Hyderabad: Veteran Bollywood actor and classical dancer Hema Malini performed her popular dance ballet Durga at the Classic Convention Centre in Hyderabad on October 11, 2026, as part of the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana’s Agra Dandiya Navratri celebrations. The event also coincided with Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.
The 77-year-old actor shared photographs and videos of the performance on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of the cultural celebration. She expressed her happiness at presenting her celebrated dance production on the auspicious occasion.
Hema Malini Shares Pictures and Videos from the Performance
Among the photographs shared by Hema Malini was one featuring her dressed as Mata Parvati alongside an artist portraying Lord Shiva. She described the performance as a special experience and said she felt blessed to present her popular ballet, Durga, during the Navratri festivities.
She also extended her wishes to followers for a happy Navratri and Durga Puja. Her performance received appreciation on social media, with several users praising her portrayal and dedication to classical dance.
One social media user commented on her appearance at the Classic Convention Centre in Hyderabad, while others described the performance as beautiful and divine.
Hema Malini’s Continued Dedication to Dance
Hema Malini has continued to present dance productions celebrating Goddess Durga during Navratri over the years. Two years ago, she performed a two-hour dance drama in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, portraying different forms of Maa Durga on the fourth day of the festival.
Apart from her successful film career, she is widely associated with classical dance performances and cultural programmes.
Hema Malini on Returning to Films
Hema Malini made her acting debut in the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam in 1963 before entering Hindi cinema with Sapno Ka Saudagar in 1968. Her notable films include Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Satte Pe Satta, Trishul, Kasauti and Mehbooba.
Her most recent film appearance was in the 2020 romantic drama Shimla Mirchi, directed by Ramesh Sippy and starring Rajkummar Rao and Rakul Preet Singh.
In 2025, when asked about a possible return to films, Hema Malini said that contemporary filmmaking styles might not suit her and suggested that a project tailored to her would be more appropriate.
Alongside her contributions to cinema and classical dance, Hema Malini is active in politics and represents the Mathura constituency in the Lok Sabha as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
