Hema Malini Almost Rejected Baghban But Her Mom Convinced Her: ‘Chaar Itne Bade Ladko Ke Maa…’ – News18

The Hindi film industry is renowned for producing iconic films across diverse topics, earning massive audience acclaim. Some of these films have achieved cult status, deeply resonating with viewers. One such hit is Baghban, a family drama directed by Ravi Chopra, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini. Released in 2003, it left a lasting impression on audiences. Not long back, Hema Malini opened up about wanting to reject the film initially.

In an interview with Bharathi S Pradhan, Hema Malini said that it was on her mother’s insistence that she took up the role in the film. She said, “Before the mahurat of Baghban, Bihar Chopra met me and told me that he wants me to play the role perfectly just like he had desired. He Narrated to the story to me and I think, it was his blessings because of which the film did well. Till today, people talk about that film. I remember when I was hearing the story from Ravi Chopra, my mother was sitting with me. After he left, I said, ‘Chaar itne bade bade ladko ke maa ka role karne toh bol raha hai. How can I do all this?’ My mother said, ‘no, no. You must do it. The story is good’.”

Baghban is an emotional tale of an elderly couple, played by Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini, who have been married for 40 years. After the character of Amitabh Bachchan retires, they reunite with their four sons to discuss who will support them. None of the sons want to take care of both parents, which causes both of them to live separately. The film created a storm among the audience, and the makers revealed that many people were affected by it.

Apart from Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini, the film also starred Aman Verma, Samir Soni, Saahil Chaddha, and Nasir Khan as sons. The film also starred Salman Khan in a cameo. The film was made on a budget of Rs 10 crore and went on to earn around Rs 41 crore at the box office.