Dharmendra, 88, Leads The Way For Bollywood, Steps Out To Vote: 'Sunny And Bobby Will Come'

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are a big deal in India. In Phase 5 in Maharashtra, lots of Bollywood actors went to vote early. They showed their civic responsibility by posing for photos with their inked fingers, indicating they had voted.

Bollywood stars taking part in elections highlights how influential public figures are in promoting democracy and voting. Their involvement can inspire more people to vote, showing that every vote matters. Actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar have used social media to encourage voting. Among those in Bollywood who stepped out to vote was octogenarian, veteran actor Dharmendra.

Dressed in a checkered red shirt and a black hat, Dharmendra showed his inked finger in front of the camera. He cast his vote at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Post voting, he was escorted out by his staff members. Meanwhile, his daughter Esha Deol was spotted at the booth, accompanied by her mother, Hema Malini. Both looked resplendent in traditional salwar suits.

Speaking to the media, Esha said, “If you don’t come out and vote and later complain about the government, it’s on you. Every vote counts.”

In an interview with News18, Hema Malini had once shared her husband Dharmendra’s concerns about her political career. She said, “Dharamji didn’t like it. He told me not to contest elections as it’s a very difficult task. He said I have experienced that. So when he said that it’s a difficult task, I thought let me take it as a challenge.”

Dharmendra was last seen in Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. He will soon be seen in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ikkis’, which will star Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda in the lead. On the other hand, Hema Malini is contesting from the Mathura constituency on the BJP ticket. Recently, Hema was also joined by her daughters Esha and Ahana for the campaign in Mathura.