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Hema Malini Rubs Eyes in Disbelief at Mumbai's Stunning Street Makeover

Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini expressed astonishment at the dramatic transformation of a busy street in Mumbai's Irla area. She shared photos showing the thoroughfare cleared of its usual hawkers and encroachments, making sidewalks accessible. Malini credited the change to the efforts of BJP MLA and Mumbai unit president Ameet Satam. The actress, known as the 'Dream Girl' of Bollywood, hopes the cleanliness drive will be maintained.

Key Points: Hema Malini Stunned by Mumbai Street Transformation

  • Street cleared of hawkers and encroachments
  • Transformation in Mumbai's Irla area
  • Credit given to BJP MLA Ameet Satam
  • Improved pedestrian access
  • Part of ongoing clean drive
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Hema Malini stunned to see a revamped Mumbai street: I actually rubbed my eyes

Bollywood icon Hema Malini shares surprise as Mumbai's Irla street is cleared of encroachments, crediting BJP MLA Ameet Satam for the revamp.

"I actually rubbed my eyes and asked the driver if he had taken the correct road! - Hema Malini"

Mumbai, Feb 26

Veteran Bollywood superstar-turned-politician Hema Malini expressed her pleasant surprise at the sight of an otherwise busy Mumbai street cleared of its usual hawkers and encroachments. The actress further mentioned that the transformation of the street made her rub her eyes in disbelief.

Sharing pictures of the street on her social media account, Hema wrote, "Such a pleasant surprise today when I took the familiar route through Irla - I actually rubbed my eyes and asked the driver if he had taken the correct road! All encroachments on the platforms removed, shop windows actually visible, happy public using the sidewalks to go about their work - Irla transformed! All due to the commitment of the BJP MLA from Andheri West (Mumbai Suburban) Shri Ameet Satam who has also been appointed as the BJP President - Mumbai unit. I hope this clean drive continues to be maintained ll#mumbaisuburb #mumbaikar."

In pictures posted, the narrow roadside path appears free of the hawkers and roadside stalls that otherwise block the road making it congested, and making it difficult for pedestrians to walk comfortably.

Hema Malini, a BJP Member of Parliament from Mathura, has been active in political life since joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014, and she is often seen raising public concerning issues through her social media.

The actress has also been a part of the Bollywood industry for over 6 decades. Hema Malini was considered as a superstar during her prime era in Bollywood and was called as the Dream Girl.

She has been apart of many super hit movies like Seeta aur Geeta, Sholay, Deam Girl, The Burning Train, Baghban and many more.

Hema Malini was married to late bollywood superstar Dharmendra who passed away in November 2025. The Kapil is parents to two girls, actress Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.

- IANS

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Priya S
While a clean footpath is good, what about the livelihoods of the hawkers who were removed? They are also Mumbaikars trying to earn a living. The solution can't just be removal; there should be a designated space for them. We need balance.
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Aman W
Hema ji is right to be surprised! In Mumbai, such clean-ups are usually just before a VIP visit or for a photo-op. Let's see if it lasts beyond the news cycle. The real test is maintenance.
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Sarah B
Visiting Mumbai last year, the street chaos was overwhelming. This is a positive step for the city's image and for residents' daily life. Efficient public spaces are crucial for any world-class city.
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Karthik V
Dream Girl appreciating the clean drive! 😄 Good to see our MPs taking note of local issues. Hope this motivates other constituencies to follow suit. Clean and accessible footpaths are a basic right.
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Nisha Z
I appreciate the intent, but this feels like a privileged perspective. For most of us, those "encroachments" are where we buy affordable vegetables and snacks. The city needs its small vendors. Can't just wish them away for aesthetics.

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