Hema Malini celebrates International Yoga Day with a special session in Mathura; says, "Yoga is a tradition of our country"

The International Yoga Day is a reminder to press the pause button on the fast-paced life and to relax, reconnect, and bring a harmonious balance between the body, mind and soul. Even celebrities from different fields are celebrating the day and highlighting the importance of yoga, not just as a healthy regimen but as a lifestyle. Bollywood’s veteran star and politician, Hema Malini, was also spotted celebrating the very day, as she participated in a yoga session on Saturday, held in Mathura.

Everybody should do yoga - Hema Malini

Hema Malini, who actively participated in the yoga session, chose to wear comfortable attire to practice all asanas. She paired a white polo t-shirt with comfort light-hued rack pants. Further, according to ANI, while addressing the media, Hema Malini said, “Everybody should do yoga. Yoga is important for our lives, and it is very important to keep the body fit. I always do it. I have a slight knee problem, and I am not able to do some asanas perfectly, but I do Yoga,” said Hema Malini, according to an ANI report.


In another video shared by IANS, Hema Malini said, "Wishing everyone a very Happy Yoga Day. Yoga is a tradition of our country, and today it has spread across the entire world. The whole world is now celebrating it..."

Hema Malini’s take on the current film industry trends

Though Hema Malini has been away from the big screen for quite some time now, she is well aware of all trends and movies. She never holds back from revealing unfiltered truth about the industry. During the Waves Summit 2025, she expressed her concerns about the current state of filmmaking. She addressed the overglorification of violence and gruesome details in contemporary movies. She mentioned they lack the pleasantness and happiness that characterized her era.