Former Superstar Still Known for Her High-Handed Behaviour

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This actress, once a major star in Bollywood, stepped away from lead roles years ago but is still said to carry the same commanding attitude. Many people noticed glimpses of this personality during election campaigns earlier this year, when videos of her interactions with the public circulated widely online.

According to a source who has worked with the family before, the former superstar continues to assert strong authority even in her personal circle. The insider claims she rarely attends family gatherings or events hosted by friends and relatives. However, not inviting her at all can reportedly lead to visible displeasure. The expectation, it seems, is that she must be invited whether she plans to attend or not.

The same source says she maintains a very formal and somewhat distant demeanour. People who are not celebrities or influential figures are sometimes treated rather coldly, with subtle remarks that can come across as dismissive. Getting a warm reaction from her—such as a smiling selfie—is said to be rare.

The insider also suggested that her husband does not always receive the respect one might expect within the household. During their daughter’s wedding, he allegedly had little involvement in the decisions being made. Some believe this dynamic may be linked to financial differences between them, although it’s worth noting that he actively supported her during her election campaign.

Within the family, however, the personalities of the daughters are said to be quite different from their mother’s. The elder daughter is described as warm and friendly despite not having found major success in films. The younger daughter reportedly struggled to settle into a career, even though her mother tried to help by encouraging interests in acting, fashion design, and jewellery design. Rumours suggest personal challenges may have affected those attempts.

There is also a light-hearted story linked to the actress’s endorsement of a well-known water purifier brand. During one advertisement shoot, she apparently mispronounced the brand name while delivering a line. The moment amused her daughters so much that they still tease her about it.

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Arrogant Superstar: Hema Malini

Brand she endorses: Kent Water Purifier