Why are politicians OBSESSED with Hema Malini's cheeks?

It began with the irrepressible Laloo Prasad Yadav who famously promised to make the roads in Bihar 'as smooth as Hema Malini's cheeks.'

A Madhya Pradesh mantri said likewise recently as did Chhattisgarh's Public Works Department minister last week.

What are these politicos so fascinated with Hemaji's cheeks?

Until these politicos revealed their obsession with Hemaji's cheeks, we confess we hadn't really noticed how smooth they were, allured as we were by her magical eyes, her lovely smile, her incredible poise...

Right from the day the Iyengar teenager from Madras dropped into Bollywood, she has lived up to her title -- 'Dream Girl'.

Hemaji will be 65 this October, but her awesome looks and grace defy age.

None of her contemporaries have stayed so attractive.

We'd be very curious to know the composition of the elixir of youth both Hemaji and hubby Dharamji likely consume.

Both of them remain sooooooo good-looking despite acquiring Senior Citizen status.

We will, we guess, always be Yamla Pagla Deewana about their smashing appearance.

So, Hemaji, a toast to you!

May you always be the most beautiful woman in Bollywood even when you are 80!