Bollywood’s ‘Dream Girl,’ veteran actress Hema Malini, recently found herself in the middle of a social media backlash after a video from a Navratri event went viral. The clip shows the actress turning away from a fan who asked for a selfie; her reaction left many netizens disappointed.
Hema Malini seen avoiding a fan’s selfie request
During the Navratri function, a fan approached Hema Malini, holding out her phone and requesting a selfie. The actress glanced at the camera but quickly looked away, appearing uncomfortable. Despite the fan’s insistence that Hema look into the phone’s camera, the ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’ actress did not engage further.
The fan later shared additional videos on Instagram, showing Hema Malini appearing largely disinterested throughout the event. For the occasion, she chose a striking red saree.
Netizens criticized Hema Malini for her reaction
The videos quickly went viral, and social media users were swift to comment. Many criticized Hema Malini for her perceived arrogance.One user wrote, “I really wonder why people have to go behind these celebrities; just enjoy their entertainment on the TV. They don’t even care about you. You are so precious you do not need any promotion … this is just my thought.” Another commented, “Itna ghamand hai… Rekha ji is the best (so much arrogance).”One user remarked, “Why does Hema Malini accept public invitations when she has so many issues with clicking pictures with fans?”Another added, “These people have so much attitude; better take a photo with your mother. There are no bigger celebrities than your parents in this world; I hope you understand.”
Some netizens defended Hema Malini’s behavior
Not all responses were critical. Some fans felt the young girl should have asked permission before recording the video. One wrote, “She might be uncomfortable when the camera is too close to her face since she’s aging; people need to realize and not take it personally.”Actress Sunita Rajwar also supported Hema Malini, stating, “Why do people want to get clicked like this with no respect and response … actor is a human like you; don’t do this to yourself.”
Hema Malini on the work front
Hema Malini is currently busy with her political career; she is a Member of Parliament from Mathura. On the film front, she was last seen in ‘Shimla Mirchi,’ which released in 2020.
