Iconic Female Actors Who Ventured Into Politics

Kirron Kher

Kirron Kher is an acclaimed actress who entered politics and became a Member of Parliament from Chandigarh, representing the BJP.

Nagma

Nagma, a well-known actress in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, ventured into politics and joined the Indian National Congress (INC). She has actively participated in political campaigns and activities.

Hema Malini

Popularly referred to as the Dream Girl of Indian cinema, Hema Malini transitioned into politics and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has been elected as a Member of Parliament from Mathura constituency.

Smriti Irani

Initially known for her role in the TV series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Smriti Irani is a prominent politician and a member of the BJP. She has served as the Minister of Women and Child Development and the Minister of Textiles in the Indian government.

Roopa Ganguly

Roopa Ganguly, known for her role as Draupadi in the television series Mahabharat, entered politics and is associated with the BJP. She has been a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

Jayaprada

Jayaprada, a veteran actress in South Indian and Hindi cinema, entered politics and was associated with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and later joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD).

Jaya Bachchan

Known for her roles in Hindi cinema, Jaya Bachchan is a veteran actress who later joined politics and became a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha representing the Samajwadi Party.