| 1. From a young age, Hema displayed a passion for singing and actively participated in singing competitions. |
| 2. At six, her music teacher recognized her talent and trained her in singing. |
| 3. She performed publicly for the first time at the age of nine during Navratri celebrations. |
| 4. Hema has won numerous awards at various levels for her musical talents. |
| 5. She has been involved in multiple social welfare initiatives, emphasizing women's empowerment and child welfare. |
| 6. In 2013, she made her acting debut in 'The Coffin Maker'. |
| 7. She defended fellow musician Anu Malik during the #MeToo Movement controversy. |
| 8. She had an inter-caste marriage with Xavier D'souza. |
| 9. In 2019, her husband was diagnosed with cancer and underwent major surgery, requiring nine weeks of hospitalization at Narayana Hospital Bangalore. |
| 10. Hema loves animals and is often seen feeding stray animals. |
| 11. In 2017, she led a group of singers and artists in a campaign against Sadhvi Saraswati's controversial statements about beef eaters, emphasizing the importance of communal harmony in Goa. |
| 12. She resigned from the post of special icon for the 2017 Goa state assembly election following a complaint. |
