Hema Malini Wants Deepika Padukone To Lead Her Biopic; Praises, “She Is A Beautiful, Talented Girl”

As she completed 60 years in Indian cinema, Hema Malini described Deepika Padukone as a “talented and beautiful girl” who would be the ideal choice to portray her in a biopic, if one were ever made. During a special event celebrating her six decades in the industry, Hema expressed her admiration for Deepika. Scroll down to read the full story.

Hema Malini Wants Deepika Padukone To Lead Her Biopic

Hema Malini said, “If she wants, she can do it. Anybody can do it. Deepika is a beautiful, talented girl.” Interestingly, Hema had personally chosen Deepika to launch her 2017 biography, Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl.

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Additionally, one of the two characters Deepika portrayed in her Bollywood debut, Farah Khan’s 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om, Shantirpiya was modelled on Hema, as she was affectionately called the “Dreamy Girl,” a nod to Hema’s iconic moniker, “Dream Girl.”

Event To Commemorate Hema Malini’s 60 Years

Hema Malini addressed the media and guests at Hema Malini — Live in Concert: Celebrating the Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee, 60 Glorious Years in Cinema. Held at Mumbai’s Shanmukhananda Hall on Friday evening, the concert featured a 15-piece live orchestra celebrating milestones from her illustrious career through song performances.

Produced and directed by RJ Anirudh, the charity event also included a heartfelt tribute to Hema’s late husband and veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in November 2025 at the age of 89. The event supported film industry organisations CINTAA (Cine and TV Artists’ Association) and FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees), with a contribution of Rs 10 lakh.

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