New Delhi: While Mumbai’s BMC Maharashtra elections saw a star-studded rush to polling booths, a shocking list of A-listers ghosted the democratic call.
From Khans to Kapoors, many turned up in style, but whispers swirl about the big names who skipped the civic polls amid packed schedules or silent protests. Who ditched their vote, fueling social media trolls? Dive into the Bollywood voting drama that’s got netizens divided.
Stars who rocked the polls
A wave of Bollywood and TV celebs made headlines by proudly flashing their inked fingers at BMC Maharashtra election booths. Verified reports from PTI, ANI, and Hindustan Times confirm these stars queued up despite the rains:
– Akshay Kumar (with Twinkle Khanna)
– Hema Malini
– Ranbir Kapoor
– Salman Khan (with Salim Khan)
– Janhvi Kapoor
– Aamir Khan
– Anand Pandit
– Kareena Kapoor Khan (with Saif Ali Khan)
– Vicky Kaushal
– Shraddha Kapoor
– Sonali Bendre
– John Abraham
– Sunil Shetty
– Gulzar
– Junaid Khan
– Tamannaah Bhatia
– Divya Dutta
Absentees: Celebs who skipped the vote
Not all celebrities were part of the voting buzz. Several high-profile names, including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan and Ranveer Singh, were notably absent from polling booths.
Their absence was widely noted, prompting conversations about the expectations placed on public figures to participate in civic processes, particularly as the BMC confronts important decisions related to Mumbai’s infrastructure and governance.
In a democracy thriving on participation, Bollywood’s split vote sheet sparks debate: Is it apathy, or just bad timing? With BMC polls deciding Mumbai’s future—from roads to water—stars who sat out risk fan backlash. Will they step up next time?
