Top 10 Actress Turned Politicians Of India

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 25, 2023

1. Hema Malini - From Bollywood's Dream Girl to Member of Parliament

Hema Malini, known for her iconic roles in Hindi cinema, entered politics and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She became a Member of Parliament and has been actively involved in various social and political initiatives.

2. Jaya Bachchan - Actress, Activist, and Rajya Sabha Member

Jaya Bachchan, a renowned actress and wife of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, ventured into politics. She is a member of the Samajwadi Party and has been serving as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

3. Smriti Irani - From "Tulsi" to Union Minister

Smriti Irani, who gained popularity as an actress playing the role of Tulsi in the television series "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi," joined the BJP. She has held several important positions in the Indian government, including serving as the Minister of Women and Child Development and the Minister of Textiles.

4. Kirron Kher - Bollywood Diva to Chandigarh MP

Kirron Kher, known for her powerful performances in Hindi cinema, entered politics and contested elections from Chandigarh. She became a Member of Parliament and has been actively involved in the development and welfare of her constituency.

5. Jaya Lalitha- Actress-Turned-Politician with a National Presence

Former Tamil Nadu CM Jaya Lalitha was a popular South Indian film actress and did a total of 140 films in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu Languages. She entered into politics in 1982.

6. Nagma - Silver Screen to Political Arena

Nagma, who appeared in several successful Hindi and regional language films, stepped into politics. She joined the Indian National Congress and actively campaigned for the party during elections.

7. Jaya Prada - From Bollywood to Tollywood to Politics

Jaya Prada, a popular actress in Hindi and Telugu cinema, made her mark in the political sphere. She joined the TDP and served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

8. Moon Moon Sen - From Glamour to Governance

Moon Moon Sen, known for her acting career in Bengali and Hindi cinema, transitioned into politics. She contested elections as a candidate of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and became a Member of Parliament.

9. Gul Panag - Beauty with a Political Mindset

Gul Panag, an actress and former Miss India, actively engaged in politics. She joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and has been involved in advocating for various social and political issues.

10. Ramya - From Silver Screen to Indian National Congress

Ramya, a popular actress in the Kannada film industry, took a plunge into politics. She joined the Indian National Congress and has been actively involved in party activities, serving as a Member of Parliament.

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