At 77, Hema Malini continues to stay connected to her passion for classical dance, bringing stories from Indian mythology to life through her stage performances. The veteran actor and Bharatanatyam exponent welcomed Shardiya Navratri 2026 with a presentation of her acclaimed dance ballet ‘Durga’ in Hyderabad. Portraying Mata Parvati for the special recital, she shared photographs from the evening on social media and described the experience as a blessing.Hema Malini performed the dance ballet at the Classic Convention Centre on October 11 as part of the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana’s Agra Dandiya Navratri celebrations. The event also coincided with Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.The actor offered a glimpse of the performance through a series of pictures on Instagram, featuring her dressed as Mata Parvati alongside an artiste portraying Lord Shiva. The photographs captured the mythological characters brought to life through the classical dance presentation on the first day of Navratri.Sharing her experience, Hema Malini expressed her happiness at performing one of her most popular productions on the auspicious occasion. She wrote, “Performed last evening at the Classic Convention Centre for the Agarwal Samaj, Telangana’s ‘Agra Dandiya Navratri celebrations’. It also marked Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti on 11.10.2026. It was a lovely, special feeling performing my most popular ballet, Durga, on the first day of Navratri, and I felt truly blessed.“While Hema Malini is widely recognised for her contribution to Indian cinema, Bharatanatyam has remained an integral part of her artistic journey. Over the years, she has continued to explore devotional themes and stories from Hindu mythology through elaborate dance productions, combining traditional movements, expressive storytelling and intricate costumes.Her performances dedicated to Goddess Durga and other mythological figures have allowed her to carry her love for classical dance beyond the silver screen. Her latest appearance in Hyderabad was another such occasion, bringing together the spirit of Navratri and her enduring dedication to the classical art form.
