Actor-politician Hema Malini, 77, brought her popular dance recital Durga to the stage in Hyderabad as part of the Navratri celebrations on October 11. The veteran actor performed at the Classic Convention Centre during the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana’s Agra Dandiya Navratri festivities, which also marked Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.
Hema Malini shares glimpse of Durga ballet
Hema took to Instagram on October 12 to share pictures and a video from the performance, offering a glimpse of the elaborate production. In one of the pictures, she was seen dressed as Mata Parvati alongside an actor portraying Lord Shiva.
Reflecting on the occasion, the Sholay actor wrote, “Performed last evening at the Classic Convention Centre for the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana’s ‘Agra Dandiya Navratri celebrations’. It also marked Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti on 11.10.2026. It was a lovely, special feeling performing my most popular ballet, Durga, on the first day of Navratri, and I felt truly blessed.”
Sharing a video of the recital, Hema also spoke about the joy of performing the ballet during the auspicious festival. She wrote, “It was a joy and pleasure to perform my most popular ballet Durga at the first day of Navratri. it also marked the Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti on 11.10.2026. On this auspicious occasion wishing you all a very Happy Navratri and Durga Puja.”
The performance reflects Hema’s longstanding association with classical dance. Alongside her career in Hindi cinema and politics, she has continued to present dance productions inspired by Indian mythology and devotional themes.
Fans praise Hema Malini’s performance in Hyderabad
The pictures and video drew appreciative responses from social media users, several of whom praised the performance and welcomed the actor to Hyderabad. “We have not seen Maa Parvati but seeing you looks like a real incarnation,” one user commented. Another wrote, “So beautifully divine.”
A third social media user thanked Hema for the performance, writing, “Thank you Hema Malini ji, for coming to Hyderabad and for the beautiful performance.” Another admirer highlighted her continued commitment to the arts, commenting, “Her love for art is beyond age. True artist.”
Hema’s appearance at the Navratri celebration offered audiences a chance to witness her return to a dance production that holds a special place in her repertoire, as she marked the festival with a performance rooted in devotion and Indian mythology.