Nitin Gadkari, Jitendra Singh, other leaders extend birthday wishes to Hema Malini

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): As veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini turned a year older on Friday, she received birthday wishes from Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Jitendra Singh, and other leaders, who wished her good health, long life, and continued success in public service.
Known for her memorable performances in films such as 'Sholay', 'Seeta Aur Geeta', 'Dream Girl', 'Meera' and 'Baghban', Hema Malini has enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades. She is popularly known for her portrayal of Basanti in 'Sholay' and her double role in 'Seeta Aur Geeta', while her performance in 'Meera' showcased her range as an actor.
Apart from her film career, Hema Malini represents the Mathura Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari extended his birthday wishes to the veteran actor and prayed for her good health and long life.
"Heartfelt birthday wishes to the renowned actress and Member of Parliament from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Mrs. @dreamgirlhema ji. I pray to God for your excellent health, long life, and a blissful life," Gadkari wrote.

मशहूर अभिनेत्री एवं मथुरा, उत्तर प्रदेश से लोकसभा सांसद श्रीमती @dreamgirlhema जी आपको जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।💐 ईश्वर से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु और मंगलमय जीवन की प्रार्थना करता हूं।

Union Minister Jitendra Singh also greeted Hema Malini, describing her as a veteran actor and an esteemed colleague in the Lok Sabha.
"Warm birthday greetings to the veteran actor and our esteemed colleague in #LokSabha, Smt Hema Malini ji. @dreamgirlhema," he said.

Warm birthday greetings to the veteran actor and our esteemed colleague in #LokSabha, Smt Hema Malini ji. @dreamgirlhema https://t.co/J4CCZ9bboo

Former Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan extended his greetings and invoked Lord Krishna while wishing her well.
"Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the renowned actress and popular MP from Mathura, Mrs. Hema Malini Ji. I pray to Lord Shri Krishna Ji that you remain forever healthy, joyful, and long-lived, and continue to steadfastly progress on the path of public service," he wrote.

प्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्री एवं मथुरा की लोकप्रिय सांसद श्रीमती हेमा मालिनी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ। प्रभु श्री कृष्ण जी से प्रार्थना है कि आप सदैव स्वस्थ, प्रसन्न एवं दीर्घायु रहें तथा जनसेवा के पथ पर निरंतर अग्रसर रहें। @dreamgirlhema https://t.co/V4irUUsC4W

Actor and BJP MP Arun Govil also wished Hema Malini on her birthday, praying for her good health, long life and continued service to the people.
"Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to Mrs. Hema Malini ji, the popular MP from the Mathura Lok Sabha constituency and renowned actress. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for your excellent health, long life, and continued service to the people," Govil said.

मथुरा लोकसभा क्षेत्र की लोकप्रिय सांसद एवं सुप्रसिद्ध अभिनेत्री श्रीमती हेमा मालिनी जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ। प्रभु श्रीराम से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु एवं निरंतर जनसेवा की प्रार्थना करता हूँ। @dreamgirlhema https://t.co/UlKEnCPsCH

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also extended his birthday greetings to the Mathura MP and prayed for her well-being.
"Renowned actress and Hon'ble Member of Parliament from the Mathura Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Hema Malini ji, heartfelt birthday wishes to you! May Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram ji bless you with excellent health and long life—this is my prayer," Maurya wrote.
Rajya Sabha MP Dhananjay Mahadik also conveyed his birthday wishes to the actor. "Extending my heartfelt birthday wishes to veteran actress and Lok Sabha MP from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Hema Malini Ji. May this occasion bring joy and the year ahead be filled with health and prosperity," he said.
Hema Malini, who has been associated with Hindi cinema for decades, continues to be recognised for her contributions to films and her role in public life. (ANI)