Lucknow. The Bhojpuri film industry is going to see a star war in the assembly elections to be held in the year 2021 in UP. In this election two major players BJP and SP are trying to tighten their grip on Bhojpuri film stars and will use them to increase the attractiveness of voters.
While the BJP already has Bhojpuri film actors Ravi Kishan and Manoj Tiwari (both MPs), the SP is also getting Bhojpuri stars. Well-known star of Bhojpuri films Khesari Lal Yadav has met Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday. The two posed for pictures and had a lengthy discussion on the political situation. Akhilesh admitted that, “We have discussed ’22 mein cycle’. Our tag line for the election.” Party insiders have told that Khesari Lal is all set to join the party.
Another Bhojpuri star Kajal Nishad also met Akhilesh Yadav a week ago, and is said to be looking forward to joining the party. A senior party functionary said, “Bhojpuri cinema is gaining popularity all over North India and is no longer confined to Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh alone. It is a huge advantage to have these stars in the publicity as they are on their own. Crowd pullers, and enjoys a loyal fan following.”
Incidentally, BJP has another mega star from Bhojpuri film industry Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua, who contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election against Akhilesh Yadav from Azamgarh.
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