Hema Malini says Dharmendra opposed her joining politics: ‘Vinod Khanna supported me’

Hema Malini on her political career. (Photo: Hema Malini/X)Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini has represented Mathura in Parliament for the past 12 years. However, entering politics was never part of her original plan. In a recent interview, the veteran actor revealed that it was her mother who encouraged her to take the plunge, while late actor-politician Vinod Khanna mentored her. Interestingly, it was her husband, actor Dharmendra, who was initially against the idea, largely because of his own experience in politics. Dharmendra died last year. Speaking to Republic, Hema recalled how Dharmendra constantly worried about her safety while she campaigned across the country. “Initially, he used to get very worried and scared. BJP used to send me to various places for campaigns. Seeing the crowds, h