Forty-nine-year old Smriti Irani, who took a long break from the entertainment world after plunging into politics, is now back with a bang with her most iconic TV serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus. Will her second innings after be successful? But she is not the first to re-enter the acting world. Big B, Govinda staged a successful comeback. In recent times, Kangana Ranaut, who was successfully elected on a BJP ticket from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in 2024, is also scripting her return to the big screen. Tanu Weds Manu girl will be seen on screen with Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan, also a force to reckon with in the political world. Successful Kollywood star Khushbu Sundar who entered politics long ago, changed several parties, has been appointed vice president of Tamil Nadu BJP cell. This articulate speaker is also making sure her acting career is also chugging along. The two leading ladies of the 70s Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan continue to be in active politics…not chasing roles barring a few ads and occasionally signing up for movies. But when it comes to male stars like Vinod Khanna, Shatrugan Sinha and Rajesh Khanna they have not been a spectacular hit in politics. Sure, Sinha became a minister but could not keep that title for too long. Shotgun, a diehard BJP man was forced to quit BJP to join Congress and later TMC. After a long stint in both Samajwadi Party and Congress, Raj Babbar re-entered Bollywood. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is more of a spokesperson and is seen focusing more on making music videos and songs. Ravi Kishan who is an MP is facing some resistance in UP politics and therefore is looking for more work in TV, OTT and films. It’s an art to manage both worlds.
