A biography for Hema Malinihasn’t been written yet.
“Youngsters are coming up with so many new ideas and doing small budget films, which is good. Even my daughter thinks of some subjects that are strange and different. But when I discussed it with some writers, they said it's fantastic. So I think young people are able to think something different. It's great!”
“Among my classical dances, I loved my 'Mrig Trishna' dance. People should try that on stage. I don't know why they don't. It's beautifully written.”
“Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan were good dancers.”
“I have done so much work in Mathura. I am proud of the works.”
“The few days that I shot with Jayalalithaaji, I got to observe her very closely. I was very impressed by her grace, beauty, and dignity. She came to the sets with her mother. So did I. She remained aloof on the sets and didn't speak much to anyone.”
“I am a dancer at heart.”
“I am glad that I am able to do everything. It's tough because you have to look after the house, family, children, acting, dance, and production.”
“I want to impart my dance, my music: I want to make an institute and teach children.”
“Age has nothing to do with doing new things. If you have it in you, then you will be able to do it. It's about your will power.”
“I have great admiration for Atal Bihari Vajapyee.”
“I am still attached to my wedding sari and preserve it with care. There are so many little things I have kept as loving mementos of my father and mother.”
“Filmmaking is a gamble.”
“1 crore is not a small amount. I would never ask for such an amount without knowing the role.”
“Darian is a Greek name, and my grandson is definitely going to be a Greek God, just like his grandfather.”
“It's not that people will vote for me only because I am a Bollywood star.”
“A lot of fans said they wanted to see me again. 'Baghban' is for them.”
“I cannot be expected to behave like a film star when I have decided to serve my people. They have voted for me with expectations, and I cannot take them for granted.”
“I never thought I would sing professionally, but it so happened that I made Babul hear a Bengali song I had sung many years ago. He thought I should sing and bring out an album. I readily agreed.”
“I had a cordial relationship with all my heroes - some, like Jeetendra or Shatrughan Sinha, are very funny. Amitabh, on the other hand, was more serious, more professional.”
“After 'Dil Aashna Hai,' I became busy, as my daughters Esha and Ahana were growing up, and I had to look after them.”