Hema Malini removed a fan’s hand after she tried to hold the actress from her waist. Scroll down to read more.
Hema Malini, the veteran actor-turned-politician, made headlines after a video of her getting agitated at a fan surfaced online. The actress was attending an event where she posed with several people. However, the Baghavat actress became irritated when a woman attempted to hold her by the waist. The video is now making rounds on the internet and netizens have slammed the actress for her rude behaviour. Online users have also called her arrogant.
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In the video, Hema, who is seen wearing an olive green saree, is standing next to singer Anup Jalota and a woman. As the camera began to click, the woman tried to hold the actress by her waist. This made Hema agitated and visibly uncomfortable. The actress quickly pushed the woman’s hand away, and a man nearby also asked the woman to maintain distance from Hema.
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Netizens’ Reaction to Hema’s Gesture
As soon as the video surfaced online, it garnered the attention of internet users, who quickly began spamming the comment section. One fan wrote, “She is so arrogant.” Another said, “That’s not a way to treat a fan.” However, some users also showed up in favour of the actress. One wrote, “She’s absolutely right. No one should touch or vice versa without your consent or familiarity.” Another commented, “Nothing wrong here. Even I wouldn’t like a stranger putting their hand on my shoulder. People need to understand boundaries and personal space.”
“I understand that people can get uncomfortable when a stranger touches them, but the lady seemed too excited. Poor her! Maybe she had been dreaming of this day for so long. Sometimes innocence can be annoying, but at the end of the day, she is just a fan who is trying to take a picture with her favorite actress,” added an Instagram user.
About Hema Malini’s Political Career
The Sholay actress entered politics in 1999. She was nominated to the Rajya Sabha for a six-year term by APJ Abdul Kalam and officially joined the BJP in 2004. She secured a victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the Mathura constituency.
In terms of her film career, Hema Malini was last seen in the 2020 movie Shimla Mirchi.
