Sudesh Bhosale REVEALS he painted Hema Malini's film posters as a teenager before sharing the stage with her

Bollywood's 'Dream Girl', Hema Malini made her Hindi film debut opposite Raj Kapoor in 'Sapno Ka Saudagar' in 1968. Over the next six decades, she delivered memorable performances in classics such as 'Seeta Aur Geeta', 'Sholay', 'Dream Girl', and many more.Veteran singer and mimicry artiste Sudesh Bhosale took a nostalgic trip down memory lane during the celebrations marking Hema Malini's remarkable 60-year journey in Indian cinema. While participating in the special event, he opened up on a chapter from his childhood that connected him to the legendary actress long before he entered the entertainment industry.Speaking to the media at the event, Bhosale revealed that his association with Hema Malini began in an unexpected way.

Years before becoming a playback singer and stage performer, he used to assist his father in creating hand-painted film posters and giant cinema banners across Mumbai.Recalling those formative years, Sudesh Bhosale revealed that he worked alongside his father for several years painting promotional material for films. He told the media, "People may not know that before I began performing on stage, I used to paint film posters with my father from 1974 to 1982."

According to Sudesh Bhosale, his father was involved in preparing posters for many films featuring Hema Malini. Working on those banners gave him the opportunity to learn the craft at a very young age while developing a deep admiration for the actress.

He described the experience as an important stepping stone in his artistic life, long before music became his profession.

Painting posters for Hema Malini's films

The singer also remembered the first major banner he painted as a teenager.

Looking back, he recalled the excitement of contributing to the publicity of a film starring one of Bollywood's biggest stars. He shared, "My first poster was in 1974 when I was just 14 years old. It was for 'Prem Nagar'. I personally painted all those banners." He further recalled that several Hema Malini films, including 'Lal Patthar', 'Sharafat' and 'Bhai Ho To Aisa', were among the projects for which his father created promotional artwork.

Those early experiences shaped his creative instincts.

A full-circle moment

Sudesh Bhosale said life came full circle when he eventually met Hema Malini and even had the opportunity to perform alongside her. Taking a look at on one particularly memorable occasion, he said, "It is a coincidence that my first foreign tour, to the Fiji Islands in 1984, was with Hemaji." The singer described the experience as a special milestone. What began with painting her posters eventually turned into sharing the stage with the actress before audiences abroad.

He said the journey remains one of the most meaningful experiences of his life and career.

Celebrating Hema Malini's six-decade legacy

Sudesh Bhosale also expressed his happiness at being part of the event celebrating Hema Malini's extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. Sharing the stage with senior artistes while honouring the actress made the occasion even more memorable for him.