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Hema wants to learn Rabindra Sangeet
Looks like being multifaceted is in Hema Malini's nature. How else would you explain her being an actress, danseuse,
Rajya Sabha MP, director all in one? And the fact that she is a firm believer in God is something that doesn't even need
to be mentioned. Plus her love for the performing arts and culture too. Phew! While we are tired recounting her many
facets, Hema isn't tired exploring new avenues. And the latest ground that she has her mind and eyes firmly on, in her
own words, "I want to master Sanskrit. I want to record a CD of shlokas as much as I wish to learn Rabindra sangeet and
sing at least one song."
Hema has done Tagore's Bhanusingher Padabali, Radio Radha, and recently she went to a Rabindra sangeet sandhya
where she watched singers like Lopamudra Mitra, Swagatha Laxmi Dasgupta and a recitation of Tagore's poem from
eminent actor Soumitra Chatterjee.
Hema sang her first Bengali song with Kishore Kumar in 1975 during Durga Puja. It was released by HMV. Later she
sang in her films 'Haath ki Safai', 'Dream Girl' and 'Indira'. Hema's mother wanted her to be a trained singer, but due to
her focus on dance, she couldn't pursue her vocal training. Well, keeping in mind her energy and dynamism, the day
might not be too far away when we'll hear her singing Rabindra sangeet and reciting Sanskrit shlokas too! |
