakravarty |
| Birth Date and Age | 16 October 1948 (76 years as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Ammankudi (also spelled Ammengudi), Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac | Libra ♎ |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Profession | Actress, Director, Producer, Dancer, Politician |
| Most Famous Movie | Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Dream Girl |
| Debut Movie | Idhu Sathiyam (1963, Tamil, supporting); Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968, Hindi lead) |
| Upcoming Projects | No confirmed upcoming films; active in dance and public life |
| Active since | 1963 (film debut); 1968 (Hindi lead debut) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism (Tamil Iyengar background) |
| School | Andhra Mahila Sabha, Chennai; DTEA Mandir Marg (till 12th) |
| Education | Completed schooling till 12th; discontinued further studies for acting |
| College | Did not attend college |
| Marital Status | Married to Dharmendra (since 1980) |
| Kids | 2 daughters (Esha Deol, Ahana Deol) |
Hema Malini’s Net Worth
As per the election affidavit submitted in 2024, the net worth of Hema Malini in Indian rupees is around ₹142 crore. Her income sources include interest, rental income, and acting, along with assets like real estate, jewelry, and financial instruments.
| Net Worth | ₹142 crore (as per her 2024 election affidavit) |
| Revenue Streams | Acting: around ₹1–2 crore per movie
Brand endorsements (charges ₹60–80 lakh per campaign, as per industry estimates) Rental income from multiple properties Interest from investments |
| Luxury Items Owned | Multiple luxury cars: total value ₹61.5 lakh
Real estate: Land on NS Road (Mumbai), 2 flats in Andheri West (Mumbai), flats in Goregaon (Mumbai), flat in Kasturi Ranga Road (Chennai), house in Vrindavan |
| Jewelry | Gold, silver, diamonds, and precious stones worth ₹3.39 crore (includes nearly 5 kg gold, 25.5 kg silver, and 116.85 carats of diamonds/precious stones) |
Hema Malini’s Major Brand Endorsements
She endorses brands from different sectors including health, wellness, jewelry, home solutions, and public service campaigns. According to the industry estimates, Hema Malini charges ₹60–80 lakh per campaign.
- Kent RO Water Purifiers
- Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Khazana Jewellers
- Casper Repellents
- Zaitoon Tara Olive Oil, Shalimar Coconut Oil
- Silver Coin Chaki Atta
- Pukhraj Healthcare
- Johnson Paints
- ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) Awareness
- Polio Eradication Campaign (with Amitabh Bachchan) “Do Boond Zindagi Ki” initiative.
- Dreamline (Future Brands) home solutions brand by Future Group
- Pothys leading textile showroom in Chennai
- KUHL Stylish Fans
Investments and Business Ventures of Hema Malini
Majorly, Hema Malini invests in the entertainment, wellness, and arts sector, along with publishing and real estate.
Hema Malini Creations, founded in 1992, produced and directed several films. She owns and manages the Natya Vihar Kalakendra dance school that teaches Indian classical dance. She also owns multiple properties in Vrindavan, Chennai, and Mumbai, generating good rental income.
Hema Ji also works as the editor for Hindi women’s magazines: New Woman and Meri Saheli. Additionally, she was the first female chairperson assigned for National Film Development Corporation to oversee film financing and development in India.
Philanthropy and Social Contributions by Hema Malini
Hema Malini is also a life member of ISKCON and actively works towards charitable and social welfares majorly including vegetarian advocacy and animal rights.
In July 2021, Hema Malini Foundation was incorporated in Mumbai. This NGO works for child care services, emergency relief, and community food and housing. Hema ji, along with her daughters Ahana and Esha Deol, manages the NGO.
For women’s empowerment, Hema Ji works with the Asli HERO initiative, promoting organ and tissue donation. She also works with Indian Oil’s WoHA (Women Health Awareness), a CSR initiative, and assists women as health ambassador Sehat Saheli across Mathua villages (her parliamentary constituency).
