Elderly Voter Upset, Hema Malini’s Poise Draws Comparisons to “Jaya Bachchan 2.0”

Bollywood veteran Hema Malini was recently seen in a video that quickly went viral, with netizens dubbing her “Jaya Bachchan 2.0”. The footage was captured in Mumbai during the BMC elections, where the actress had come to cast her vote.

Viral Video Captures Hema’s Composure
As one of the many celebrities exercising their franchise in Mumbai, Hema Malini, along with stars like Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Gulzar, and members of Aamir Khan’s family, visited the polling booth. In the video, Hema is seen returning from the polling station when paparazzi surrounded her. When asked to stop, she immediately paused and showed her inked finger to confirm her vote.

Netizens reacted to her poised demeanor in varied ways. Comments ranged from “Jaya Bachchan version 2” to humorous remarks like, “My three-year-old daughter acts like this when I ask her to pose for pictures.” Others noted her subtle smile, remarking how much effort it seemed to take, while some dismissed the scene as “too much drama.”

Elderly Voter Expresses Frustration
Another clip shows an elderly voter expressing his displeasure at the voting arrangements. He complained that he had been waiting since 7:30 AM but faced poor management, while celebrities appeared to receive special treatment.

Hema’s Response
In a candid moment captured on video, Hema told the paparazzi, “Look, I am smiling. Don’t compare me with anyone.”

Hema Malini: Parliamentarian from Mathura
Hema Malini has been the Member of Parliament from the Mathura constituency in Uttar Pradesh since 2014 and secured her third consecutive term in the 2024 elections. Besides her, several other celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Twinkle Khanna, John Abraham, Gulzar, Ira Khan, Junaid Khan, Kiran Rao, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also turned out to vote.

Hema’s elegance and composure during the polling event have won her admiration online, reaffirming her reputation not just as a screen icon but as a graceful public figure.