Bollywood stars these days are taking on more serious roles, like that of a 'politician'. Gul Panag has donned the Aam Aadmi party cap this summer as she is contesting from Chandigarh. Gul, who was Miss India 1999 is quite popular on social media
NTR started his film career in a walk-on role as a policeman in Mana Desam, 1949. His forte was heroic protagonist-- be it an adventurous gardener or Lord Rama. That was perhaps the cue! The Telugu star founded the Telugu Desam Party on March 29,
Formerly with the Congress, and then with Annadurai's DMK, Tamil megastar M G Ramachandran came to his own with ADMK. In 1977, he became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu - the first film actor in India to become the chief minister of a state. And
Jaya Prada was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in 1962 to Telugu film financier Krishna Rao. On the stage from a very young age, Jaya Prada has starred in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. Her political career
Indian cricket Mohammed Kaif is a new entrant to politics but the constituency, Phulpur, he will fight from these elections has an unparalleled association to history, governance and India's freedom struggle. Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh sent to
Jaya Bachchan's first screen role as an adult was in Guddi (1971), directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, with whom she would collaborate in several films. Many, many successful films preceded a lull of 18 years she devoted to raising her children. She
The angry young man, the superstar, and now the versatile actor who inspires roles to be specifically written for him. But Big B had a short-lived political career. In 1984, he entered politics in support of long-time family friend, Rajiv Gandhi. He
blockbuster musician, who is famous for his love for gold has decided to contest this year’s elections as BJP candidate from Sreerampore constituency in Hooghly district of Kolkata.
Nandita Morarji, better known as Nagma, has donned many roles in various Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi films. She stared in a few Bollywood blockbusters before going South. Nagma's debut film opposite Salman Khan,was the
Born Konidela Kalyan Babu is 1971, Pawan Kalyan has many faces -- an actor, martial artist, director, screenwriter, stunt coordinator, choreographer and now a politician. Younger brother of actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi. Kalyan made his acting
Jayalalithaa's acting days are behind her, but legend has it she was the first actor to appear in a skirt in Tamil films. Her acting career peaked in the 1960s and 70s. She has acted in over 140 films, some megahits with Tamil superstar M G
Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi, has about 149 films, highest paid in the 90s and was called 'bigger than Bachchan'. He was also the first Indian actor to be invited to the Academy Awards. Then politics. He formed Praja Rajyam Party in 2008, elected
Is it easy for an actor to become a politician? What works? The charm, the fame? Take the case of item girl Rakhi Sawant, who on Wednesday, March 26, said she is going to contest the Lok Sabha election from the Mumbai North-West constituency on the
BJP candidate Vinod Khanna addresses an election rally in Pathankot on Friday. (Photo: AP)
Bollywood director and actor Mahesh Manjrekar has decided to contest elections as an MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) candidate from Mumbai North-West constituency. He will be up in arms against political big wigs, Gurudas Kamat (former Union
Kirron Kher will be contesting these elections opposite fellow Bollywood starlet Gul Panag in Chandigarh. The BJP candidate is from Chandigarh itself and has a huge fan base in the city. Let the cat fights begin...
Actor Raj Babbar is already a Congress MP from Ferozabad, UP. This time, he is contesting in Ghaziabad as a Congress candidate.
Paresh Rawal is known for his impeccable acting skills and his dedication to the Bollywood industry. The funnyman will be contesting this Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate from Ahmedabad East seat.
Bollywood's Dream Girl, Hema Malini has been quite active in politics since 2004. This time, she is contesting from Mathura as a BJP candidate.
Bhojpuri superstar, Manoj Tiwari is contesting from Buxar in Bihar as a BJP candidate. Earlier, he had contested as SP candidate as well.