‘I will never marry a…’ This actress made BOLD remarks on Hema Malini-Dharmendra’s relationship, worked with Dream Girl’s husband before, her name was…

Sridevi and Hema Malini, two of the most iconic leading ladies, enjoyed phenomenal success during 90s. With a string of blockbuster hits, both actresses ruled Bollywood in their respective eras. Despite persistent rumours of a cold war between them, the reality was quite different, and the two shared quite a warm and friendly bond.

As one of the celebrated actresses of her time, Sridevi often found herself at the centre of gossip about her personal life. During that time, rumours swirled about her secret marriage to actor Mithun Chakraborty, while other speculations riffed about her alleged relationship with already married star Jeetendra.

When Sridevi firmly addressed rumours about her personal life

Sridevi hushed all these rumours, while speaking to a leading magazine in 1984. Keeping her record straight, she confidently replied, “Never! Honestly, till this day, I have never been to Jeetu’s hotel room, nor has he ever come home. I know people have been saying a lot of bad things, but this is the truth.”

Sridevi added, “I’m not a fool, but I am not a calculative person either. And I am certainly not a man-eater. It’s not new to me. I’m used to and prepared for things like this. My parents, though conservative, know what this industry is all about. Besides, they have met Jeetu a couple of times and find him a very decent man.”

Sridevi’s take on Hema Malini dating a married man

During the same conversation, Sridevi was asked about her friend Hema Malini, who decided to pursue a relationship with Dharmendra, who was already married at the time. The discussion widened when she firmly addressed the cultural acceptance of second wives in Southern traditions. Sridevi stated, “I will never marry a married man. It’s a wrong belief that second wives are a common feature in the South. Even here, it’s a big thing to marry a married man or have a second wife. Everyone gossips about it. People are more conservative in the South than in Bombay.”

Hema Malini married Dharmendra in 1980 and share two daughters- Esha and Ahana Deol. While, Sridevi tied the knot with Boney Kapoor, who was previously married to Mona Shourie. The couple have two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor.

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