“I cannot be expected to behave like a film star when I have decided to serve my people. They have voted for me with expectations, and I cannot take them for granted.”
― Hema Malini
“With time, everything changes, and there is nothing wrong in that.”
― Hema Malini
“Happiness is state of mind.”
― Hema Malini
“I have great admiration for Atal Bihari Vajapyee.”
― Hema Malini
“Institutes should be named after these legendary artistes. Some institute should be named after Lata Mangeshkar.”
― Hema Malini
“I don’t care what people think about the way I act.”
― Hema Malini
“Spirituality is a great bent of mind. It gives peace and hope to me.”
― Hema Malini
“I step out for campaigning only after I complete my pooja at home, which is something I do every day.”
― Hema Malini
“I never thought I would sing professionally, but it so happened that I made Babul hear a Bengali song I had sung many years ago. He thought I should sing and bring out an album. I readily agreed.”
― Hema Malini
“We should train kids in the music and dance of our legends. That’s how we can keep the traditions alive.”
― Hema Malini
“Often I sit in the lawn and have my morning cuppa amidst the twittering of rare birds.”
― Hema Malini
“It is because of the blessing of Lord Ganesha that the event has become so popular among Puneites. Kalmadiji also plays a very important role in the growth of the Pune Festival. It is because of him that we are able to enthrall the audience with good performances.”
― Hema Malini
“I would even love to do a Bengali film if a good offer is made to me.”
― Hema Malini
“Classical dance forms and music are slowly going away. It is very important to impart these to children.”
― Hema Malini
“Mathura railway station should be a blend of heritage look with modernisation like escalator and better waiting rooms for general class passengers. Instead of taking rest on the ground, the passengers in general waiting rooms should be provided benches.”
― Hema Malini
“Every marriage is different, but the most important factor in a strong relationship is the love and harmony between the couple.”
― Hema Malini
“Money and other tangibles will come and go; they shouldn’t be the foundation of your marriage.”
― Hema Malini
“Stray cattle roam every lane and alley, but we are building cow shelters and trying to resolve the problem.”
― Hema Malini
“I am joining BJP, as I feel very close to its ideology.”
― Hema Malini
“Darian is a Greek name, and my grandson is definitely going to be a Greek God, just like his grandfather.”
― Hema Malini
“I was never the kind to throw parties for my birthday. I remember how embarrassed I used to be when they’d make me cut a cake on the sets, and the unit would sing ‘Happy Birthday.’”
― Hema Malini
“When my mother was around, she would insist on celebrating my birthdays.”
― Hema Malini
“I just want my daughters and their families to be happy.”
― Hema Malini
“I started my career with her. I was supposed to do my first film in Tamil in which she was the other heroine. The film was titled ‘Vennira Aadai.’ It was a love triangle, with Jayalalithaaji and I playing the hero’s two love interests. But the director Sridhar removed me from the film after a few days’ shooting.”
― Hema Malini
“Jayalalithaaji was not just a politician: she was the messiah of the masses.”
― Hema Malini
“They tried to humiliate and cow her down in every way possible, but Jayalalithaaji was unstoppable. With every attack, she became stronger.”
― Hema Malini
“The few days that I shot with Jayalalithaaji, I got to observe her very closely. I was very impressed by her grace, beauty, and dignity. She came to the sets with her mother. So did I. She remained aloof on the sets and didn’t speak much to anyone.”
― Hema Malini
“Yes, I used to miss my childhood, but I did get a chance to relive it through Esha and Ahaana.”
― Hema Malini
“God has been kind to me, so I really should not be sitting and complaining.”
― Hema Malini
“I am still attached to my wedding sari and preserve it with care. There are so many little things I have kept as loving mementos of my father and mother.”
― Hema Malini
“I did a number of films with Amitabh. He was a wonderful costar – totally different from others.”
― Hema Malini
“I had a cordial relationship with all my heroes – some, like Jeetendra or Shatrughan Sinha, are very funny. Amitabh, on the other hand, was more serious, more professional.”
― Hema Malini
“That is so very important – that you can develop yourself into anything you want.”
― Hema Malini
“Among my classical dances, I loved my ‘Mrig Trishna’ dance. People should try that on stage. I don’t know why they don’t. It’s beautifully written.”
― Hema Malini
“Anybody cannot be a dancer. A dancer must have a certain posture, gestures, height, behaviour.”
― Hema Malini
“Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan were good dancers.”
― Hema Malini
“When I was at the top, my mother was helping other girls. I thought it was a beautiful gesture and that I should continue it in her name.”
― Hema Malini
“TMOK’ is a family film, and everyone would like to watch the film. I’ll be very happy even if I get 50 to 65 per cent of the box-office opening that ‘Ra.One’ gets.”
― Hema Malini
“After ‘Dil Aashna Hai,’ I became busy, as my daughters Esha and Ahana were growing up, and I had to look after them.”
― Hema Malini
“’TMOK’ is about the very interesting journey of a girl in a different situation, and different stories blend into one film. The film has a lot of emotional depth, and I am sure people will like it.”
― Hema Malini
“Filmmaking is a gamble.”
― Hema Malini
“I don’t have any high aims or goals, but I hope to continue my journey of multi-tasking as I have been doing so far as an actor, dancer, and also serving people of the nation.”
― Hema Malini
“Narendra Modiji has proved his skills and delivered on his promises in Gujarat and he has some very good plans for the nation.”
― Hema Malini
“I want to work on improving the number of schools for girls and ensuring there are proper and clean toilets so girls are encouraged to come to school. I am told this is a major reason for girls dropping out of schools.”
