Bollywood Actresses Who Turned Politicians 

08/MARCH/2024

Hema Malini 

Bollywood's 'Dreamgirl', Hema Malini, has stepped into the political sphere by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has since been actively participating in diverse social and political initiatives.

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Jaya Bachchan 

Jaya Bachchan, acclaimed actress and spouse of Amitabh Bachchan, is now a member of the Samajwadi Party. She is presently serving as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

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Smriti Irani 

Smriti Irani, renowned for her role as 'Tulsi' in the popular television show 'Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has served in key positions as the Minister of Women and Child Development and the  Minister of Textiles.

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Kirron Kher 

Kirron Kher, a Member of Parliament, has shown active involvement in the welfare and development of her constituency in Chandigarh.

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Jaya Prada 

Jayaprada, a prominent figure in Indian politics, initially joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Later, she moved her affiliations to the Samajwadi Party. Her political career has seen her serve in both the Rajya Sabha and the  Lok Sabha. 

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Moon Moon Sen 

Bengali actress Moon Moon Sen, representing the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), has been elected to the Parliament.

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Urmila Matondkar 

Actress Urmila Matondkar contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as a Congress candidate. However, in a turn of events in 2020, she switched her allegiance to  the Shiv Sena.

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