Hema Malini became one of the most iconic and sought-after stars in Bollywood. Over the years, he has starred in some of the biggest blockbuster films in the industry and has also worked with some of the biggest names. Having led a successful career over the past two decades, the actress recently sat down to reminisce about her time in cinema, while also remembering her husband, Dharmendra:and what it feels like to receive it Padma Bhushan award in his name from the President of India.
Hema Malini talks about receiving Padma Bhushan for Dharmendra
While talking to HT City, the actress got emotional and recalled how it felt to go on stage and accept the Padma Bhushan on behalf of her husband. He shared that the whole experience was quite emotional for him; however, he was still grateful for everything.She shared, “It was an emotional, but exciting moment for me. His seven decades of work are known. That I was able to go on stage and receive it was the biggest moment. As I was going to Rashtrapati ji to receive it, I felt him behind me, letting me go, saying ‘go ahead and collect it.'” She also remembered her time with her husband, and always shared that ‘Chupke’ with her family be with his family. happy, no matter what.“He says ‘I am fond of my family’, hamesha united rehne ko bolte the”, he shared, adding that, “He likes all his children, his grandchildren in that house, my house. He enjoys his life and lives it to the fullest. Now, the whole country loves him, so much of the world, and that man loves me. You can understand how proud I feel.”
Hema Malini is making a comeback in her cinema career
Hema Malini’s career began in the 1960s when she appeared in regional cinema. However, slowly but surely he started landing more mainstream films and slowly became one of the household names in Bollywood. With a career spanning six decades, the actress has done a lot of work. While talking during the interview, the actress revealed her past as an actress and what everything has been like for her.He shared, “The 1970s and 80s were the best period of my life; I made the highest films then, with directors who used me very well. Those memories will always stay with me. But life goes on, you settle down, family comes.” Narrating her days as an actress, the actress also revealed that after she did ‘Baghban’ in 2003, she gradually moved into politics.Hema Malini is all set to celebrate her diamond jubilee on July 10 with a concert dedicated to her late husband, Dharmendra. He shared that initially, a book about him was scheduled to be published to celebrate the occasion, and that Dharmendra was one of the few people who knew about it.