Quick Take: Hema Malini

Hema Malini, who plays Amitabh Bachchan's wife in Baabul, was shocked to see her insignificant role after watching the complete film. She says there was no need to sign her because anyone could have done it.

Q Weren't you aware the film was centred on Amitabh and Rani Mukherji?
I was aware. But surely I could've been a part of the main drama. Instead, I look like an outsider. After Baghban, the audiences wanted to see more of Amitji and me together. Everyone thought we made a terrific couple. Now everyone is disappointed. What was the need to sign me? My role could've been played by anyone else.

Q Why are you complaining now?
That's because I hadn't seen the film earlier. I saw the first half in Kuala Lumpur at GIFA and the second half in Delhi recently. Frankly speaking, I was shocked. Where am I in the film? I just seem to be hanging around while Amitji, Salman (Khan) and Rani look like a whole family. In fact, I've been very badly photographed too. I don't think I've ever looked so bad. I called up Renu (Ravi Chopra) and complained.