In the 250th issue of Mayapuri, it was stated that Hema Malini’s mother wanted Girish Karnad as her son-in-law. Girish worked as an actor, film director, Kannada writer, and playwright at the time.

While linked to Sanjeev Kumar and considered a match for Jeetendra, her mother favored Girish Karnad. Despite her mother's hopes and producing a film to unite them, Hema's heart belonged to ...