Hema Malini performs classical dance at Vrindavan Mahotsav in Odisha

CUTTACK: Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini left the audience mesmerized with her Odissi and Kathak dance performances at the Vrindavan Mahotsav. The annual event, organised by renowned flute maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, was held in Bhubaneswar on Friday as part of the Holi celebration.

Puri MP and BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra was also present at the event. As a token of respect, Patra presented a silver filigree artwork of Lord Jagannath to Hema Malini.

#WATCH | Odisha | Actor and BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini, presented a dance during Vrindavan Mahotsav organised by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia in Bhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/4xZjGEdnWF

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Dressed in a stunning yellow costume, the ‘Sholay’ actress left the attendees spellbound with her graceful expressions and elegant dance movements.

Ahead of her performance, Hema Malini, on Thursday shared her experience about visiting Odisha and also expressed her happiness about being part of the festival and her strong connection with the state.

#WATCH | Odisha | Actor and BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini, presented a dance during Vrindavan Mahotsav organised by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia in Bhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/Kn9jMXKo8o

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“I am here on the occasion of Holi. I have a show here at the annual function of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Gurukul. It is celebrated on Holi every year. They have invited me this year, so I have come to perform here. Ratikant ji (Guru Ratikant Mohapatra) has invited me to Sri Sri University”, Hema Malini said.

“He is a good friend of mine. We have known each other for years. We have had a good relationship with Kelucharan Mohapatra. I always feel good whenever I come to Odisha… There is a lot of greenery here. It is a very calm and peaceful place… I will go to Jagannath Puri and have the darshan of Lord Jagannath before heading to Mumbai…” she added. (ANI)