Several big names from the film industry ran for office in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and emerged victorious. These stars will serve their constituencies as MPs for the next five years. Here are some of the winners to watch out for.
Summary of election results
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Featured Winners
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut entered politics as a BJP candidate from her hometown Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and made an impressive debut by defeating Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh by a huge margin of 74,755 votes.
Arun Govil
Known for playing Lord Rama in the iconic TV series RamayanaArun Govil ran as a BJP candidate in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and after an initial struggle, won by defeating Samajwadi Party candidate Sunita Varma by 10,585 votes.
Hema Malini
Hema Malini, the “Dream Girl” of Indian cinema, has displayed her political acumen by bagging a third consecutive victory in the Mathura constituency. She won by a staggering margin of 293,407 votes, reflecting her enduring popularity among the electorate.
Shatrughan Sinha
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha contested from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and won in the Asansol Assembly constituency with a margin of 59,564 votes.
Manoj Tiwari
Bollywood superstar Manoj Tiwari achieved his third consecutive victory in the Northeast Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, defeating Congress candidate Kanya Kumar by a landslide margin of 137,066 votes.
Ravi Kishan
Ravi Kishan, known for his dynamic performances, took his political career further by winning in Gorakhpur with a margin of 103,526 votes.
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi created history by winning the BJP's first seat in Kerala. He defeated CPI-M's Sunilkumar by 74,686 votes, securing 412,338 votes against his rival's 337,652. Gopi was a Rajya Sabha member from 2016 to 2022.
Other Bengali Actors
The Bengali film industry also took part in the political situation.
These celebrities have successfully transitioned from the film industry to politics, winning the trust and support of their supporters.
