Actors joining politics is not a new thing anymore. We have seen many actors turning into politicians and are doing pretty great. The latest one to join the bandwagon is none other than 'Gadar' actor Sunny Deol. 

Last Friday, Deol met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah and since then, there were speculations that he might join the political party. Well, we all know that Deols have been pretty famous in the Punjab circuit, as Sunny's father Dharmendra had also tried his hands in politics when he had contested for Lok Sabha polls from Bikaner, Rajasthan, in 2004. 

The actor joined the BJP in the presence of Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal. Going by reports, he will likely contest from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency. Gurdaspur was the constituency of veteran actor Vinod Khanna, who died in 2017. 

Sunny Deol is the third member of his family, after Dharmendra and his wife Hema Malini, to join politics. After joining BJP, Sunny said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done a lot for the country and he wishes that he remains PM for another five years. He also added that just the way his father supported Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he is there to support PM Modi. 

We have many actors who have joined the pool of politics. Here's a list of a few actors-turned-politicians: 

1. Hema Malini  View this post on Instagram

With honor'ble CM of Uttar Pradesh Shri #Yoginathji at Vijay Sankalp Namankan Sabha, yesterday. Need your support and blessings.

A post shared by Dream Girl Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhemamalini) on Mar 25, 2019 at 9:57pm PDT

Hema Malani or call her Basanti has been actively involved in politics. She is currently an MP from BJP from Mathura. 

2. Smriti Irani View this post on Instagram

The #election selfie ð#workingmoms

A post shared by Smriti Irani (@smritiiraniofficial) on Apr 6, 2019 at 11:31pm PDT

The popular Bahu of Ekta Kapoor's TV world also jumped into politics. Long after she made a name in the popular TV soap, 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', we saw her switching on her political mode. She is the currently the Union minister of information and broadcasting and textiles.

3. Urmila Matondkar  View this post on Instagram

I am grateful to all my people of Borivali E for participating in my Rally today and for being so welcoming. #AapliMumbaichiMulagi ð

A post shared by Urmila Matondkar (@urmilamatondkarofficial) on Apr 23, 2019 at 12:32am PDT

Urmila Matondkar, who made people go gaga over her moves in 'Rangeela', recently made headlines after she joined Congress from Mumbai north region. 

4. Shatrughan Sinha View this post on Instagram

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A post shared by UT Khader (@utkhader) on Apr 14, 2019 at 10:42am PDT

Shatrughan Sinha is a popular name in politics now and his statements often create a stir in the media. He recently jumped ship from BJP to Congress, which came as quite a surprise. 

5. Kirron Kher  View this post on Instagram

#kirronkher in chandigarh for the coming election campaign. #bollywood #bollywoodactor #bollywoodactress #movies #movie #hero #actor #acress #bollywoodlife #star #today #bollywoodnews #post #mumbai #bollywoodstylefile #filmcity #love

A post shared by Quick Bollywood (@quickbollywood) on Apr 1, 2019 at 5:15am PDT

Kirron Kher is also actively involved in politics. BJP declared Kher as the Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh for the General Elections 2014 and yes, she won it with a good vote bank. 

6. Jaya Prada  View this post on Instagram

#vote for #jayaprada Ji ððððððððððððð . . #Repost @jayaprada_unofficial • • • • • • @jayapradaofficial Yesterday at rampur . . . #jayaprada #Bollywood #politician #bjp #narendramodi #amitshah #mainbhichowkidar

A post shared by divine_beauty_of_jayaprada (@jayaprada_fp) on Apr 22, 2019 at 11:16pm PDT

Jaya Prada gave up on her acting career to get into politics. She recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was earlier a part of the Samajwadi Party. 

7. Jaya Bachchan  View this post on Instagram

Stunning mother daughter #jayabachchan #shwetabachchan #filmypr

A post shared by Filmy (@filmypr) on Apr 14, 2019 at 11:59pm PDT

Jaya Bachchan has proved her mettle as an actor and a politician. She is associated with the Samajwadi Party as the Rajya Sabha MP. 

8. Jayalalithaa View this post on Instagram

Good morning!!ðâ¤ï¸ðð½ #jayalalithaa #jayalalitha #amma #aiadmk #mgr #party #bjp #tamilnadu #india #election #indian #politics #southindian #wedding #saree #actress #beauty #films #bjp #southindia #beautiful #pretty #bollywood #instadaily #legend #tamil #kollywood #tollywood #mother #rare #election #congress

A post shared by J. Jayalalithaað±âð¼ (@jayalalithaa.fc) on Apr 20, 2019 at 10:20pm PDT

It won't be wrong to say that she was one of the most powerful and prominent faces of the film industry and became a legend in politics. She served six terms as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu between 1991 and 2016.