As Mumbai kicked off its local body elections (BMC 2026) on Thursday, January 15, the city’s polling booths witnessed a heavy influx of star power.
From early morning, Bollywood’s biggest names stepped out to exercise their democratic right, setting an example for citizens to participate in the “festival of democracy.”
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Akshay Kumar was among the first to arrive at a polling station at Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan.
Accompanied by his wife, author Twinkle Khanna, the actor urged Mumbaikars to be “real-heros” by voting rather than just engaging in “dialoguebaazi.”
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He famously remarked that today is the day citizens hold the “remote control” to the city’s future.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also made an early appearance with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara, emphasizing that every vote is a crucial expression of opinion.
Meanwhile, Aamir Khan was spotted cheerfully interacting with fans after casting his vote, alongside his family members, including Kiran Rao and kids Ira and Junaid Khan.
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The red carpet at the booths continued with Shraddha Kapoor, who arrived in a white chikankari outfit, and John Abraham, who won hearts by personally escorting his elderly parents to cast their ballots.
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Other notable attendees included Suniel Shetty, Hema Malini, and Tamannaah Bhatia, all of whom proudly displayed their inked fingers to the paparazzi.
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Despite reports of minor EVM glitches in some wards, the presence of these influencers helped maintain a high-spirited atmosphere, encouraging a robust turnout across the financial capital.
