Actor and politician Hema Malini, 77, kept up her Navratri tradition by performing her popular classical dance recital, Durga, on Sunday, October 11. The show was held at the Classic Convention Centre in Hyderabad as part of the Agarwal Samaj Dandiya Navratri celebrations.

Hema Malini Turns Goddess Durga For Navratri Celebration

The veteran star later shared photos and videos on social media. She shared that she was thrilled to perform her famous Durga ballet on the first day of Navratri.

Hema Malini captioned, "It was a joy and pleasure to perform my most popular ballet Durga at the first day of Navratri at the Classic Convention Centre for the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana's "Agra Dandiya Navratri Celebration", it also marked the Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti on 11.10.2026. On this auspicious occasion wishing you all a very Happy Navratri and Durga Puja (sic)."

Hema Malini is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, and her stage shows leave audiences spellbound every time. This time was no different. The comment section was filled with praise for the dream girl of Bollywood. 

A comment read, "Thank you Hema Malini ji, for coming to Hyderabad and for the beautiful performance."

Another user said, "Beautiful to see you here at Classic Convention in our Hyderabad."

A third user commented, "Her love for art is beyond age. True artist."

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Two years ago, on the fourth day of Navratri, she performed a two-hour dance drama in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. She played the different forms of Maa Durga, and the audience was captivated.

Speaking with ANI in 2024, she said, "I am very happy to perform here today. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also here to witness the programme, and he praised me for the work I have done here."

Hema Malini's Filmy Career

Hema Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam. She entered Hindi cinema in 1968 with Sapno Ka Saudagar.

Over the years, she has starred in many memorable Bollywood films. These include Sholay, Satte Pe Satta, Seeta Aur Geeta, Kasauti, Trishul and Mehbooba.

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She was last seen in Shimla Mirchi (2020), a romantic drama directed by Ramesh Sippy. It starred Rajkummar Rao and Rakul Preet Singh.

FAQ

1. What did Hema Malini perform for Navratri?

Hema Malini performed her classical dance recital, Durga, at the Classic Convention Centre on October 11. The show ran for two hours and was part of the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana’s Agra Dandiya Navratri celebrations.

2. How old is Hema Malini?

She is 77. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has kept performing on stage through the years.

3. When did Hema Malini make her acting debut?

She made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam. She entered Hindi cinema in 1968 with Sapno Ka Saudagar.