Hema Malini's show in Patna on Tuesday evening, for an audience that included Lalu Yadav, has a sensational back story. Years ago, the former Chief Minister's jibe about making the roads of Bihar "as smooth as Hema Malini's cheeks" became legend. To persuade the star-politician to perform at an event co-sponsored by the state government, Mr Yadav did not hesitate to drop names - or one in particular - Ms Malini's actor-husband Dharmendra. "Dharmendra ji mere bade bhaiya hain to aap meri Bhabhi hain (If Dharmendra is my big brother then you are my sister-in-law)," the politician reportedly cajoled.
