In Maharashtra and Haryana, Celebs and Political Big-Wigs Vote

Politicians, industry big-wigs, sportspersons and Bollywood celebrities made for polling booths across Maharashtra and Haryana today, to vote in the on-going assembly elections.

Urging everyone to vote, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said," Everyone should exercise their right to vote, it is really important for the nation."

Here, he poses for a picture with wife Anjali Tendulkar.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who had promised that the entire cast of his upcoming film Happy New Year would cast their vote, arrived at the polling booth in the second half of the day. The actor said, 'I personally think there is no good reason to not vote.'

Making a fervent appeal to Mumbaikars to vote, Bollywood actor Salman Khan said after casting his vote, 'I wish that everyone comes out and vote, the change starts with us. People out on picnics right now, enjoying this day as a holiday are the ones who complain later on.'

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Actress Deepika Padukone, dressed in a white top and jeggings with a leaf print red and white blazer, showed off her inked finger after voting. The actress also tweeted a picture saying, '#gotinked #getinked #makeitcount'

Actress Priyanka Chopra came to cast her vote with her mother Madhu and brother Siddharth.

Shah Rukh's wife Gauri also accompanied the actor to cast her vote.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor, cool in green, showed off his inked finger after casting his vote.

Abhishek and Jaya Bachchan were among the first Bollywood celebs to head to the polling booth.

Father-daughter duo, actors Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, pose for the photographers after casting their vote.

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Junior Bachchan urged citizens to participate in the electoral process and said,"If you want change in the society, come out and cast your vote."

Arjun Kapoor, chatting on the phone, made his way to the polling booth.

Bollywood actress Rekha blew a kiss to her fans after casting her vote in Bandra.

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Actor-turned-BJP parliamentarian Hema Malini voted with daughter Esha Deol.

Ranbir's father, actor Rishi Kapoor, also voted.

Actor-Producer Atul Agnihotri came with wife Alvira to cast his vote.

Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani spoke to reporters after casting his vote.

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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at the polling station.

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Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray made it a family outing to the polling booth, accompanied by wife Rashmi and son Aditya.

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda seemed relaxed after casting his vote in Sangi, Rohtak.

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Casting his vote, Congress MP Milind Deora said, "The way Modiji campaigned for Maha Assembly polls clearly shows BJP doesn't have regional leadership."

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Congress leader and Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan poses for a picture after casting his vote.

Maine Pyar Kiya actress Bhagyashree posed for a picture after casting her vote. "It is very important for all of us to cast our votes for development of the nation," she stated.

Congress leader Priya Dutt was accompanied to the booth by husband Owen Roncon.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and MP Supriya Sule posed for a selfie after casting her vote

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Ms Sule's father and NCP President Sharad Pawar cast his vote in Mumbai.

BJP MP from Chandigarh Kirron Kher urged people to vote saying, "People who do not cast their votes lose the right to question the Govt in power, So come out and vote."

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Ms Kher's actor husband Anupam Kher also echoed her thoughts on voting and said, "I appeal to the people of Maharashtra and Haryana to come out and vote so that we can elect the Govt we want."

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NCP leader Praful Patel cast his vote in Gondia, Maharashtra.

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Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, who cast his vote with his filmmaker father David Dhawan, shared this picture with his fans, captioning it, "Just got I inked with my daaaad . Go #vote"

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Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted this picture soon after visiting the polling booth, captioning it "My Vote."

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Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, who cast her vote with her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl, said, "We need better infrastructure in the city, C'mon Mumbaikars, step out there and vote. Really hope Mumbai doesn't disappoint, least we can do is step out and vote."

Director Kiran Rao, wife of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, seemed delighted after participating in the electoral process.

BJP MLA Pankaja Munde, daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, cast her vote in Beed.

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Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan cast his vote in Nanded.

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BJP's Maharashtra state president Devendra Fadnavis, a frontrunner for the post of Chief Minister, cast his vote.

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Vinod Tawde, Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra's legislative council, cast his vote.

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Lyricist Gulzar was all smiles after participating in the electoral process.

Rang De Basanti director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra posed for a picture after casting his vote.

Veteran actor Prem Chopra and his wife displayed their voter's mark to the media.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader and spokesperson M G Vaidya cast his vote.

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BJP Member of Parliament from Haryana Krishan Pal Gurjar speaks to the press after casting his vote.

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NCP leader Nawab Malik cast his vote.

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Haryana BJP's Captain Abhimanyu Singh arrives at the polling station to cast his vote.

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