Born on August 16, 1948, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, Hema Malini began her acting career as a child artist in the 1964 film "Naya Kadam." However, it was her breakthrough role in the 1968 film "Aradhana" that catapulted her to stardom. Her memorable performance as a naive and innocent young woman earned her critical acclaim and marked the beginning of her successful film career.