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Hema Malini shares her experience portraying Basanti in 'Sholay'. She talks about the character's talkative nature and her concerns about audience reception. Malini also discusses working with Ramesh Sippy in films like 'Andaz' and 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. She mentions her role in 'Shimla Mirch' and her collaborations with the Kapoor brothers. 'Seeta Aur Geeta' remains her most popular film.

Prakash Kaur, Dharmendra's first wife, defended him against 'womaniser' accusations following his marriage to Hema Malini. In a 1981 interview, she acknowledged Hema's appeal and questioned Bollywood's double standards. While disapproving of the situation as a wife, she empathized with Hema's challenges and maintained unwavering respect for Dharmendra as a supportive father and the most important man in her life.