Mumbai, February 26 – Veteran Bollywood superstar-turned-politician Hema Malini expressed her pleasant surprise at seeing a usually busy Mumbai street cleared of its usual vendors and encroachments. The actress further mentioned that the transformation of the street left her in disbelief.
Sharing pictures of the street on her social media account, Hema wrote, “What a pleasant surprise today when I took the familiar route through Irla – I actually rubbed my eyes and asked the driver if he had taken the correct road! All encroachments on the platforms have been removed, shop windows are actually visible, and the public is happily using the sidewalks to go about their work – Irla has been transformed! This is all thanks to the commitment of BJP MLA from Andheri West (Mumbai Suburban), Shri Ameet Satam, who has also been appointed as the BJP President – Mumbai unit. I hope this clean-up continues! #mumbaisuburb #mumbaikar.”
In the pictures posted, the narrow roadside path appears free of the vendors and roadside stalls that otherwise block the road, making it congested and difficult for pedestrians to walk comfortably.
Hema Malini, a BJP Member of Parliament from Mathura, has been actively involved in politics since joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014, and she often raises public concerns through her social media.
The actress has also been a part of the Bollywood industry for over 6 decades. Hema Malini was considered a superstar during her prime era in Bollywood and was known as the "Dream Girl."
She has starred in many super-hit movies, including Seeta aur Geeta, Sholay, Dream Girl, The Burning Train, Baghban, and many more.
Hema Malini is married to the late Bollywood superstar Dharmendra, who passed away in November 2025. She has two daughters, actress Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.