Bollywood Celebrities Who Ventured Into Politics!

Bollywood superstars not only shine on the silver screen but also on the dominant stage of Politics. This trend is not new whereas glamour was the part of Indian politics when Prithviraj Kapoor One of the most notable names in the Indian film i >> Read More... was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Indian Parliament in 1960. Later on, many Bollywood star participated in the electoral process and won the hearts of stalwart supporters. Some actors were successful and became a diligent member of national politics and served the masses, but some celebrities have joined the politics as a surrogate career after their abortive film career. Anyhow, numerous big screen superstar turned politicians established the image of Indian politics more alluring than past. Here is the list of top ten notable Bollywood actors turned politicians

10. Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More...

The veteran actor who is an epitome of success joined politics in 1984 to help his close family friend Rajiv Gandhi and took a short break from his acting career. He contested from Allahabad seat in the 8th Lok Sabha elections against H. N. Bahuguna. He won by heavy mandate with 68.2% of the vote which was the highest victory margin in the history of General election against former Chief Minister of Utter Pradesh. He resigned after three years.

9. Govinda Govinda is a popular Bollywood star who is known f >> Read More...

Superstar actor and comedian Govinda started his political career in 2004 from Mumbai as a Member of Parliament after the downfall of his acting career. He served for the tenure of five years (2004-2009). He quit politics and rejoined Bollywood after completing his tenure.

8. Sunil Dutt Sunil Dutt was a great actor, director, producer, >> Read More...

Sunil Dutt participated in politics and joined Indian National Congress in 90’s. He was elected five times as MP. He became a member of Youth Affairs and Sports. He remained at this post until his death in 2005.

7. Rajesh Khanna Born as Jatin Khanna on 29th December 1942, the ch >> Read More...

The legendary actor of Bollywood joined politics at the insistence of Rajiv Gandhi in 1984. He contested for a seat in the New Delhi Election but he didn’t win, thereby losing to L K Advani. Rajesh Khanna won the same seat in 1992 for the Congress Party by thrashing Shatrughan Sinha Shatrughan sinha is a well known name of the Hindi >> Read More... from BJP in the by-election. He was designated as one of the members of the Lok Sabha from the year 1992 to 1996.

6. Shatrughan Sinha

He debuted in politics by contesting in General Election; he won from Patna Sahib Constituency in Bihar, trouncing actor Shekhar Suman Born on 14th June, 1960, Shekhar Suman is a well k >> Read More... . He remained the Cabinet Minister for the Department of Health and Family and also headed the Ministry of Shipping. He was also designated as head of Culture and Arts Department by BJP.

5. Raj Babbar Raj Babbar is an actor turned politician. He is re >> Read More...

He is a renowned Bollywood actor turned politician who was elected as MP for three times by joining Samajwadi Party. Later on he joined Indian National Congress and re-elected for the 4th term as MP but he contested against Gen. V. K. Singh from Ghaziabad in 2014 Lok Sabha elections, and failed in the same.

4. Paresh Rawal The Padma Shri award winner who shot to fame with >> Read More...

Paresh Rawal is acclaimed Bollywood actor. He debuted his political career by joining BJP. He is MP of Lok Sabha by winning election 2014 from Ahmedabad East.

3. Hema Malini Hema Malini is perhaps the only dream girl of the >> Read More...

The dream girl of Bollywood was nominated as Rajya Sabha MP (2003–2009). Later she joined BJP and in the General Elections 2014, she made a dream debut from Mathura Lok Sabha constituency by defeating her opponent with magnificent margin.

2. Jaya Bachchan Born on 9th April 1948 Jaya Bachchan is an Indian >> Read More...

This versatile actress started her political career as Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament, representing Rajya Sabha, Later on, she was re-elected as MP of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.

1. Kirron Kher Kirron Kher or Kirron Anupam Kher was Kiran Thakar >> Read More...

The veteran actress and competent show Judge Kirron Kher joined BJP. She won the seat of Lok Sabha from Chandigarh in General Elections 2014 by defeating Pawan Bansal.