Hema Malini: The Journey of a Bollywood Icon and Her Conservative Partner
Hema Malini, affectionately dubbed the “Dream Girl” of Indian cinema, recently stirred conversations when she candidly described her husband, the legendary actor Dharmendra, as a traditionalist. Their union is particularly noteworthy given that Dharmendra was previously married to Prakash Kaur and had two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
Despite his past marital commitments, Hema chose to embrace her life with Dharmendra. Together they raised two daughters, Esha and Ahana. Hema took on the primary responsibility for their upbringing, instilling in them values that have shaped them into strong independent women today. In an interview not long ago, she shared insights into Dharmendra’s conservative nature.
She recounted how he prioritizes family time whenever he visits Mumbai. “He always makes it a point to connect with our children about their studies,” she noted. When it comes to attire preferences for their daughters, he has specific tastes; he prefers them dressed in traditional salwar kameez outfits. “As soon as he’s expected home,” Hema explained with a hint of humor, “the girls quickly change into salwar kameez.”
While acknowledging that Dharmendra is open-minded about modern clothing like jeans occasionally—he still holds a preference for traditional wear—Hema encourages her daughters to dress in ways that please him: “If your father appreciates this style,” she advises them gently.
Delving deeper into his character traits, Hema described him as deeply rooted in tradition and conservatism. Interestingly enough, despite being an acclaimed performer worldwide with numerous stage shows under her belt—Dharmendra has never attended any of these performances due to his belief that they portray her differently than how he perceives her at home: “He feels I transform on stage,” she remarked thoughtfully.
Moreover, Hema revealed another layer of his protective nature regarding their daughters’ career choices; when discussing the possibility of Esha and Ahana entering the film industry—a path familiar to both parents—Dharmendra was adamant against it from day one: “I once brought up the idea,” said Hema reflecting on past conversations with him about acting careers for their girls; “but he firmly stated ‘Not at all.’ He was clear from their birth—it’s fine if they want dance lessons or similar activities but acting is off-limits.”
However much has changed over time; there are signs indicating that Dharmendra may be evolving alongside contemporary societal norms.
while some aspects remain unchanged within this iconic couple’s dynamic—their story reflects broader themes around tradition versus modernity within Indian families today.
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