When Hema Malini said Sanjeev Kumar wanted her to be an ‘all-sacrificing wife’ who looked after his mother: ‘A caricature of a male chauvinist’
Identical to his skilled life, Sanjeev Kumar’s private relationships additionally made waves. The actor got here near getting married a number of instances, however didn’t undergo with it. He even dated his Seeta Aur Geeta co-star Hema Malini, however the relationship ended on bitter phrases.
In his biography, An Actor’s Actor, writers Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra elaborated on their relationship and why issues started to crop up between the 2 of them. They talked about that Hema and Sanjeev got here shut whereas capturing for the hit Seeta Aur Geeta music, Hawa Ke Saath Saath. Through the capturing of the music, the 2 of them had a near-fatal accident as they skated down the hill. It was famous that the 2 have been extra involved about one another than themselves. “Many consider that this was the second they started creating emotions for one another,” the ebook reads. Hema received an approving nod from Sanjeev’s mom. Apparently, Hema used to cowl her head and would contact her toes.
Nonetheless, his household have been towards Hema working after marriage, one thing that didn’t go down properly with Hema’s mom. Sanjeev and his mom even arrived at Hema’s house to ask for her hand in marriage however it didn’t pan out.
Later in an interview to Bhawana Somaaya in 1991, Hema mentioned that Sanjeev anticipated a submissive spouse, one thing she may by no means be. “A Sanjeev Kumar who desired a stay-at-home, all-sacrificing spouse who would look after his ageing mom and help him, whereas he mesmerized the viewers and gained accolades, looks like a caricature of a male chauvinist. However earlier than judging him too harshly, let’s take into account the period we’re coping with. Again within the day, it was widespread to look down upon ladies who selected to be part of showbiz,” she had mentioned.
