Hema Malini’s 77th Birthday: Bharat Takhtani and Esha Deol's Touching Messages Melt Hearts
Hema Malini’s 77th birthday draws emotional tributes from family and Bollywood legends.
Veteran actress Hema Malini, fondly known as Bollywood’s “Dream Girl,” celebrated her 77th birthday, prompting heartfelt tributes from family and industry peers. Among them, Bharat Takhtani, the ex-husband of Hema’s daughter Esha Deol, shared a touching Instagram post, affectionately calling her “mamma” and wishing her endless joy and radiance. Esha herself joined the celebrations with a heartfelt message, describing her mother as “my Queen” and the nation’s beloved “Dream Girl,” reflecting the deep familial and public admiration for Hema’s enduring legacy.
Saira Banu, another Bollywood icon, marked the occasion with a nostalgic Instagram post, accompanied by a throwback photo featuring herself, Hema Malini, and the late Dilip Kumar. In her heartfelt note, Saira reminisced about their decades-long friendship, recalling their first meeting in 1966 on the sets of Deewana at RK Studios. She described being captivated by Hema’s “serene beauty and grace” and shared fond memories of evenings spent exchanging beauty secrets and laughter during the filming of Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai at Krishna Raj Sagar Dam, highlighting the warmth and camaraderie that define their bond.
The tributes come in the context of Hema Malini’s personal and professional milestones. Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani, who married in 2012 and separated amicably in 2024, continue to prioritize co-parenting their daughters, Radhya and Miraya, with Esha emphasizing maturity and family unity in a recent interview. Meanwhile, Bharat’s recent Instagram post with Meghna Lakhani, captioned “Welcome to the family, it’s official,” suggests he has moved forward personally, yet his birthday message to Hema underscores the enduring respect within the family.
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Saira Banu’s post also reflected on a recent visit from Hema in August 2025, where the two spent hours reliving memories, including a significant Janmashtami incident that Saira noted had changed her life. She recalled introducing Hema to the press in Madras alongside Dilip Kumar, a moment that left a lasting impression on the young actress. As tributes pour in from the film fraternity, Hema Malini’s 77th birthday celebrates not only her cinematic contributions but also her timeless grace and the deep personal connections she has fostered over the years.
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