Hema Malini turns 77: The dream girl reveals the secret behind her timeless beauty and grace; 'I am on the public stage so I look good'

The evergreen and ever-popular "Dream Girl" of Bollywood, Hema Malini is celebrating her 77th birthday today. She is still the ultimate epitome of grace and rigor even at this age. The actress has consistently inspired whole generations with her accomplishments and . In an old interview with 'Lehren Retro', the beloved and highly esteemed performer shared the secret to her glowing skin and these bursting with life, cheerful spirits, which just goes to show that true beauty comes from within.

Dance: Her lifelong source of energy

The legendary actress attributed her well-being and fiery spirit to her love for dancing through the years. She deemed it to be “the best thing that ever happened” to her. Hema shared that Bharatanatyam has been more than just an art form in her life; it kept her busy, active, and married her while remaining emotionally balanced. Hema stated, dance keeps her body healthy and balanced, along with a more refreshed soul, giving her a wonderful sense of accomplishment and a state of peace.

Beauty rooted in discipline and simplicity

She is a staunch proponent of always looking good, feeling confident, and working towards those things to the best of her ability. Looking good, according to her, has nothing to do with vanity; rather, it has everything to do with respecting your work and representing the audience in a specific manner. "I am on the public stage so I look good," she said. Although the way Hema goes about her beauty routine is not luxurious.

A mindful lifestyle and vegetarian diet

She is a strictly adherent vegetarian by choice, and while her eating habits may seem restrictive, her way of life is simple, fundamental, systematic, and about balance and being aware. Each day begins with some light exercise and stretches, and then she meditates. Hema stays pre every junk food, and sustains of fresh fruit and vegetables for her meals. Hema eats traditional Indian meals that include as little oil and spices as possible. It is consistency and discipline (not expensive treatments) that truly provide longevity and sparkle, she said.

The eternal on-screen charm

Hema Malini has endeared herself to her audience. Her fabulous performances and palpable on-screen chemistry with Dharmendra were youthful even in the day, and continue to surprise and delight audiences to the present day. They have sometimes been said to be one of the best on-screen couples in the entire history of Hindi cinema. While decades have gone by since their films, Hema Malini remains a unique vision of grace, vitality, strength, and timelessness that may not supersede time, but serves to highlight that age is just a number if you have a vision for your life in a balanced, healthy way and meaning in your life.