Kisi Shayars Ghazal Dreamgirl Kisi Jheels Kanwal Dreamgirl Kahin To Milegi… After watching this film every person of the 70s dreamt of a dream girl. Every person of that era wanted a girl who was exactly like Dreamgirl Hema Malini in real life. It was not easy for Hema who lives in everyones heart to make such an identity in the film industry. Today she is known for her incomparable contribution to cinema but reaching this peak of success was not easy for her. This path to stardom and success went through many difficulties and obstacles. Hema Malini started her career in 1968 with Raj Kapoors film Sapnon Ka Saudagar. In her very first film the actress was seen opposite superstar Raj Kapoor. She was scared to know that she had to romance veteran actor Raj Kapoor in this film. But do you know that it was not easy for Hema Malini to get this film. Hema Malini once made a shocking revelation Hema Malini narrated a funny story related to her debut film in actor Farooq Sheikhs talk show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai. She told that when she came to Delhi from South in search of work no one knew her there. Not only this people even started saying that Hema does not know acting and she will not be able to survive for long. But Hema took these things as a challenge. She was determined that even if she got only one film she would show everyone that she could act. After coming to Delhi her mother met the famous director K. Subramaniam. He organised a show for Hema so that people could see her closely. When Raj Kapoor helped Hema Malini Meanwhile Raj Kapoor who had just finished Sangam was looking for new talent. He asked Subramaniam to look for a new girl. Subramaniam immediately took Hemas name and said If this girl does not shine right from the beginning I will remove the word director from my name. After this Hema was introduced to Raj Kapoor. Her screen test was taken by Raj Kapoor himself. Hema was dressed up as a village girl and Raj Kapoor asked her to do simple expressions and act in front of the camera. The result? Not only Raj Kapoor but everyone present there was surprised after seeing the screen test. Everyone felt that there was something special about Hema…and this is how Hema Malini got her first film Sapnon Ka Saudagar. This film became the first step in her life which made her one of the brightest stars of Bollywood. Hema Malinis debut was a flop However actress Hema Malinis first film Sapno Ke Saudagar was a huge flop at the box office. The film could not earn any money. After this many of the actress films flopped continuously. The film Johnny Mera Naam released in 1970 proved to be a turning point for Hema Malini. Story Highlights Hema Malini made her Bollywood debut in 1968 with Raj Kapoor’s Sapnon Ka Saudagar but the film was a box-office flop. Initially criticised for her acting she took it as a challenge and proved her talent through determination. Raj Kapoor himself conducted Hema’s screen test impressed by her expressions and potential. 1970 film Johnny Mera Naam became the turning point that established Hema Malini as Bollywood’s “Dreamgirl.”