Happy Birthday Hema Malini: 10 throwback pics with Dharmendra that prove they were meant to be

Actor Hema Malini, who got married to Dharmendra in 1979, turns 69 today. Check out these 10 rare pictures of the much-in-love couple, who continue giving us relationship goals.

Actor Hema Malini is rightfully called the ‘Dream Girl’ of Bollywood. She has always regaled audiences with her films, beginning with Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968), and then going on to establish her position at the top with Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Sholay (1975) and Satte Pe Satta (1981). But she is among those rare actors who found a dedicated fan following among even younger audiences, when she delivered excellent performances in Baghban (2003) and Veer Zara (2004). Her popularity transcends all boundaries, and she was herself taken by surprise when she was recently invited to Russia, and was conferred with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema!

Hema Malini married Dharmendra in 1979.

Even her personal life has always made headlines. Her love-affair with actor Dharmendra was a raging story in the 70s, with everyone talking in hushed tones about an actress daring to fall in love with a married man. But their love story had a happy ending, when the two got married, overcoming all challenges, in 1979. The duo have two daughters, Esha and Ahana,who are both married.

On Hema’s 69th birthday today, here are 10 throwback pictures of her with Dharmendra which prove that the cute couple was always meant to be together: