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In Pics| Indian Politicians who tried their hand at acting

Many times political figures have strings with the television and media industry. Few politicians take out time from their busy schedules and have tried their hand at film roles.
Last Updated 22 February 2022, 01:55 IST
BS Yeddyurappa: Former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa is the latest politician who has taken up acting. Reportedly, BSY will be seen playing a key role in the Kannada film ‘Tanuja’. Helmed by Harish MD Halli, the movie is based on a real-life incident that took place in 2020. Credit: DH Pool Photo
BS Yeddyurappa: Former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa is the latest politician who has taken up acting. Reportedly, BSY will be seen playing a key role in the Kannada film ‘Tanuja’. Helmed by Harish MD Halli, the movie is based on a real-life incident that took place in 2020. Credit: DH Pool Photo
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Ramakrishna Hegde: Ramakrishna Hegde: Kannada film Marana Mrudanga (1992) saw former Karnataka Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde playing a pivotal role. Credit: DH Pool Photo
Ramakrishna Hegde: Ramakrishna Hegde: Kannada film Marana Mrudanga (1992) saw former Karnataka Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde playing a pivotal role. Credit: DH Pool Photo
Siddaramaiah: Another Chief Minister from Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, was seen doing a cameo in ‘Summer Holidays’ (2017), a bilingual film directed by Kavitha Lankesh. Credit: Ranju P/DH Photo
Siddaramaiah: Another Chief Minister from Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, was seen doing a cameo in ‘Summer Holidays’ (2017), a bilingual film directed by Kavitha Lankesh. Credit: Ranju P/DH Photo
JH Patel: Jayadevappa Halappa Patel, the 15th Chief Minister of Karnataka, was seen doing a cameo in the Kannada movie Avasthe (1987). Credit: Twitter/@iPrajwalRevanna
JH Patel: Jayadevappa Halappa Patel, the 15th Chief Minister of Karnataka, was seen doing a cameo in the Kannada movie Avasthe (1987). Credit: Twitter/@iPrajwalRevanna
Amar Singh: From Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000), A Trip to Unicorn Island (2016) to JD (2017). Former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has tried acting in a handful of films. Credit: PTI Photo
Amar Singh: From Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000), A Trip to Unicorn Island (2016) to JD (2017). Former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has tried acting in a handful of films. Credit: PTI Photo
Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was seen in an Indian socio-political documentary, An Insignificant Man (2016). The film was on Arvind Kejriwal and showcased the rise of his party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Credit: Twitter/@aimthemovie
Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was seen in an Indian socio-political documentary, An Insignificant Man (2016). The film was on Arvind Kejriwal and showcased the rise of his party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Credit: Twitter/@aimthemovie
Sadananda Gowda: Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Sadananda Gowda had acted in the Kannada movie Chella Pilli (2012), in which he played the role of a politician. Credit: PTI Photo
Sadananda Gowda: Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Sadananda Gowda had acted in the Kannada movie Chella Pilli (2012), in which he played the role of a politician. Credit: PTI Photo
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(Published 21 February 2022, 12:50 IST)

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