Hema Malini's singing debut set for Diamond Jubilee concert on July 10
Synopsis
At 60 years in cinema, Hema Malini is doing something she has never done before — singing her own film songs live on stage. The Diamond Jubilee Concert on 10 July is part charity event for CINTAA, part historic milestone, and part reunion of an era of Indian film that defined popular culture for generations.
Key Takeaways
Hema Malini will make her live singing debut at 'The Dream Girl's Diamond Jubilee Concert' in Mumbai on 10 July .
The concert is a charity event in aid of CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes' Association) .
A 15-piece live orchestra will accompany the evening, which follows the format 'Legends Ki Kahani, Legends Ki Zubaani' .
Artists including Padmini Kolhapure , Anu Malik , Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam , and Suresh Wadkar will perform.
A book on Hema Malini's life, co-authored with RJ Anirudh Chawla , is also part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
A charitable contribution towards artist welfare will be announced on behalf of Hema Malini at the event.
Veteran actress and Member of Parliament Hema Malini is set to make her live singing debut at 'The Dream Girl's Diamond Jubilee Concert', a charity event in aid of the Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA), to be held in Mumbai on 10 July. The concert marks a historic first — for the very first time, Hema Malini will perform songs from her own films in her own voice, on stage.
What the Concert Promises
Conceptualised on the format of 'Legends Ki Kahani, Legends Ki Zubaani', the grand musical evening will trace the milestones of Hema Malini's six-decade career through live performance. A 15-piece live orchestra will accompany the evening, and the actress is also set to perform a surprise song during the concert's finale.
The night will feature celebrated artistes including Sudesh Bhosale, Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam, Suresh Wadkar, Padmini Kolhapure, Anup Jalota, Anu Malik, Shabbir Kumar, Vijeyta Pandit, and Purnima Shrestha, all lending their voice and presence to the occasion.
The CINTAA Connection
The concert carries a significant charitable dimension. A contribution on behalf of Hema Malini towards the welfare of artists and workers from the entertainment fraternity will be announced at the event, reinforcing CINTAA's mission of supporting those who have built India's film and television industry.
The press conference announcing the concert was held at the CINTAA office, attended by key Executive Committee members including Upasana Singh, Sheeba Akashdeep, Deepak Parashar, Vikas Verma, and Chandraprakash Thakur. The official trailer and concert poster were unveiled at the event.
Voices from the Fraternity
Several artists who have shared the screen with Hema Malini over the decades spoke warmly at the press event. Padmini Kolhapure said, 'I will also be performing for Hema Ji and Dharam Ji. I haven't decided on the song yet. I was discussing it with Anu Ji a while ago. I have very fond memories of Hema Ji. The first time I worked with her was on Dream Girl, and later, when I grew up, I worked with her again in Ek Paheli. She is so beautiful inside and out.'
Artists including Shabbir Kumar, Vijeyta Pandit, Anu Malik, and Suresh Wadkar also performed songs associated with Hema Malini's cinematic journey during the press conference itself.
Beyond the Stage
The Diamond Jubilee celebrations extend beyond the concert hall. A book on Hema Malini's life, co-authored by the actress and RJ Anirudh Chawla, is also part of the commemorative programme. Together, the concert and the book represent one of the most comprehensive tributes to a living legend of Indian cinema. With the 10 July date approaching, anticipation is building for what promises to be a landmark evening in Mumbai's cultural calendar.
Point of View
But the CINTAA angle is the more substantive story. The association has long struggled to adequately support junior artists and daily-wage workers in the entertainment industry, and high-profile charity events like this one are often the primary fundraising mechanism available to it. The real question is how much the concert raises and how transparently it is deployed — something the coverage of such events rarely follows up on. Meanwhile, the book co-authorship with a radio personality signals a deliberate effort to shape legacy narrative, a trend increasingly common among Bollywood's first generation of superstars.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'The Dream Girl's Diamond Jubilee Concert'?
It is a charity concert celebrating Hema Malini's six-decade career in Indian cinema, to be held in Mumbai on 10 July . The event is being organised in aid of CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes' Association) and will feature a 15-piece live orchestra and performances by celebrated artists.
Why is this concert significant for Hema Malini?
It marks Hema Malini's first-ever live singing performance on stage, making it a historic milestone in her career. For the first time, she will sing songs from her own films in her own voice before a live audience.
Which artists will perform at the Diamond Jubilee Concert?
The concert will feature Sudesh Bhosale , Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam , Suresh Wadkar , Padmini Kolhapure , Anup Jalota , Anu Malik , Shabbir Kumar , Vijeyta Pandit , and Purnima Shrestha , among others.
What is CINTAA and why is the concert supporting it?
CINTAA , the Cine & TV Artistes' Association, is a body that supports artists and workers from India's film and television industry. The concert will include a charitable contribution on behalf of Hema Malini towards the welfare of its members.
Is there anything else planned as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations?
Yes. Beyond the concert, a book on Hema Malini's life co-authored by the actress and RJ Anirudh Chawla is also part of the Diamond Jubilee programme.
