Maharashtra elections 2024: Bollywood celebrities, sports icons lead early voting turnout in Mumbai

The Maharashtra Assembly elections kicked off with enthusiastic participation from Bollywood celebrities, sports icons, and TV stars who turned up early to cast their votes in Mumbai. Among the first to fulfill their civic duties were actors Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza, and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Ritesh and Genelia shared their voting moment on social media, encouraging others to step out. “Voting isn’t just a right, it’s a responsibility,” Ritesh captioned their picture with inked fingers. Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his family, also cast his vote, drawing cheers and selfie requests from fans at the polling station.

Prominent Bollywood figures, including Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Ranveer Singh, are expected to join the voting process later in the day. Actor Paresh Rawal, who cast his vote earlier, was warmly received by fans eager to interact with the veteran star.

Suniel Shetty and Sharvari Wagh, fresh off her recent hits, were also among the voters. Sharvari, who gained popularity for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, made a strong statement about civic duty through her participation.

Television star Rupali Ganguly of Anupamaa fame arrived at the polling booth with her elderly mother, demonstrating her commitment to the electoral process. Despite recent personal controversies, she encouraged fans to prioritize voting.

Actor-politician Urmila Matondkar cast her vote and took to social media to urge others to do the same. “Please vote for yourself, your children, your society, and Maharashtra,” she wrote. Similarly, filmmaker Kabir Khan shared a photo flaunting his inked finger, calling it the "beautiful mark of democracy."

The enthusiasm among celebrities highlights the importance of voting in shaping the future of Maharashtra. With Mumbai serving as the heart of India’s entertainment industry, their participation serves as a strong reminder to citizens about the power of their vote.

The #Maharashtra Assembly elections saw Bollywood stars, sports icons, and TV personalities among early voters in Mumbai. Celebrities like Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza, Rajkumar Rao and Sachin Tendulkar turned up to cast their votes and encourage others to participate. pic.twitter.com/SBjdcgGEg6

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