Elections 2019: Bollywood stars-turned-politicians who shall be contesting Lok Sabha polls; check list

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: The stage is set for polling in 91 Lok Sabha constituencies across 20 states and Union Territories in the first of seven-phased polls to elect a new government at the Centre. Similar to every year, the leading parties like BJP and Congress bet on Bollywood faces, this year too, the they have fielded some of the famous names from the entertainment industry. Check the list here.

Shatrughan Sinha - Actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha will be contesting elections from the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat on the Congress ticker, from where he is the sitting MP of the BJP.

Prakash Raj - Prakash Raj is known for his anti-BJP stance and has been very vocal in seeking justice for journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead outside her residence. He will be contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Bengaluru Central as an Independent. He will contest poll against BJP's PC Mohan, who has held Bengaluru Central seat since 2009.

Hema Malini - Actor-turned-BJP lawmaker Hema Malini is contesting the Lok Sabha Election on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.

Jaya Prada - Veteran film star and former MP Jaya Prada, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party last month will be contesting from Rampur Lok Sabha seat. The former SP leader had won the Rampur Lok Sabha seat in 2004 and 2009.

Urmila Matondkar - The Congress has fielded actress Urmila Matondkar from Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency after she joined the party last month. Matondkar said that she was "here to stay".

Smriti Irani - Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani will be cotesting on Amethi Lok Sabha constituency this election. She is an Indian politician who was a model, television actress and producer.