Following the footsteps of her 'Shilmaa' aka actress Shilpa Shinde, controversial model-reality TV star Arshi Khan, who was one of most talked about contestants of Bigg Boss 11, is all set to join Congress.


Earlier Bigg Boss 11 winner Shilpa joined politics and became a part of Congress on February 5.

And now Arshi is all set to foray in politics. She confirmed the news and according to reports, she will be joining as the vice president of Congress in Maharashtra. Arshi Khan spoke to India Forums and said, "Yes I am joining Congress as Vice President of Maharashtra, they have offered me a post that is the reason I said Yes. Also, the party needs youth people who are outspoken."

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Bhopal-born model and actress had hit the headline when she claimed to be in a relationship with Pak cricketer Shahid Afridi. Later the diva created a lot of buzz during her stay inside the Bigg Boss house.


Post her stint in Bigg Boss, Arshi appeared on a couple of popular shows on Colors TV in cameo roles. Recently, she even bagged the Top Entertainer' award at the Global Peace Conference.

The self-proclaimed 'aawam ki favourite' also emerged as the most Googled entertainer in India, after Sunny Leone.