Madhu Malini (born Rukhsana) was an Indian film actress who was predominantly active in Hindi cinema from the early 1970s through to the late 1980s, appeared in over 60 films. She also appeared in some Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Punjabi films. She was known for her resemblance to actress Hema Malini and took her surname when entering the film industry.
She died in mysterious circumstances in the late 1980s. Her exact date and cause of death is unknown.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/born-into-poverty-madhu-malini-was-dubbed-hema-malini-lookalike-died-mysteriously-at-33-10180868/
Career She was originally named Rukhsana and took up the stage name Madhu Malini, due to her resemblance to Hema Malini. Her career began in the 1970s with supporting roles in Hindi films such as Pratigya (1975), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981), Laawaris (1981), Avtaar (1983) and Hum Dono (1985). She also did several films in Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi and Malayalam languages. Her last film was Bhed Bhav in 1988.
Death She was mysteriously found dead in her apartment in the late 1980s at the age of 33. Her exact date of death or cause is unknown though there were rumours she died from brain fluhttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/she-looked-like-a-bollywood-star-worked-with-industry-giants-but-her-early-death-remains-unexplained/articleshow/123239706.cms?from=mdrhttps://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/born-into-poverty-madhu-malini-was-dubbed-hema-malini-lookalike-died-mysteriously-at-33-10180868/
Filmography Year Title Role Language Notes 1965 Noor Mahal Hindi 1969 Dharti Kahe Pukarke Hindi 1972 Jai Jwala Hindi 1973 Phir Aya Toofan Hindi 1974 Shubdin Hindi 1975 Phanda Hindi 1975 Pratiggya Ajit's sister Hindi 1975Do ThugHindi 1976 Zid Hindi 1976Filmi Duniya Filmi LogHindi 1977 Dream Girl Hindi 1977 Shankar Hussain Shankar & Hussain's sister Hindi 1978 Dil Aur Deewaar Blackmailer's associate Hindi 1978 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar Mihru Hindi 1978 Bhagyalaxmi Hindi 1979 Ranjha Ikk Tey Heeran Do Rani Punjabi 1979 Nauker Shobha Hindi 1979 Dada Bobby (Bihari's daughter) Hindi 1979 Thaayillamal Naan Illai Jaya Tamil 1979 Uthiripookkal Shenbagam Tamil 1979 Meena Kumari Ki Amar Kahani Hindi 1980 Bharat Ki Santan Hindi 1980 Yeh Kaisa Insaf? Sharda Nath Hindi 1980 Trilok Sundari Hindi 1980 Teen Ekkey Sona Hindi Maharani of Sonapur 1980 Thaliritta Kinakkal Malayalam 1980 Chora Chuvanna Chora Gouri Malayalam 1980 Prema Kanuka Telugu 1981 Laawaris Madhu Singh Hindi 1981 Ek Duuje Ke Liye Devi Hindi 1981Kanoon Aur MujrimHindi1981Meena Kumari Ki Amar KahaniHindi 1981 Arayannam Nalini Malayalam 1981 Thodu Dongalu Telugu 1981 Devara Aata Kannada 1981JugniePunjabi 1982 Aamne Samne Rekha Hindi 1982 Khud-Daar Farida Hindi 1982 Sun Sajna Champa Hindi Gopi's girlfriend 1982 Johny I Love You Shop-keeper Hindi 1982 Bezubaan Vija Hindi Kalpana's girlfriend1982TadapHindi 1982 Dil Hi Dil Mein Geeta Anand Hindi 1982 Chambal Ke Daku Hindi 1982Bura AadmiHindi 1982 Pedda Gedda Kannada 1983 Taqdeer Alka Rai Hindi 1983 Avtaar Zubeida A. Ahmed Hindi 1983 Sun Meri Laila Salma Hindi 1983 Ambri Ambri Hindi 1983 Razia Sultan Hindi 1983 Sweekar Kiya Maine Parminder Kaur 'Pammi' Hindi 1983 Kalakar Sheela Hindi 1983 Ek Din Bahu Ka Madhu Hindi Uncredited 1984 Boxer Rajni's girlfriend Hindi Uncredited 1984 Zakhmi Sher Hindi 1984 Shapath Shanoo Hindi Vijay's sister 1984 All Rounder Kalyani Hindi 1984 Aakhri Sangram Hindi 1984Bad Aur BadnamHindi 1984 Mali Methan Gujarati 1985 Pyar Jhukta Nahin Mala Mathur Hindi 1985 Hum Dono Sapna Hindi 1985 Salma Hindi 1985 Maujaan Dubai Diyan Madhu Punjabi 1986 Kaanch Ki Deewar Mary Hindi 1986 Zindagani Dancer in restaurant Hindi 1986 Uddhar Hindi 1986 Inteqam Ki Aag Maya Hindi 1986BhulekhaPunjabi 1987 108 Teerthyatra Ingla Hindi 1988 Woh Mili Thi Shamli Hindi 1988 Bhed Bhav Hindi Final film role
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