6) Hema Malini
Actor Hema Malini joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2004. She is currently a member of the Parliament in Mathura constituency.
7) Kamal Haasan
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.
8) Smriti Irani
Smriti Irani, popularly known for her role ‘Tulsi’ in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, joined BJP in 2003. She is currently the minister of Women and Child Development of India.
9) Jayalalithaa
Former actress and late politician Jayalalithaa left a mark on Indian politics. She served as a chief minister for Tamil Nadu for more than 10 years.
10) Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan – the Shahenshah of Bollywood – joined Indian National Congress in 1984. However, he left politics in the late 80s.
11) Govinda
Govinda, too, 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.
