10 Indian Actresses Who Transitioned Into Successful Female Politicians
Zee Media Bureau
| Jun 30, 2023, 15:59 PM IST
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1. Hema Malini - From Bollywood's Dream Girl to Member of Parliament
![1. Hema Malini - From Bollywood's Dream Girl to Member of Parliament](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231137-act-pol1-640x850.jpg)
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2. Jaya Bachchan - Actress, Activist, and Rajya Sabha Member
![2. Jaya Bachchan - Actress, Activist, and Rajya Sabha Member](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231136-act-pol2-640x850.jpg)
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3. Smriti Irani - From "Tulsi" to Union Minister
![3. Smriti Irani - From](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231135-act-pol3-640x850.jpg)
Smriti Irani, who gained popularity as an actress playing the role of Tulsi in the television series "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi," joined the BJP. She has held several important positions in the Indian government, including serving as the Minister of Women and Child Development and the Minister of Textiles.
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4. Kirron Kher - Bollywood Diva to Chandigarh MP
![4. Kirron Kher - Bollywood Diva to Chandigarh MP](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231134-act-pol4-640x850.jpg)
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5. Jayaprada - Actress-Turned-Politician with a National Presence
![5. Jayaprada - Actress-Turned-Politician with a National Presence](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231133-act-pol5-640x850.jpg)
Jayaprada, a versatile actress who worked in multiple Indian film industries, including Bollywood, ventured into politics. She joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and later switched to the Samajwadi Party. Jayaprada has held positions as a Member of Parliament in both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
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6. Nagma - Silver Screen to Political Arena
![6. Nagma - Silver Screen to Political Arena](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231132-act-pol6-640x850.jpg)
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7. Jaya Prada - From Bollywood to Tollywood to Politics
![7. Jaya Prada - From Bollywood to Tollywood to Politics](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231130-act-pol7-640x850.jpg)
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8. Moon Moon Sen - From Glamour to Governance
![8. Moon Moon Sen - From Glamour to Governance](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231129-act-pol8-640x850.jpg)
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9. Gul Panag - Beauty with a Political Mindset
![9. Gul Panag - Beauty with a Political Mindset](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/06/30/1231128-act-pol9-640x850.jpg)