“The Eternal ‘Dream Girl’: Hema Malini and the Construction of Female Stardom in Hindi Cinema” by Aarti Wani (in Journal of Indian Cinema Studies , 2019) — though you may need institutional access.
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Born on August 16, 1948, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, Hema Malini began her acting career as a child artist in the 1960 film "Naya Ghar Naya Kadam." However, it was her debut as a lead actress in the 1963 film "Jeevan Ki Baat" that marked the beginning of her successful career. Her early years in cinema were marked by a series of small roles and supporting parts, but it wasn't long before she gained recognition for her talent and beauty.