The Maharashtra elections kicked off on Wednesday morning, marking a significant moment where even Bollywood celebrities joined to cast their votes. Known for his early starts, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar was among the first to vote, bringing his signature style to the Juhu voting center in a black shirt and gray pants.
Akshay Leads Bollywood's Voting Spree
Over the past few years, Akshay's citizenship has been a topic of debate as he held Canadian citizenship. In a past interview, Akshay revealed he had considered moving to Canada during a tough phase in his career, which led to his dual citizenship. However, he has since applied to regain Indian citizenship. Rajkumar Rao, seen in a cool avatar with a t-shirt and cap, followed suit at the polls.
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By August 2023, Akshay had regained Indian citizenship. Officially an Indian citizen again, he cast his vote in this year’s May Lok Sabha elections, arriving early in the morning once more.
Rajkumar Rao
Akshay Kumar's early morning voting set the tone for other celebrities to follow at polling stations. The hero of the blockbuster 'Stree 2', Rajkumar Rao, also made an early appearance to cast his vote.
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Ali Fazal
The 'Mirzapur' star Ali Fazal displayed his vibrant swag at the polls in a black t-shirt and a backward cap, proudly flaunting the ink mark on his finger as he exited the polling center.
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Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar cast his vote at the Bandra polling station, with Ali also snapped showcasing his inked finger.
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Joining him was his sister, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, known for directing films like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Gully Boy', who also appeared in causal style to vote.
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The bustling state of Maharashtra is casting its votes on Wednesday, setting the course for its next government. Voting across all of the state's 288 seats is underway, with results to be revealed on Saturday, November 23rd.
