The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 saw several celebrities from the film industry contesting and emerging victorious. These stars are now set to serve their constituencies as members of Parliament for the next five years. Here is a look at the notable winners.
Election Results Overview
The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on June 4. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA alliance secured a majority with 293 seats, while the Congress Party-led INDI Alliance won 234 seats. Among the elected representatives, several film celebrities made their mark.
Notable Winners
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut entered the political arena by running on a BJP ticket from her hometown, Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. She made an impressive debut, defeating Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh by a substantial margin of 74,755 votes.
Arun Govil
Renowned for his portrayal of Lord Ram in the iconic TV series Ramayan, Arun Govil contested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on a BJP ticket. Despite an initial setback, he won the seat by a margin of 10,585 votes, overcoming Samajwadi Party candidate Sunita Verma.
Hema Malini
Indian cinema’s ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini showcased her political acumen by winning the Mathura constituency for the third consecutive time. She secured her victory with a remarkable margin of 2,93,407 votes, reflecting her enduring popularity among her constituents.
Shatrughan Sinha
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, running on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket, won the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency by a margin of 59,564 votes.
Manoj Tiwari
Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari achieved his third consecutive victory in the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, defeating Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar by a significant margin of 1,37,066 votes.
Ravi Kishan
Ravi Kishan, known for his dynamic performances, emerged victorious in Gorakhpur, winning by a margin of 1,03,526 votes, furthering his political career.
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi made history by winning the first seat for the BJP in Kerala. He defeated CPI-M’s Sunilkumar by a margin of 74,686 votes, garnering 4,12,338 votes against his rival’s 3,37,652. Gopi previously served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2016 to 2022.
Other Bengali Actors
The political landscape also saw participation from the Bengali film industry, with actors like Dev Adhikary, Hiran Chatterjee, Locket Chatterjee, Rachana Banerjee, June Malia, and Satabdi Roy stepping into the political arena.
These celebrities have successfully transitioned from the film industry to the political field, earning the trust and support of their constituents.