Kolkata: Bengali actress and former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Nusrat Jahan exercised her voting rights on Saturday during the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
The actress arrived at a polling booth located at Abdul Wahid Memorial School in Shikarpur, Kolkata, where she cast her vote amid ongoing electoral activity across West Bengal.
Dressed in traditional Indian attire, Nusrat Jahan was seen interacting with photographers outside the polling station. After completing the voting process, she proudly displayed her ink-marked finger, symbolizing her participation in the democratic process.
The seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections witnessed voters across several constituencies heading to polling booths to elect their representatives. As a public figure and former parliamentarian, Nusrat’s participation drew attention from both media and voters.
From Bengali Cinema to Public Life
Nusrat Jahan is one of the most recognizable faces in Bengali entertainment. She entered the film industry with her debut movie “Shotru” opposite Jeet in 2011 and quickly established herself as a popular actress.
Her breakthrough continued with “Khoka 420” in 2013, followed by appearances in commercially successful films including:
- Khiladi
- Sondhey Namaar Aagey
- Jamai 420
- Power
- Love Express
- Bolo Dugga Maiki
- Asur
- SOS Kolkata
Apart from her acting career, Nusrat also entered politics and served as a Member of Parliament representing the Trinamool Congress.
Celebrity Participation Highlights Importance of Voting
Celebrities casting their votes often help draw attention to the importance of electoral participation. Across the country, several actors, filmmakers, athletes, and public personalities were seen visiting polling booths during various phases of the election.
Election officials have consistently encouraged citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote, emphasizing that every vote contributes to shaping the nation’s democratic future.
With the final phase of polling underway, voter turnout remains a key focus as India moves closer to the conclusion of one of the world’s largest democratic exercises.
