Indian Cinema and Politics

Prakash Jha, a renowned Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Champaran constituency in Bihar in 2004.

Hema Malini, a prominent Indian actress, dancer, and politician, was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Mathura constituency in Uttar Pradesh in 1999 and served as an MP until 2004.

Pahlaj Nihalani, an Indian film director, producer, and distributor, was appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2017.

Vijay Goel, an Indian actor, politician, and sports administrator, served as the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting from 2014 to 2019.

Rajinikanth, a legendary Indian actor, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2020 by the President of India.

Hema Malini, a prominent Indian actress, dancer, and politician, was appointed as the chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in 2021.

Ravi Kishan, an Indian actor, producer, and politician, was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Gorakhpur constituency in Uttar Pradesh in 2019.

Hema Malini, a prominent Indian actress, dancer, and politician, was appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2023.

Hema Malini, a prominent Indian actress, dancer, and politician, was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Mathura constituency in Uttar Pradesh in 2014.