Hema Malini is a vocal supporter of PETA India, advocating for vegetarianism and animal welfare. She has also campaigned against bullfighting and horse carriages in Mumbai. In 2011, she was also named PETA’s Person of the Year.
Her philanthropic work spans different sectors, like culture, health, women’s empowerment, animal welfare, and community development.
Hema Malini’s Personal Life
Born in a Tamil Iyengar Brahmin family to Jaya Lakshmi and VSR Chakravarti Iyengar, Hema Ji started her film career in 1963 with a Tamil movie Idhu Sathiyam. Later, she entered Hindi film industry where she met Dharmendra on the sets of Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970). Eventually, the couple, after a courtship of 5 years, married in 1980. To avoid divorcing Dharmendra’s previous wife, the couple reportedly converted to Islam.
Dream Girl of Bollywood embraced motherhood with the birth of her elder daughter Esha Deol in 1981, then Ahana in 1985. Both daughters are now happily married.
Today, Hema Malini actively works in films, dance, maintain public life while valuing her privacy and dignity, along with dedicating her life to art and culture.
Records and Achievements of Hema Malini
Dream Girl was honored by the World Book of Records, UK, for her commitment to social causes and humanitarian services. In 2000, Hema Malini was received Padma Shri by the Government of India; India’s fourth-highest civilian honor.
| Filmfare Awards | Best Actress for Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
Lifetime Achievement Award (2000) Special Award for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema (2019) Nominated 11 times for Best Actress, including for Baghban (2003) |
| IIFA Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema (2024) |
| Screen and Popular Awards | Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 with Amitabh Bachchan for Baghban (2003).
Bollywood Movie Award for Most Sensational Actress for Baghban (2004). Zee Cine Lifetime Achievement Award (2003) |
| Film Festival and Cultural Recognition | Special tribute at the 2007 Bangkok International Film Festival.
Lifetime Achievement Award at 7th Pune International Film Festival (2009). Honoured for contribution to classical dance (2008). |
| Other Notable Recognitions | Guest of Honour Award at 18th Ujala Cinema Express Awards (1998).
Icon of the Year (2004). Ranked among the “Greatest Bollywood Stars” (18th place) in a UK poll celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema (2013). Multiple biographies published, including Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl (2017). |
Other Major Honors
- NTR National Award for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema
- 2004: FICCI Living Legend Award
- 2006: SaMaPa Vitasta Award for contribution to dance and culture
- 2010: Rajiv Gandhi Award
- 2010: Rajinikanth Legend Award
- 2011: ANR National Award
- 2011: PETA Person of the Year
- 2012: International Personality of the Year, 12th Asian Achievers Awards
- 2012: Honorary Doctorate from Sir Padampat Singhania University
- 2012: Bharat Muni Samman for outstanding contribution to art and culture
- 2012: Postal stamp issued by the Government of Norway
- 2018: Lux Golden Rose Iconic Beauty Over the Decades Award
- 2021: Indian Film Personality of the Year Award at 52nd International Film Festival of India
Hema Malini’s Cars
Her car collection has the following:
- Mercedes-Benz E350d (2017 model) ₹77–80 lakh
- MG Hector (current): ₹18–22 lakh
- Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: ₹60–65 lakh (when new)
- Hyundai Santa Fe: ₹27–30 lakh (when new)
- Audi Q5 : ₹55–60 lakh (when new)
Hema Malini’s Real Estate and Properties
The estimated value of Hema Malini’s real estate properties (immovable assets) is ₹113.60 crore as per her 2024 affidavit.
Mumbai: She hasa land on NS road, 2 flats in Andheri West and other flats in Goregaon. Her 2,000 sq. mt plot in Ashiwara is allotted to her dance academy and is valued at ₹70 crore.
In Chennai she has a flat on Kasturi Ranga Road. Hema Malini has a house in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
Future Plans & Projects of Hema Malini
Following her political career, Hema Ji is reluctant to return to the field of acting. However, inspired by her legacy, a Bengali film titled Hema Malini, directed by Paramita Munsi is in talks.
