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Priyanka Chopra: If I was home, I’d definitely be voting

Actress Priyanka Chopra has said she would have exercised her right to vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections if she was in the country.

The 34-year-old, who is currently filming the TV series Quantico in the US, took to Twitter urging fellow citizens to go out and do their bit.


“To vote is our greatest right. If I was home I’d definitely be voting. Exercise your right! #VoteForMumbai #BMCPolls2017,” wrote Priyanka.

Polling commenced in the metropolis this morning for the 227-member BMC, where other Bollywood celebrities such as

Rekha, Gulzar, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Zoya Akhtar, cast their votes among others.

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I gave up cinema for my fans, says actor Vijay

FILE PHOTO: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay waves at supporters during a rally, in Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu. (PTI Photo)

I gave up cinema for my fans, says actor Vijay

ACTOR-POLITICIAN Vijay has said he decided to give up cinema to stand up for his fans, who, he said, offered him everything, including a “kottai” (fort).

Speaking at the audio launch of his film Jana Nayagan in Malaysia, Vijay said his decision was driven by the loyalty and support of his fans. In Tamil Nadu, the word kottai symbolises a stronghold and also refers to Fort St George in Chennai, which houses the state assembly, secretariat and the chief minister’s office.

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