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# Bollywood's Polling Day Divide: Stars Who Skipped vs. Those Who Shone! **Imagine Mumbai's bustling polling booths on BMC election day—some Bollywood icons queuing up like true heroes, while megastars mysteriously stayed home.** On January 15, 2026, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections saw a mix of enthusiasm and absences among the tinsel town's elite, turning a civic poll into a star-studded spectacle.[1] While the city pulsed with voters from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM across 29 municipal corporations, **several A-listers skipped the lines entirely**. The Bachchan family led the no-shows: **Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan** were nowhere to be seen at polling stations.[1] **Shah Rukh Khan and his family** also gave it a miss, as did **Madhuri Dixit**, **Anil Kapoor**, **Govinda**, **Ajay Devgn**, **Farhan Akhtar**, **Sonakshi Sinha**, **Kajol**, **Karan Johar**, and **Rani Mukerji**.[1] Reasons for their absence remain a mystery—no public statements from the stars yet, leaving fans speculating about schedules, travel, or other commitments.

On the flip side, **Bollywood's voter brigade brought the glamour and grit**. **Akshay Kumar** was an early bird at Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan, urging Mumbaikars to ditch "dialoguebaazi" (filmy dialogues) and grab the "remote control" by voting—he even promised help to a fan in need post-vote.[2][4] **Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Shraddha Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan** proudly showed off inked fingers.[1][3] **Hema Malini** faced a minor showdown with queued voters but still rallied for "security, progress, clean air, and pothole-free roads."[3] Veterans like **Raza Murad** echoed the call: "If you don't vote, you have no right to complain."[6] This polling split sparks curiosity—did the absentees prioritize shoots or privacy, or is it just coincidence? With vote counting set for January 16, Mumbai's civic future hangs in the balance.[1][2] **What do you think—should stars like SRK and Big B explain their no-vote? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow Bollywood fans, and tag a friend who skipped the polls!** Let's keep the conversation buzzing!
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amitabh-bachchan-abhishek-aishwarya-rai-jaya-shah-rukh-khan-madhuri-dixit-and-other-bollywood-a-listers-skip-bmc-polling-day/articleshow/126553076.cms
2.https://economictimes.com/news/new-updates/bmc-election-2026-akshay-kumar-says-we-shouldnt-do-dialoguebaazi-after-casting-his-vote-for-maharashtra-civic-polls-watch-video/articleshow/126537387.cms
3.https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/hema-malini-confronted-by-angry-voters-at-polling-booth-during-bmc-elections-2026-2026-01-15-1026083
4.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-promises-to-help-girl-seeking-aid-for-debt-ridden-father-votes-bmc-elections-2026-10474543/
5.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/maharashtra-bmc-polls-live-updates-celebrities-shah-rukh-khan-salman-khan-mukesh-ambani-ranveer-singh-election-vote-cast-101768446949401.html
6.https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/if-you-dont-vote-you-have-no-right-to-complain-says-raza-murad20260115175412
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