In Pics | Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and other Bollywood celebrities cast their vote
On Monday (May 20), the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway in 49 seats across six states and two union territories (UTs). Today, the voting is taking place in Mumbai, the main centre of the Indian Film Industry, and several B-Town celebrities stepped out to cast their votes. Actor Akshay Kumar, Janhvi Kapoor, and Sanya Malhotra were among the first celebrities to cast their votes in Mumbai.
Hrithik Roshan and family
Hrithik Roshan stepped out his father Rakesh Roshan and mom Pinky Roshan to cast their vote in their election. Taking to Instagram, Hrithik shared a family showing their inked fingers. Sharing the photo, the actor wrote, "Go vote. Make sure you have studied the candidates first. Know who you are voting for."
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Akshay Kumar
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar cast his first vote since becoming an Indian citizen last year. The actor looked enthralled as he walked out of the polling booth and showed his inked finger. Interacting with the media, he said, "I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted, keeping that in mind. India should vote for what it deems right... I think voter turnout will be good (in Mumbai)..."
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Farhan and Zoya Akhtar
Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar along with his sister Zoya Akhtar and their mother Honey Irani was snapped outside of a polling station. After casting their votes, Farhan and Zoya shared their photos on their respective social media handles.
Sharing the selfie showing his inked finger, Farhan wrote, ''Come on Mumbai. Time to step up and do your duty as a citizen. Get involved and vote for the candidate you know is representing your values and concerns. The candidate who will address your issues and speak for you when the time comes.''
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Rajkummar Rao
After casting his vote in the Lok Sabha election , actor Rajkummar Rao urged everyone to exercise their right. He told news agency ANI, "It is a big responsibility towards our country, we should vote. Through us, if people can get influenced then of course that's the biggest thing that we can do to make people aware of the importance of voting."
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