One of the most successful Hindi film actresses, Hema Malini has turned 77 on Thursday, October 16. In 1980, the Baghban actress tied the knot with the superstar Dharmendra, with whom she shared screen space in several hits such as Sholay, Raja Jani, Seeta Aur Geeta, Charas, and Tum Haseen Main Jawan among others.
Hema Malini and Dharmendra share two daughters - Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Before Hema, Dharmendra was previously married to Prakash Kaur, with whom he shares four children - Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeita Deol and Vijeta Deol. Sunny and Bobby continue to enjoy success in Bollywood, while Esha's journey has been a difficult one with several flops.
However, Hema's mother Jaya Chakravarthy wanted her to marry another legendary actor. Jaya managed her daughter's career very closel