Abhishek Bachchan’s possible entry into politics

With projects like Breathe, Ghoomer, Dhoom 4, Housefull 5 in his kitty, Abhishek Bachchan has his hands full with work. But that apparently wouldn’t stop him from exploring a career in politics.

Reports suggest that the actor is considering following in the footsteps of his star parents, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, and stepping into politics soon. According to Bharat Samachar, Abhishek Bachchan will reportedly join Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party and contest elections from the Allahabad constituency, just like his father.

However, there has been no official announcement either from Abhishek or the Samajwadi Party about the same.

The buzz of Abhishek joining politics has created quite a stir, especially in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking about a political career in an interview in 2013, Abhishek had previously stated that he did not see himself entering politics. He mentioned that while he might portray a politician’s role on screen, in real life, it was a big no for him.

However, looking back, Abhishek’s father, Amitabh Bachchan, had taken a break from acting and entered politics for a short while. He won the 8th Lok Sabha election in 1984 but resigned in July 1987 after allegations of his involvement in the Bofors scandal. Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek’s mother, was first elected as a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party in 2004-2006 and has been re-elected multiple times since then.

While the speculation of Abhishek’s entry into politics continues, it remains to be seen whether he will indeed pursue a career in this field. So far, there have been no official announcements from Abhishek or the Samajwadi Party regarding his political ambitions.

If Abhishek does join politics, it could mark a new chapter in his life, following in the footsteps of his renowned parents. However, only time will tell if he decides to take the plunge into the world of politics or continues to focus on his successful acting career.