The Basanthi of Bollywood Hema Malini is one of those few former leading ladies of Indian cinema who still have a huge fan following.
For industry newcomers, the original Dream Girl remains someone to emulate. However, Hema herself wishes that she were a lead actor in today’s time.
The 68-year-old actor, who has been in some of the biggest blockbusters in Bollywood —says jokingly, “Today, the payments are so huge, that I wish I were an actress at this time! I was getting peanuts in comparison. But whatever I did 20-30 years back is paying me back now.”
She also opens up on how she sees actors from her generation and the current crop: “They are young and like to enjoy themselves, and I myself was like that.
The dedication will come to the youngsters in due course of time. As we mature, realisation dawns that we have to do something for society, too.”
