veteran actor Hema Malini The event celebrating 60 years of the Indian film industry was a star-studded event, attended by many Bollywood veterans, dignitaries and close friends. Film industry’s ‘dream girl’ paid tribute to her late husband in a touching moment as she wore a silk sari and had a candid chat with friends. Dharmendra.
Hema Malini pays tribute to Dharmendar
In the photos and videos of the ceremony shared online by advocate Ashish Shelar, the veteran actress can be seen offering flowers in a heartfelt gesture in front of Dharmendra’s portrait. Federal Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju joined her in a solemn ceremony to pay respects before moving on to other light-hearted conversations and reflections on her illustrious career.
Hema Malini talks about the creative side of Dharmendra
In a recent chat with IANS, the actress shared an anecdote about the making of the popular song ‘Kal Ki Haseen Mulaqaat’ from the 1976 film ‘Charas’ and revealed how Dharmendra incorporated his own creativity into their performance. The actress-turned-politician shared, “The song was written here but shot abroad. We were all shooting and there were so many wonderful songs. Dharam ji used to add a lot of his own stuff. No matter how the choreographer choreographs it, it doesn’t always happen exactly that way. Dharam ji brings his own thoughts and expressions into it. Of course, I will adjust my performance accordingly. The beginning of Kal Ki Haseen Mulaqaat is very interesting. I pushed him and he went back inside. It’s the little things that make a show special. “
Hema Malini commemorates 60 years in the film industry
The celebration also turned into a reunion for veteran actors Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha and film producer-actor Rakesh Roshan is one of many guests. Jeetendra arrived in an elegant black bandhgala sherwani, accessorized with a gold brooch, while Rakesh Roshan opted for a gray patterned sleeveless top paired with his signature amber glasses. Later, Shatrughan Sinha appeared in a royal blue kurta top, matching shawl and white pajama.The evening featured a special musical tribute celebrating Hema’s most memorable performances, starting with her 1968 Sapno Ka Saudagar. Over the decades, she went on to become one of the most celebrated heroines in the Hindi film industry, delivering iconic performances in films such as “Seeta Aur Geeta”, “Sholay”, “Dream Girl”, “Satte Pe Satta” and “Baghban”.
