Hema Malini removed a fan's hand after he tried to grab the actress by her waist. Scroll down to read more.

Veteran actor-turned-politician Hema Malini made headlines after a video surfaced online showing her lashing out at a fan. The actress attended an event where she posed with many people. However, the actress got angry when a woman tried to hold her by the waist. The video is now going viral on the internet and netizens have slammed the actress for her rude behavior. Online users called her arrogant.

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In the video, Hema, dressed in an olive green saree, stands next to singer Anup Jalota and a woman. As the camera started clicking, the woman tried to grab the actress by her waist. This made Hema angry and upset. The actress quickly pushed the woman's hand away and a bystander told the woman to keep her distance from Hema.

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Netizens' reactions to Hema's gesture

As soon as the video surfaced online, it caught the attention of internet users, who quickly started spamming the comment section. “She's so arrogant,” wrote one fan. “This is no way to treat a fan,” said another. However, some users also showed support for the actress. One wrote, “She's so right. No one should touch you without your consent or recognition, or vice versa.” Another commented, “Nothing wrong here. I would also not like a stranger putting his hand on my shoulder. People need to understand boundaries and personal space. “

“I understand people can get upset when a stranger touches them, but the lady seemed very excited. Poor her! Perhaps she had been dreaming of this day for so long. Sometimes the innocence can be annoying, but at the end of the day, she's just a fan trying to take a picture with her favorite actress,” the Instagram user added.

About Hema Malini's political career

The Sholay actress entered politics in 1999. She was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by APJ Abdul Kalam for a six-year term and officially joined the BJP in 2004. She won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Mathura constituency.

In terms of her film career, Hema Malini was last seen in the movie 'Shimla Mirchi' in 2020.