Several prominent actors like Thalapathy Vijay, Rajnikanth, and many more have not just entertained fans with their movies but have also joined politics.
Let’s look at the actors who later stepped into the world of politics as well.
1- Thalapathy Vijay
Tamil Actor Thalapathy Vijay has confirmed that he will be joining policitis. He has also revealed the party’s name that he will be joining. He will join Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party and will quit cinema after his current commitments end.
2- Smriti Irani
Famous face of Tulsi on Indian television, Smriti Irani joined BJP in 2003. She is currently the minister of Women and Child Development of India.
3- Hema Malini
Actor Hema Malini joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2004. She is currently a member of the Parliament in Mathura constituency.
4- Kamal Hassan
Actor and filmmaker Kamal Hassan, popular for his movie Chachi 420, is also a politician. He joined politics in 2018 by launching his own political party Makkal Needhi Maiam in Tamil Nadu.
5- Jaya Bachchan
Popular actress and wife of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan became a politician in 2004 by joining the Samajwadi party. She was elected to the Rajya Sabha and has been a member of the Parliament since then.
6- Shatrughan Sinha
Shatrughan Sinha became a cabinet miniter in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ministry in 2003. He is currently a member of the All India Trinamool Congress Party.
7- Rajnikanth
South Indian superstar Rajnikanth has joined the politics in 2017 with his party Rajini Makkal Mandram. He later dissolved the party in 2021.
8- Amitabh Bachchan
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan joined Indian National Congress in 1984. However, he left politics in the late 80s.
9- Govinda
Govinda also joined Indian National Congress in 2004. He was elected to Lok Sabha from Mumbai. He later quit politics in 2008 and decided to focus on his film career.
10- Jayalalithaa
Fomer actor and late politician Jayalalithaa left a mark on Indian politics. She served as a chief minister for Tamil Nadu for more than 10 years.