The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections witnessed a remarkable turnout of Bollywood celebrities exercising their right to vote in Mumbai.
Prominent stars such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, and many others made their way to polling stations across the city to participate in the democratic process.
Polling commenced at 7 am across 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, including six in Mumbai.
Here's a glimpse of how the Bollywood fraternity contributed to this electoral event.
Amitabh Bachchan and family
The legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan, accompanied by his wife, Jaya Bachchan, cast their votes at a polling booth in the Juhu area of Mumbai. Despite recent hand injury, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan joined them at the polling booth, showcasing a commitment to their civic duty.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao
Aamir Khan and his ex-wife, Kiran Rao, were captured on camera after voting at a polling booth in Bandra. Khan emphasized the importance of voting and urged fellow citizens to participate in the democratic process wholeheartedly.
"I just want to appeal to all Indians to come out in large numbers and cast their vote and become part of this democracy. It is our responsibility to vote. I appeal to everyone to step out and vote, and don’t waste your vote. I want youth, elderly, women, men and everyone should come out and vote,” the superstar told media persons.
Shah Rukh Khan and family
Shah Rukh Khan, along with his wife Gauri and their children - Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam - were spotted entering a polling station in Bandra. The Khan family's active participation reflected their dedication to contributing to the electoral process.
Salman Khan and family
Superstar Salman Khan, accompanied by his parents Salim Khan and Salma Khan, exercised their franchise, setting an example for their millions of fans across the nation.
Other Celebrities who cast their votes
Numerous other Bollywood celebrities, including Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Hema Malini, Tabu, Kajol, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani, Rekha, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, and many more, participated in the voting process.
Several celebrities shared their thoughts after casting their votes. Akshay Kumar, who voted for the first time as an Indian citizen, expressed his desire for a developed and strong India.
"I want my India to be developed and strong and I’ve kept these things in my mind when I went to cast my vote, and all the Indians should think what is right for them and vote,” Akshay Kumar said after voting at a polling station in Juhu.
Farhan Akhtar highlighted the need for good governance, while Hrithik Roshan encouraged voters to study the candidates before making their choices.
Akthar, who queued up at a polling station in Bandra West to cast his vote said, “My vote is for good governance, the government that looks after all people, gives us a better city.” The actor-filmmaker urged people, especially youngsters to step out and vote.
"I just heard from somebody that young people are complaining that it’s too hot but it's not hot at all, so please do step out, do vote,” Akhtar said. His sister, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and mother Honey Irani also voted.
Actor Hema Malini, who's BJP candidate from Mathura Lok Sabha constituency, said she is hopeful that voters' turnout will be good.
"We are very much concerned (about voter turn-out). We’ve done maximum publicity for people to come and vote. Across India, celebrities have requested (people to vote). I’m sure the voter turnout will be good,” Malini, who was accompanied by daughter Esha, said after casting her vote in Mumbai.
Hrithik Roshan, who came to vote with his family, said, “Study the candidate before you vote, know what you are voting for.”
Actor Manoj Bajpayee also urged people to cast their votes.
"It is the biggest celebration of democracy, and you get this chance to elect your leader in five years. I appeal to everyone to use your rights because you will get this chance again after five years and for those five years, you will not have the right to complain," the actor said.
Konkana Sen Sharma urged people to “carefully” cast their votes.
"I'm feeling very good that I’ve cast my vote. I love my country; it is my democratic right as a citizen. We all should cast our votes carefully,” Sen Sharma said.
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal said, “Everyone should cast their vote no matter if it's hot or cold. You are voting for the country and India’s growth.”
Anil Kapoor said it is his “duty and right” to vote.
"I am proud to be a citizen of this country, there is no country like India. The voter turnout is terrific. I’m sure more people will come (to vote),” Kapoor said.
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