Actors Turned Politicians

Actor turned politician, Naam Tamizhar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman would face fresh charges for speaking against migrant workers, a senior police official said here on Sunday.

The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) led by the actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Thursday announced that it will independently contest the upcoming local body elections in the nine districts of Tamil Nadu.

From Kamal Haasan to Khushbu Sundar, several film stars and celebrities contested the recently-concluded Assembly Elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Assam.

Tamil actor and budding politician Rajinikanth celebrates his 70th birthday today, only weeks ahead of the launch of his political party on December 31, making it a momentous occasion not merely for the movie icon but also for Tamil Nadu and Indian national politics.

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan tore into the ruling AIADMK government of Tamil Nadu questioning the silence of the ministers and top leaders in the Pollachi sex abuse case. "You carry Jayalalithaa's picture in your pocket but what have you done for safety of women?"

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan today met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital and discussed prevailing political situations in the country, party leaders said.

Actor Kamal Haasan is all set to officially launch his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in Puducherry today. The actor turned politician is expected to brief the media after the launch event which will take place in the party head office in Chennai.

When veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah claimed that India has turned into a land where the cow is given more importance than a policeman, he did not know that it would give rise to a raging controversy. Some called him a traitor, another booked him a flight ticket to Karachi, and now, a BJP politician from Uttar Pradesh has rummaged through the actor'...

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said Tamil Nadu government is giving short shrift to the plight of the people in cyclone-hit areas in the state after visiting the region for a third time.

The movie Lakshmi's NTR is based on the story of the famous actor turned politician NTR

Sruthi Hariharan had alleged on Facebook that Arjun Sarja had behaved inappropriately with her during the filming of a song

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, who is in the US, spoke on people's right to express, his dream of creating a "good Tamil Nadu" and the prospect of allying with his contemporary Rajinikanth at the Harvard University.

Months after his "Hindu extremism" remarks created a controversy, actor turned politician Kamal Haasan seems to be trying to dispel perception of him being "anti-Hindu". Days ahead of the launch of his political party, Mr Haasan wrote in his weekly column in 'Ananda Vikatan' magazine, "I'm not an enemy of Hindus. I'm nobody's enemy. I see Islam and...

Shiva Prasad, 28, young techie and ardent Raijini fan, took time off from work on Tuesday to attend special prayers at the Raghavendra Mutt temple in Chennai on superstar Rajinikanth's birthday. The actor is his "inspiration," said the young man, but was clear that if he turns politician, he will have to win his vote.

Anaarkali of Aarah Trailer: It takes an interesting turn when a politician, played by veteran actor Sanjay Mishra, misbehaves with Anaarkali

Actor turned politician, Naam Tamizhar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman would face fresh charges for speaking against migrant workers, a senior police official said here on Sunday.

The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) led by the actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Thursday announced that it will independently contest the upcoming local body elections in the nine districts of Tamil Nadu.

From Kamal Haasan to Khushbu Sundar, several film stars and celebrities contested the recently-concluded Assembly Elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Assam.

Tamil actor and budding politician Rajinikanth celebrates his 70th birthday today, only weeks ahead of the launch of his political party on December 31, making it a momentous occasion not merely for the movie icon but also for Tamil Nadu and Indian national politics.

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan tore into the ruling AIADMK government of Tamil Nadu questioning the silence of the ministers and top leaders in the Pollachi sex abuse case. "You carry Jayalalithaa's picture in your pocket but what have you done for safety of women?"

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan today met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital and discussed prevailing political situations in the country, party leaders said.

Actor Kamal Haasan is all set to officially launch his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in Puducherry today. The actor turned politician is expected to brief the media after the launch event which will take place in the party head office in Chennai.

When veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah claimed that India has turned into a land where the cow is given more importance than a policeman, he did not know that it would give rise to a raging controversy. Some called him a traitor, another booked him a flight ticket to Karachi, and now, a BJP politician from Uttar Pradesh has rummaged through the actor'...

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said Tamil Nadu government is giving short shrift to the plight of the people in cyclone-hit areas in the state after visiting the region for a third time.

The movie Lakshmi's NTR is based on the story of the famous actor turned politician NTR

Sruthi Hariharan had alleged on Facebook that Arjun Sarja had behaved inappropriately with her during the filming of a song

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, who is in the US, spoke on people's right to express, his dream of creating a "good Tamil Nadu" and the prospect of allying with his contemporary Rajinikanth at the Harvard University.

Months after his "Hindu extremism" remarks created a controversy, actor turned politician Kamal Haasan seems to be trying to dispel perception of him being "anti-Hindu". Days ahead of the launch of his political party, Mr Haasan wrote in his weekly column in 'Ananda Vikatan' magazine, "I'm not an enemy of Hindus. I'm nobody's enemy. I see Islam and...

Shiva Prasad, 28, young techie and ardent Raijini fan, took time off from work on Tuesday to attend special prayers at the Raghavendra Mutt temple in Chennai on superstar Rajinikanth's birthday. The actor is his "inspiration," said the young man, but was clear that if he turns politician, he will have to win his vote.

Anaarkali of Aarah Trailer: It takes an interesting turn when a politician, played by veteran actor Sanjay Mishra, misbehaves with Anaarkali