Here’s how Hema Malini welcomes the start of Navratri

Hema Malini extended Navratri greetings with a divine Instagram post, sharing wishes for health and prosperity. Bollywood stars including Bhumi Pednekar also marked the festival, which runs until October 1.

Mumbai: Veteran actress Hema Malini ushered in the festive season by extending her warm wishes on the occasion of Navratri.

The Sholay actress shared heartfelt greetings celebrating the spirit of devotion, energy, and positivity that the nine-day festival brings. On Instagram, Hema Malini posted a collage featuring a goddess on one side and a picture of herself dressed as Goddess Durga on the other.

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Alongside it, she wrote: “May the nine days of Navratri bring you and your family nine times more happiness, prosperity and good health. Happy Navratri to you all #navratri #festival #festiveseason.”

Many Bollywood celebrities also extended their greetings as Navratri began, spreading wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity. Among them, Bhumi Pednekar sought the blessings of Maa Kali at the sacred Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Darbar in Jammu on the first day of the festival.

Sharing her images, the Dum Laga Ke Haisha actress wrote: “On the first day of Navratri, from the sacred Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Darbar in Jammu, may the divine blessings of Maa Kali bring strength, energy, and new successes into your life.”

Shardiya Navratri 2025 began on September 22, kicking off the nine-day festival honouring Goddess Durga. The first day, known as Pratipada, is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas.

Observed with devotion across India, Navratri symbolises the triumph of good over evil and highlights the country’s rich cultural traditions. This year, the celebrations will continue until October 1, culminating in Dussehra on October 2.

On the professional front, Hema Malini began her acting career in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam and made her Hindi film debut with Sapno Ka Saudagar in 1968. Over the years, she has appeared in some of Bollywood’s most iconic films, including Sholay, Satte Pe Satta, Seeta Aur Geeta, Kasauti, Trishul, and Mehbooba.

Her most recent film appearance was in the 2020 romantic drama Shimla Mirchi, co-starring Rajkummar Rao and Rakul Preet Singh, directed by Ramesh Sippy.