Shatrughan Sinha On His  ‘Most Favourite’  Co-Star Hema Malini’s Birthday

Hema Malini turns 74 on  October 16, and the world joins  in the celebration. Shatrughan Sinha remembers  his Dream Girl very fondly. “I think the  first time I worked with her was  in  Babu Ki  Galiyan  and  Bhai Ho ToAisa where I played the  villain.  Then we were  co-stars  in Dost and Phansi Ki Baad. We are not  just co-stars  . We  have been friends  for over  forty years.Hema Malini is the epitome of beauty and elegance.”

  Shatruji  is not just close to Hema  but also Dharmendra.  “Hema (Malini) is also a dear friend. Both Hema and Dharmendra have been my friends for years. It is rare for a friendship to survive so long in this industry where loyalties change every Friday,” said Shatrughan Sinha.

   Shatruji names Hema and  Dharmendra as his  favourite co-stars.  “All three of us have worked together in Dulal Guha’s excellent film ‘Dost’ which I think was released in 1974. This is one of my favourite films. I think my wife Poonam has also w orked in a film with Dharmendra.Do you know we would have done Sholay together. But God and Ramesh Sippy had other plans,” laughs Sharuji’

 Shatruji concludes,  “I wish her many many more  happy healthy wholesome birthdays. Hema Malini is the nation’s Dream  Girl. And may she remain the same forever. In today’s  day and age  of instant  success Hema  is  a legend beyond  the definitions of superstardom.”