Veteran actress Hema Malini revealed she initially hesitated to sign *Baghban* as her comeback film after a decade, due to being offered the role of a mother.
'Baghban' starred Amitabh Bachchan alongside Hema Malini
Jul 11, 2026
11:00 am
What's the storyIn a recent interview with Zoom, veteran actor and Member of Parliament Hema Malini revealed that she almost turned down the role in Ravi Chopra's 2003 family drama Baghban.
The film, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Mahima Chaudhry, has since gained a cult following.
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