Is Abhishek Bachchan entering politics? Here’s what we know | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

With projects like Breathe, Ghoomer, Dhoom 4, Housefull 5 in his kitty, Abhishek Bachchan has his hands full with work. But that apparently wouldn’t stop him from exploring a career in politics. Reports suggest, the actor will follow in the footsteps of his star parents Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and step into politics soon.
According to Bharat Samachar, Junior B will reportedly join Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party, and contest elections from the Allahabad constituency just like his dad.However, there has been no official announcement either from Abhishek or theSamajwadi Party about the same.
The buzz of Abhishek joining politics has created quite a stir, especially in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking about a political career in an interview in 2013, Abhishek had said, “My parents have been into politics but I don’t see myself doing it. I might take on a politician’s role on screen but in real life it’s a big no. I will never get into it.”
Looking back, Big B had taken a break from acting and entered politics for a short while. He had won the 8th Lok Sabha election in 1984, but he resigned in July 1987 after allegations of his involvement in the Bofors scandal. Jaya Bachchan was first elected as a Member of Parliament from the SP in 2004-2006. Thereafter, she was re-elected in 2012 and again in 2018 in the Rajya Sabha.