Hema Malini, 77, Is Back On Stage With Her Most Popular Ballet Durga On First Day Of Navratri
Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini performed her popular ballet 'Durga' at a Navratri celebration in Telangana. The performance coincided with Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti and continues her long-standing tradition of using dance to celebrate cultural festivals.
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Keeping up with her Navratri tradition, Hema Malini, 77, mesmerised the audience with her most popular ballet, Durga, at the Classic Convention Centre for the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana's "Agra Dandiya Navratri celebrations", on October 11. Sharing pictures from the night, Hema Malini 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."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Dream Girl Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhemamalini)As a professional Bharatanatyam dancer, Hema Malini leaves the audience spellbound with her brilliant performances every time she appears on stage.Two years ago, on the fourth day of Navratri, Hema Malini performed in a stunning two-hour dance drama in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
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