MUMBAI: On Election Day, Bollywood’s celebrities and ultra-rich are just like Mumbai’s locals- they will go out to vote for the future.
As many people slide in and out with inked fingers — Shah Rukh Khan Alongside his family, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Tabu, Rekha, Ranveer Singh Deepika Padukone), Deepika Padukone (Deepika paduka),Ranbir Kapoor ,Varun Dhawan and his father David Dhawan, Janhhvi Kapoor Sanjay Dutt along with his sister and former MP Priya Dutt alongside Dharmendra among others also expressed their commitment to be responsible citizens.
Akshay Kumar was the first time he was voting as an Indian citizen since receiving the citizenship; he emphasized this while wishing of a “Developed and strong” country. “I voted against that backdrop. India should vote for what it thinks is right Voter turnout seems good… ” he said
Aamir Khan voted at a polling booth in Bandra along with ex-wife Kiran Rao.“Let me appeal to all Indians for enthusiastic voting so that they become part of this democracy. I urge everyone not to waste votes,” he said
Amitabh Bachchan At the Juhu polling station he attended with his wife Jaya and daughter-in-law Aishwarya. “Poet and lyricist Gulzar who came with her daughter Meghna to cast her vote summed it up by saying: “Our city is beautiful and I am casting my vote hoping our city always remains like that”.
While actors like R Madhavan stressed on the seriousness of voting -“If you don’t do it now you will feel guilty later”, Paresh Rawal suggested otherwise concerning those who don’t Those who do take disciplinary measures.“Maybe increase taxation or other penalties if you never cease to grumble about governmental inactivity, then today is the day for you to choose who you want. Otherwise, whatever happens, you will be responsible for it,” said Hema Malini who is also contesting on a BJP ticket from the Mathura LS seat. She was hopeful about voter turnout.
Some celebrities emphasized that informed voting was important. Hrithik Roshan came with his family and tweeted: “Make sure you research the candidates first. Know who you are voting for.” Konkona Sensharma said: “You should do your research, more Learn more about your candidates and what they are capable of and what they say so we can all vote thoughtfully.”
Filmmaker O’Neal takes a stand against hate. While singer Kailash Kher urged; “this is need of a developed India, an India united. Now it’s time for wisdom and loyalty Fully exercise your right to vote”.
Prasoon Joshi CBFC writer and chairman sees voting as a festival of democracy Author Warren Grover pointed out the long-term effect of voting on Twitter: “I vote to have more freedom of choice in who I meet, who I love, whom I marry, what I eat and watch”My vote is for good governance; government taking care of everyone and giving us better city”, actor-director Farhan Akhtar told media at Bandra West polling booth where he had queued up..
