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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Hema Malini spends touching day with widows in Vrindavan, donates golf cart to ease temple visits
Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini recently spent a heartfelt day with the widows living at Krishna Kutir, a shelter home in Vrindavan. Describing the visit as emotionally stirring, she engaged with both the elderly and younger residents, listening to their stories and offering her support. The actress and politician not only interacted warmly with the women but also gifted them a golf cart to make their visits to nearby temples in Mathura and Vrindavan more comfortable. She assured them that their concerns would be addressed. On Thursday, the 'Sholay' actress shared a series of photos from her visit on Instagram. In the images, Hema Malini is seen delivering a speech, while others capture her warmly interacting with elderly widows, holding their hands and offering comfort. One particularly touching photo shows her affectionately hugging an elderly woman. For the caption, the 'Seeta Aur Geeta' actress wrote, "Yesterday was a heart wrenching time spent with young and old Vrindavan widows in the shelter built for them - Krishna Kutir. I have gifted them with a golf cart to take them to the temples in Mathura - Vrindavan. They were so happy to interact with me and I promised to help them with their complaints. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience next-level CPAP comfort with Resmed AirSense 11 ResMed Enquire Now Undo #mathuravrindavan." Today, on National Reading Day, Hema Malini also voiced her concerns about the diminishing habit of reading in today's digitally driven era. Highlighting the enduring importance of books, she encouraged the younger generation to rediscover the joy of reading, describing it as vital for nurturing imagination and self-growth. Hema took to Instagram to post a photo of herself engrossed in a book, reflecting on how reading-especially spiritual literature-has offered her a sense of balance and calm amid her dynamic lifestyle. Hema Malini also took the opportunity to highlight the importance of National Reading Day, observed in memory of P.N. Panicker-widely regarded as the "Library Man of India" for his contributions to promoting literacy. --IANS ps/
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hema Malini was ‘considering' Sanjeev Kumar's marriage proposal, said no when he turned up in chappals and kurta-pyjama, recalls Aruna Irani
Veteran actress Aruna Irani, who has shared screen space with legendary actor Sanjeev Kumar in several films, recently opened up about a lesser-known chapter of Bollywood history, Sanjeev Kumar's heartfelt, yet ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to woo Hema Malini. In a candid conversation with Lehren Retro, Aruna painted a vivid picture of Sanjeev Kumar's shy, unassuming nature, and how it may have contributed to the end of a romance that once had the makings of a fairy tale. 'I've never seen a man like him,' Irani said, recalling how indifferent Kumar was to appearances. 'He would show up in any condition. When we would go out… we were young, so we used to dress up a bit… but he never did.' She revealed that when Sanjeev was contemplating marriage with Hema Malini, he made no special effort to impress her either. 'I heard he wanted to marry Hema ji… and he went to meet her in that same unkempt condition. Hema ji said 'No'… and that's where everything went wrong.' The actress described how Hema Malini was herself considering the proposal but was dissuaded by Kumar's lack of style and presence. 'Hema ji was really trying to go ahead with it… she was mustering the courage… but when she saw him like that, those slippers… that kurta, and that pyjama… there was absolutely no style.' She further added, 'Ek toh waise bhi unki personality bilkul style ki nahi thi… aur kapde bhi waise pehne the… toh sab locha padh gaya.' (To begin with, his personality wasn't stylish at all… and the way he dressed just made things worse.) Also Read | Hema Malini on not holding grudges against former partners Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar: 'Never keep anything in your heart' To those unaware, Sanjeev Kumar, known for his deeply emotional portrayals on screen, led a personal life marked by solitude. He never married and passed away in 1985 at the age of 47. One of his most well-known romantic connections was with Hema Malini, and many believed they were close to tying the knot. Their relationship reportedly began during the filming of Seeta Aur Geeta (1972). According to the biography An Actor's Actor by Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra, their bond blossomed while shooting the song 'Hawa Ke Saath Saath,' where they were seen skating together on the scenic roads of Mahabaleshwar. The book claims Kumar was serious about marrying Hema. However, there was resistance on both sides. Sanjeev Kumar's mother, Shantaben, was initially reluctant about her son marrying an actress. But Hema Malini, known for her humility and grace, gradually won her over. Yet the relationship fell apart over a fundamental disagreement. Hema Malini's mother, Jaya Chakravarthy, was adamant that her daughter continue her acting career post-marriage. The Jariwala family, including Sanjeev and Shantaben, could not agree to this condition. The dream ended there. In 1980, Hema Malini married actor Dharmendra. The couple has two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.
Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Honey Irani recalls falling in love with Javed Akhtar on the sets of Seeta Aur Geeta, says she later felt the marriage wasn't working: ‘It was never because of Shabana…'
Though they are no longer married, screenwriter Honey Irani and lyricist-poet Javed Akhtar now share a close and enduring friendship. In several interviews over the years, Akhtar has spoken candidly about the deep bond they continue to share, saying he feels comfortable confiding everything in her. Likewise, Irani has expressed admiration and affection for her former husband. However, not many know that the two first fell in love in the 1970s while working together on the sets of the film Seeta Aur Geeta. In a recent conversation with Filmfare, Irani opened up about the early days of their relationship. 'Yes, it is true that during Seeta and Geeta, I fell in love with Javed Sir. Once, he asked me to pick a card during a game, and he won. He joked, 'You are so lucky for me, I think I should marry you.' We were dating for seven to eight months,' she revealed. Honey Irani also spoke about the couple's separation in the 1980s and reflected on how she handled the difficult time with maturity. 'I did feel angry and all during my separation with Javed Akhtar, but I've never been dramatic. I did feel this was not working, and I have always said, it was never because of Shabana. I don't know what to call it. Maybe he was looking for something totally different from me, which I had. There is a lot of love and respect to date between us. I know he will never say anything or do anything that will harm my children; that is one thing I am confident about. So, I guess that made it easy.' Also Read | Honey Irani was 'bitter, felt rejected' when Javed Akhtar had an affair with Shabana Azmi, but she never banned their kids from seeing him Their son, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, has also spoken publicly about how his parents' separation affected him as a child. 'It was difficult. A certain aspect of it was, of course, that I had been through having divorced parents when I was a kid. I know what it felt like and there was a huge part of me that was like—I cannot do this to my own kids,' Farhan admitted.
India.com
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
If not for Dharmendra, Hema Malini would have married this man, he became a bigger star than He-Man, one condition ended their dream of wedding, his name is…
Dharmendra and Hema Malini's affair has always been a hot topic of discussion in the film industry. While Dharmendra was already married when he tied the knot with the Dream Girl actress, not many people know that there was an actor with whom Hema Malini was extremely close to getting married! Yes, that's correct! But if you are thinking that this actor is Jeetendra, then let us tell you, no. Scroll down to read more about it. The actor whom we are discussing is someone who worked in more than 100 movies in the industry. Some of these films have established this actor as a leading actor in the film industry of his time. Let us give you a hint about this actor. Remember Sholay's Thakur whose hands were chopped off by Gabbar? Does that ring a bell? Yes, this actor is none other than Sanjeev Kumar. Sanjeev Kumar started his career with the film Hum Hindustani, wherein he was given only 2 minutes of screen time. Despite such little screen time, Sanjeev made a mark for himself in the industry. However, his fate had something else in store for him! Though the actor made a mark, he passed away at the age of 47. Sanjeev Kumar and Hema Malini worked together in the film Seeta Aur Geeta. The song Hawa Ke Saath Saath from this film became a huge hit. While shooting for the film, an accident happened and both the actors got worried for each other and gradually developed feelings. Authors Hanif Javeri and Sumant Batra have mentioned this in their book that every time Hema met Sanjeev's mother, she kept a dupatta on her head. However, there was a rift in their relationship and they could not unite. Actually, Sanjeev Kumar wanted a wife who would stay at home and help his mother with daily chores. However, Hema was focused on her career and didn't want to leave acting. Due to this, the distance between the two increased. After separating from Hema, Sanjeev Kumar never married. Whereas Hema Malini married Dharmendra and continued her film journey.
NDTV
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Esha Deol Looked Forward To Visiting Parents Hema Malini And Dharmendra's Film Sets
Mumbai: Esha Deol recently took a trip down the memory lane, as she recalled her childhood days in Ooty, in 1987. She reminisced about tagging along with her parents, Dharmendra and Hema Malini, to their shoots and always looking forward to indulging in horse riding. Esha took to Instagram to share a nostalgic picture from her childhood, an adorable photo of her sitting atop a horse named Shanti, accompanied by her trusted caretaker. What: Esha Deol shared a social media post with a throwback picture where she is seen riding a horse named Shanti. She revealed how she would go with her parents Dharmendra and Hema Malini to film sets. The highlight was the mornings and evenings when she would go horse riding. Her caption read, "This was Ooty in 1987. That gorgeous mare in brown is Shanti and her caretaker Ramu. I remember going so often with my parents for their shoots and always looked forward to my morning and evenings spending time horse riding.' The actress recalled she would go all over the town riding the horse. She added, 'Shanti was gentle and a dream to ride . We would go all over town and explore the hills & market places together. Miss those moments now and I'm thankful to Ramu who taught me not just horse riding but how to feed Shanti, pet her & fall in love with animals.#throwbackthursday #horseriding #ooty #hillstation #1980s #india #love #eshadeol #gratitude." View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESHA DEOL (@imeshadeol) Dharmendra And Hema Malini's Biggest Blockbusters The two actors had a series of blockbusters during the 1970s and 1980s. While Dharmendra and Hema Malini as Veeru and Basanti from Sholay remain iconic, some of their other films together include Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Raja Jani (1972), Dream Girl (1977), The Burning Train (1980), and Baghavat (1982). Esha Deol's Career Graph Esha made her acting debut in the romantic thriller Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe in 2002. She tasted success in the political film Aayutha Ezhuthu, the action thrillers Dhoom, Dus, Kaal, and the comedy No Entry. This was followed by a setback and a hiatus. She returned to acting with the streaming series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness and Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega. Esha Deol's Recent Projects Esha's latest work includes Tumko Meri Kasam, which is believed to be based on the life of Dr Ajay Murdia, the founder of the well-known Indira IVF chain. Helmed by Vikram Bhatt, Tumko Meri Kasam, also stars Adah Sharma, Durgesh Kumar, Sushant Singh, Nazeea Syed Hasan, Shubhankar Das, and Manmeet Singh Sawhney in key roles.
