'Baghban' is an emotional family drama that struck a chord with different generations. The film that stars Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini in central roles with special appearance by Salman Khan as the ideal son completes 20 years today. On this occasion, Hema Malini revealed that she was initially hesitant to essay the role of the sweet mother of four elderly boys. She was paired opposite Amitabh Bachchan and their chemistry was much appreciated. 

Talking to Hindustan Times, Hema Malini shared that she was not convinced that she would suit the role. "I was not doing too many films at that point, I had reduced the number. Actually, I was just not doing anything. That is when Ravi Chopra (director) came to me and narrated this subject. I was not convinced because I had to play a mother to four elderly boys. I was feeling very awkward ‘main aisa kaise karun, maine aise mother ka role kabhi kiya hi nahi kisi film mein’ Then my mother said ‘if Amitabh Bachchan is doing it, then you can also do it, no problem. He is opposite you’, I said yes." Malini was assured that she will be presneted the wqay she is in real life and not an old woman with white hair.