Urmila Matondkar

Bollywood & politics: Stars who shine bright on the big screen often fail in politics

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Bollywood & politics: Stars who shine bright on the big screen often fail in politics

In 1984, he took a break from films to join politics to support his long-time friend Rajiv Gandhi. By Reya Mehrotra There is something about Bollywood and politics. The latter draws the biggest names from the film industry, the most recent being Mithun Chakraborty who has joined the BJP. But stars who shine bright on … Read more

Five months after quitting Congress, Urmila Matondkar likely to formally join Shiv Sena on Monday

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Five months after quitting Congress, Urmila Matondkar likely to formally join Shiv Sena on Monday

MUMBAI: Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar is likely to formally join the Shiv Sena on Monday. She is likely to be inducted in the presence of chief minister and party president Uddhav Thackeray, about five months after she quit the Congress. “It is final that she will join the party. We are not aware whether it will … Read more