Hema Malini started her career in the year 1968 with Raj Kapoor’s film ‘Sapan Ka Saudagar’. In the very first film, actress was seen opposite superstar Raj Kapoor. In this film, he had to romance with veteran actor Raj Kapoor, knowing that his condition had deteriorated due to fear. But do you know that it was not easy for Hema Malini to get this film.
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Meanwhile, Raj Kapoor, who had just finished ‘Sangam’, was looking for new talent. He asked Subramaniam to search for a new girl. Subramaniam immediately took the name of Hema and said, ‘If this girl has not been covered from the beginning, then I will remove the word’ director ‘in my name.’ After this Hema was introduced to Raj Kapoor. His screen test was taken by Raj Kapoor himself. Hema was prepared in the village girl’s getup and Raj Kapoor asked her to do simple expressions and acting in front of the camera.
However, actress Hema Malini’s first film was a badly flop at the box office. The film could not earn. After this, many consecutive films of the actress were flopped. The 1970 film ‘Johnny Mera Naam’ proved to be turning poeing for Hema Malini.