In the 1970s and 1980s, Bollywood icons Hema Malini and Dharmendra’s love story faced numerous challenges, including opposition from Hema’s parents and a near-marriage to Jeetendra. Despite Dharmendra already being married, their bond deepened through emotional turmoil. Their dramatic journey, culminating in a traditional wedding on May 2, 1980, remains one of Bollywood’s most captivating love stories.