Multiple choice general knowledge sports whats the name of the actoress who played basanti role in sholay rani hemalini tabu ash Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The character Basanti in the iconic Bollywood film 'Sholay' was portrayed by Hema Malini. Her performance as the talkative, feisty cart-driver became one of the most memorable roles in Indian cinema history.