Hema Malini was a superhit heroine in the 70s and 80s, considered one of the top heroines of her time. However, after acting in films, the actress decided to showcase her talent behind the camera. In pursuit of this, she directed “Dil Aashna Hai” in 1992, which starred none other than Shah Rukh Khan.
This film marked Shah Rukh Khan’s entry into Bollywood. What’s even more surprising is that his stardom was predicted even before his films were released.
In an exclusive interview with Lehren Retro, Hema Malini recalled how her guru ma predicted that Shah Rukh Khan would become a superstar. She mentioned, “He was very cute and sweet in ‘Fauji,’ the TV serial. I used to watch that. At that time, my script was getting ready, and for that character, I wanted somebody new. I said, ‘This boy is looking so nice, I want him only.'”
Hema Malini shared that her sister got in touch with Shah Rukh Khan, who came over. They even introduced Shah Rukh to her husband, Dharmendra, who ‘loved him.’ Hema said that it was her ‘guru ma’ who told her that she was about to encounter a huge star. “I said, ‘Ma, I’m making a film.’ And she only gave the name ‘Dil Aashna Hai.’ She said, ‘You’re getting a very big hero.’ I didn’t understand, and I told her we have a new hero. She said, ‘No, no, no, you’re getting a very big hero.’ And he became big, didn’t he? She could see over the years what was going to happen.”
Hema also revealed that her guru ma had guided her on various occasions, including advising her to marry Dharmendra and encouraging her to act in “Baghban.”
While “Dil Aashna Hai” didn’t perform well at the box office, Shah Rukh’s subsequent films successfully announced his arrival on the Indian film scene. He has since emerged as one of the most enduring stars in Indian film history.
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