Hema Malini opens up about her happy married life with Dharmendra, says ‘The best thing is that he never stopped me from working’

Hema Malini has said that the best thing regarding her marriage with Dharmendra is that he never ‘ stopped ‘ her from working. Hema wedded Dharmendra in 1980.

Hema Malini said that her marriage with Dharmendra was ” another important event”  in her life, and everything revolved around arts earlier. “I was born and brought up in a family which lay great emphasis on the arts. I was dedicated to dance. My mother was keen that I pursue it always. Marriage with Dharamji was another important event in my life.” Dharmendra celebrates his 85th birthday celebration on Wednesday.

She further told Pinkvilla, “The best thing was that he never stopped me from working. Dharamji, too, enjoys acting no matter what the conditions. His profession is his passion and he cherishes his fans. We respect each other’s work and share a great understanding between us. We’re close and yet we follow our individual paths. We give each other space, which has enhanced our relationship.”

Hema and Dharmendra were perhaps the most famous on-screen pairing of the 1970s and featured together in various successful movies including Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Dillagi, and Dream Girl.

Asked about Dharmendra’s “extremely emotional” nature, Hema Malini said, “Yes. He’s simple at heart and very emotional. But being a Libran, balancing is my job. I am the balancing factor at home. I’m practical. I can’t remain upset for long. Because eventually, everything will pass.”