In the Lok Sabha Elections this year, many celebrities ventured into the political arena, aiming for victory. Notable figures like Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini, Arun Govil, Pawan Kalyan, and others joined the fray. While some emerged victorious, others trailed behind. Their presence injected an extra element of excitement and interest into the electoral landscape. On the same note, here's an overview of stars from the entertainment industry who've turned victorious in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Lok Sabha Election 2024: Smriti Irani Suffers Crushing Defeat in Amethi, Loses to Kishori Lal Sharma (Watch Video).

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut entered the political arena on the BJP's ticket from her hometown, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Despite her debut as a political contender, she secured victory over Congress' Vikramaditya Singh by a margin of 74,755 votes. Ranaut's successful foray into politics marks a significant milestone in her career, demonstrating her ability to transition seamlessly from the realm of entertainment to the realm of governance.

Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan, the founder and leader of the Jana Sena Party, delighted his fans by securing victory over YSRCP's Vanga Geetha Viswanatham in the Pithapuram elections with over 70,000 votes. His triumph reflects his enduring popularity and political influence in the region. As a prominent figure in Andhra Pradesh politics, Kalyan's win marks a significant moment for his party and supporters alike. Pawan Kalyan Wins Pithapuram: 'So Happy for Aadya and Akira'! Ex-Wife Renu Desai Reacts To Actor's Victory in Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Arun Govil

Arun Govil, renowned as the lead star of Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, contested from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on a BJP ticket. Initially trailing in the morning, he ultimately emerged victorious, marking a significant triumph for the actor-turned-politician. His success resonates with his enduring popularity and reflects the trust placed in him by the electorate.

Suresh Gopi

In a resounding victory, BJP candidate and acclaimed Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi emerged triumphant in the elections for Kerala's Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, defeating both Congress' K Muraleedharan and CPI candidate Sunil Kumar. Reportedly, 4,12,338 votes were cast in favour of Gopi in Thrissur. As Gopi assumes his role as the elected representative, all eyes are on him to see how he navigates the political dynamics of Thrissur and contributes to the welfare of its residents.

Hema Malini

Once again, Hema Malini, dubbed Bollywood's 'dream girl', clinches the Mathura seat with a substantial vote margin. She defeated Mukesh Dhangar of the Congress party by 2,93,407 votes. Hema Malini secured 5,10,064 votes, while Mukesh Dhangar of INC garnered 2,16,657 votes, and Suresh Singh of BSP received 1,88,417 votes. Her victory in the 2019 and 2014 elections underscores her enduring popularity and influence in the Mathura constituency.

Ravi Kishan

In the Gorakhpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh, BJP candidate and actor Ravindra Shukla, known as Ravi Kishan, emerged victorious in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. He secured a significant win by defeating Samajwadi Party candidate and fellow actor Kajal Nishad by over one lakh votes. Shukla garnered 5,85,834 votes, while Nishad trailed with 4,82,308 votes.

Shatrughan Sinha

Bollywood actor and Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha secured victory in West Bengal's Asansol constituency in the Lok Sabha election, winning by a margin of 59,564 votes, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI) website. His closest rival for the seat was former Union minister and BJP candidate Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, who garnered 5,46,081 votes, according to election results.

Manoj Tiwari

In the Northeast Delhi Lok Sabha seat, BJP's Manoj Tiwari secured victory over Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar by a significant margin of over 1.38 lakh votes. Tiwari, the only candidate fielded by the party for this seat, clinched it for a record third time. As a Bhojpuri singer-turned-politician, he defeated fellow Purvanchali Kanhaiya Kumar by 1,38,778 votes.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 04, 2024 07:33 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).