Bollywood’s eternal ‘Dream Girl’ and BJP parliamentarian Hema Malini was left speechless by the remarkable overhaul of Mumbai’s Irla Road. In an Instagram post on Thursday, she shared striking photos, declaring the changes so profound that she questioned her own bearings while passing through.
Encroachments that long plagued the footpaths are gone, revealing pristine walkways where people now walk freely to their destinations. ‘Store windows are clean and visible again; Irla feels reborn,’ she wrote, attributing the upgrade to the relentless efforts of BJP MLA Amit Satam.
Satam, newly installed as BJP’s Mumbai unit chief, has demonstrated that focused intervention can swiftly beautify urban spaces. Malini, a Mathura MP since 2014, hopes this model of cleanliness persists, calling for sustained maintenance.
Blending stardom with statesmanship, Malini leverages her massive following to address civic grievances. Her filmography boasts classics like Baghban, Seeta Aur Geeta, and Sholay, where she shone opposite legends including her husband, Dharmendra. Their daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol, carry forward the family legacy in entertainment.
This Irla revival is more than cosmetic—it’s a testament to responsive leadership amid Mumbai’s congestion challenges. Malini’s public delight signals growing public satisfaction with targeted reforms, potentially inspiring similar drives elsewhere.