Veteran actress Hema Malini has expressed her gratitude for the recognition extended to her by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) as she celebrates a milestone of 60 years in the film industry.
To mark this journey, the actress was honored at The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, organized in collaboration with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees. The event took place at Shanmukhananda Hall in Sion, Mumbai.
The celebration offered a nostalgic look back at six decades of cinema, featuring performances by actress Padmini Kolhapure, music director Anu Malik, and singers Kavita Krishnamurthy, Purnima, Sudesh Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar, Vijayta Pandit, Anup Jalota, and Shabbir Kumar. During the program, Hema Malini shared personal memories from her long-standing career.
Director Ramesh Sippy, who collaborated with the actress on films including ‘Andaz’, ‘Sholay’, and ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’, spoke about her ability to hold her own alongside leading male stars. When asked about creating strong roles for her, Ramesh Sippy explained that ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’ and ‘Sholay’ were conceived with her in mind, ensuring her characters possessed equal strength and impact.
Reflecting on her performance, the filmmaker stated, “Why don’t we say that she was so good that she was able to overshadow them? The spark inside an artist reflects on the screen. She did a phenomenal job.”