Anu Malik recalls his first association with Hema Malini in 'Maarg': She has inspired me so much

Mumbai, June 28
Singer and composer Anu Malik recalled his first association with veteran actress and politician Hema Malini.

Talking to IANS exclusively, Anu Malik revealed that he first got the opportunity to work with Hema Malini in the 1992 drama 'Maarg', in which she was one of the leading cast members, along with Vinod Khanna and Dimple Kapadia.

He once again joined forces with the 'Dream Girl' for the movie 'Awaargi', which was backed by Hema Malini.

Anu Malik shared that whenever they worked together, the veteran actress would give him her valuable feedback.

The composer told IANS, "My first association with Hema Ji was in the film 'Maarg'. Then we did 'Awaargi' together, which was again produced by Hema Ji. She has inspired me so much. She used to give constant feedback while I composed the songs."

Anu Malik revealed that when 'Ek Chadar Maili Si' came out, Hema Malini really fell in love with his music.

"There will never be a more beautiful person than Hema Malini," he concluded.

For those who do not know, Hema Malini is known to have backed Doordarshan serials such as 'Terah Panneh', 'Rani Laxmibai', 'Bharti', and 'Noopur'.

She is further credited with directing and producing television series such as 'Jai Mata Ki' and 'Kamini Damini'.

During the conversation, Anu Malik said that he shares a great rapport with the Deol family, especially Sunny Deol.

He told IANS, "I had always enjoyed an extremely homely relationship with Dharam Ji (Dharmendra). I have been very close to Sunny (Deol). I even gave the music for his second movie, 'Sohni Mahiwal'."

Sharing some fond memories with the late Dharmendra, the composer added, "Dharam Ji was very fond of my music. In fact, I once came up with a playful number, "Pal Pal Na Mane Tinku Jiya", and Dharam Ji, being extremely joyful himself, used to love that song. He also loved my melodious numbers. He used to treat me, just like a family member, hence we used to meet very often."