― Hema Malini
“There is a need for improving connectivity of Mathura through air as well as connecting neighbouring pilgrim sites such as Barsana, Gokul, Dauji through a single rail route.”
― Hema Malini
“I am no more young. So there is no harm in playing an elderly role.”
― Hema Malini
“A lot of fans said they wanted to see me again. ‘Baghban’ is for them.”
― Hema Malini
“We heroines don’t get good roles.”
― Hema Malini
“I am glad that I am able to do everything. It’s tough because you have to look after the house, family, children, acting, dance, and production.”
― Hema Malini
“Youngsters are coming up with so many new ideas and doing small budget films, which is good. Even my daughter thinks of some subjects that are strange and different. But when I discussed it with some writers, they said it’s fantastic. So I think young people are able to think something different. It’s great!”
― Hema Malini
“Ahana does lots of things; that’s the problem with her. She is a fashion designer and is also writing some scripts. She doesn’t want to do the regular commercial films. So she has decided that only if she really likes something, then she will take it up.”
― Hema Malini
“I prefer to travel by jeep, because you can see everyone clearly, and everyone can see you. Also, people are not able to come close to you easily when you are in a jeep.”
― Hema Malini
“Huge crowds, numbering in lakhs, come to see me wherever I go.”
― Hema Malini
“I find it difficult to speak in remote places because it is so hot and dusty that I tend to choke.”
― Hema Malini
“To save and keep our country secure, we need a Prime Minister like Modiji.”
― Hema Malini
“People are dying to get a National Award… it’s a national reputation.”
― Hema Malini
“I don’t let any opportunity go.”
― Hema Malini
“I want to impart my dance, my music: I want to make an institute and teach children.”
― Hema Malini
“Mathura station must be developed in such a way that it reflects birthplace of Lord Krishna.”
― Hema Malini
“Some restrictions should be imposed on population. First of all, each city should have certain population, certain limit.”
― Hema Malini
“As an MP of Mathura, I know the fact that there are many soldiers from Mathura who have sacrificed their life for the country.”
― Hema Malini
“People of different castes want Modi.”
― Hema Malini
“I have done work for everyone because all are Brijwasi.”
― Hema Malini
“I have done so much work in Mathura. I am proud of the works.”
― Hema Malini
“We have to maintain the Krishnasthali.”
― Hema Malini
“People will vote for me in Mathura because Modiji is our leader.”
― Hema Malini
“It’s not that people will vote for me only because I am a Bollywood star.”
― Hema Malini
“In my constituency, everyone loves Modiji, and it will convert into votes.”
― Hema Malini
“Dance excites me.”
― Hema Malini
“Sometimes I act younger than my daughters. But that’s when they say, ‘Mama, stop it!’”
― Hema Malini
“People assume that they will retire at 60 and die when they are 70. If you can think positive, live a healthy life, listen to your body and follow a regime, then you can live for 100 years, healthy and happy.”
― Hema Malini
“I think I have aged gracefully.”
― Hema Malini
“Age has nothing to do with doing new things. If you have it in you, then you will be able to do it. It’s about your will power.”
― Hema Malini
“Acting on TV is ruled out. I admire those who do it, but I found it quite strenuous.”
― Hema Malini
“I do yoga and dance every morning at home for one and a half hours. Then I make tea for myself.”
― Hema Malini
“I love being in the BJP, communicating with people and doing something for them. It’s very challenging.”
― Hema Malini
“As for my favourite actresses, I like Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.”
― Hema Malini
“When Shah Rukh’s film can make it to the theatres for Diwali, why can’t my film release on the same day?”
― Hema Malini
“I am an artist, and I will always be working. But a film should match my personality and should be primarily based on a woman for me to go forward with it.”
― Hema Malini
“1 crore is not a small amount. I would never ask for such an amount without knowing the role.”
― Hema Malini
“Every art form has its own beauty, but blending it with other forms in separate ways is okay.”
― Hema Malini
“Pure dance form is not dying.”
― Hema Malini
“For any cultural performance involving me, the response from Kolkata is the most critical. If I pass here, I will pass elsewhere.”
― Hema Malini
“When I’m with my daughters on a holiday, I become one of the girls instead of their mother.”
― Hema Malini
“I’ve learnt music, since this is a part and parcel of growing up in a traditional Tamil Brahmin family. In fact, I’ve even given three exams in music when I was young.”
― Hema Malini
“While families in South India are familiar with Soundaryalahari, I wanted others to know of it, too.”
― Hema Malini
“I have always followed my passion to dance religiously. And that keeps me agile and youthful at heart.”
― Hema Malini
“I am a dancer at heart.”
― Hema Malini
“I lead a very disciplined life.”
― Hema Malini
“Esha can’t have it easy just because she is my daughter. I have to be strict.”
― Hema Malini
“Becoming a grandmother is an extension of a woman’s personality. It doesn’t matter how many times you become one; the excitement is the same.”
― Hema Malini
“I was very active during both my pregnancies.”
― Hema Malini
“When my children were young, I set my routine according to their needs.”
― Hema Malini
“Irrespective of your partner’s mistakes, love must hold you back in the relationship.”
― Hema Malini
“Filmmaking involves a lot of money and hard work, which should not be wasted, though nobody knows which film will be a hit.”
― Hema Malini
“’Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ is a huge hit, but as far as the story of the film goes, there wasn’t much to it.”
― Hema Malini
“’Sholay’ can and should never be remade. It is a classic, just like ‘Mughal-e-Azam.’ The magic which the movie created at that time cannot be repeated.”
― Hema Malini
“Times have changed. Girls no longer let people treat them like doormats. They take their decisions and stick to them. This makes me happy.”
― Hema Malini
“Women must follow their passion and dreams without fear.”
― Hema Malini
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