Mumbai voting highlights: Kareena Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor, Bollywood votes like never before
Mumbai voting: Maharashtra had a smooth electoral process on Wednesday. With polling beginning at 7 AM, celebrities, politicians, actors and other names from Mumbai made their way to polling booths too. Election officials had been working around the clock to finalise preparations, while security arrangements have been tightened across polling booths to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting experience for all citizens....Read More
Polling across 288 assembly seats in the state was watched closely, with several constituencies throwing up intriguing battles.
Voter turnout was disappointing, despite both the Election Commission and local initiatives urging citizens to exercise their franchise.
Key leaders in the fray include Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri- Pachpakhadi, where he faces Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Kedar Prakash Dighe.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is contesting from his stronghold, Nagpur South West, against Congress' Prafulla Gudadhe.
Meanwhile, NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is vying to retain Baramati, a traditional stronghold of the Pawar family, against Yungendra Pawar of NCP (SP).
Shah Rukh Khan arrives with family
Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, Gauri Khan were all seen at a polling booth to cast their votes.
Mumbai voting live: Isha Ambani votes
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited head Isha Ambani arrives at a polling booth to cast her vote.
Mumbai voting live: Salman Khan votes
Salman Khan reached the polling booth, flanked by multiple bodyguards.
Mumbai voting live: Ambani family votes
Mukesh Ambani with his Anant Ambani and Shloka Ambani was seen at the polling station.
Kareena and Saif cast votes
Actor-couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan cast their votes on Wednesday afternoon. Policemen mobbed the couple for selfies
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Mumbai voting live: What's the turnout like?
Mumbai turnout -
Mumbai City 39.34%
Mumbai Suburban - 40.89%
Mumbai voting live: Madhuri Dixit casts vote
Actor Madhuri Dixit cast her vote on Wednesday afternoon. She showed her inked finger and smiled for the cameras.
Mumbai voting live: Ranbir Kapoor casts vote
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor arrived at the polling booth to cast his vote. He walked straight into the booth without posing for the paparazzi.
Mumbai voting live: Twinkle Khanna casts vote
The Bollywood turnout at polls is stronger than ever. Twinkle Khanna was also spotted at a polling booth on Wednesday afternoon.
Mumbai voting live: Govinda casts vote
Bollywood actor Govinda was spotted walking into the polling booth with a slight limp. Recently, he suffered a gunshot accident at his home in Mumbai.
Mumbai voting live: Shraddha Kapoor votes
Shraddha Kapoor posed for pictures after casting her vote in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. She was joined by her family.
Mumbai voting live: Paresh Rawal casts vote
Actor Paresh Rawal was spotted exiting the polling booth after casting his vote in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon.
Mumbai voting live: Hema Malini, Esha Deol show off inked fingers
Actor-politician Hema Malini and her daughter, actor Esha Deol, also cast their votes on Wednesday afternoon, and flaunted their inked fingers for the photographers present.
Mumbai voting live: Rakul Preet, Jackky Bhagnani cast votes
Celeb couple Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani cast their votes in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon. “As citizens this is our responsibility,” Rakul told reporters outside the polling booth.
Mumbai voting live: Sunita Ahuja has a message for whoever wins
Sunita Ahuja, wife of actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda, told ANI, "I want all people to come out and vote... whoever comes (to power) should do good and serve the people."
Mumbai voting live: Tusshar Kapoor casts vote, praises voters
Speaking to PTI from outside the polling booth, actor Tusshar Kapoor said, "It is very important to vote, otherwise we would be disappointed to have not done our bit for the country. With the votes, we can have our hope. The voting percentage has been increasing, I think it would be more than 65% this time for sure."
Mumbai voting live: Kabir Khan casts his vote
Filmmaker Kabir Khan was spotted after casting his vote in the Maharashta elections on Wednesday morning. He showed off the indelible ink mark on his finger to paparazzi.
Mumbai voting live: Gulzar and Meghna Gulzar vote
Lyricist Gular arrived for the polls with daughter Meghna Gulzar to cast his vote
Mumbai voting live: Stars show off inked fingers
Stars such as Boman Irani, Rupali Ganguly and more shared pictures after casting their votes in the elections.
Mumbai voting live: Kailash Kher, Anupam Kher cast votes
Actor Anupam Kher and singer Kailash Khe were spotted at polling booths as they cast votes in the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024.
Maharashtra elections: Soha Ali Khan casts vote
Actor Soha Ali Khan shared pictures with a police officer from the polling booth after she cast her vote. She wrote, "We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate." Thomas Jefferson Have you voted?"
Maharastra elections: Kartik Aaryan and Suniel Shetty cast votes
Actors Kartik Aaryan and Suniel Shetty were spotted by the Mumbai paparazzi as they arrived at different polling booths to cast their votes.
Maharastra elections: Sharwari casts vote
Munjya and Alpha actor Sharvari cast her vote. She was joined by her mother at the polling booth.
Maharastra elections: Genelia casts vote
After casting her vote for #MaharashtraAssemblyElections, Actor Genelia D'Souza says "Everyone has the right to cast their votes. People should come out and practice their right. It is an important day today, you can make a big difference..."
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Subhash Ghai casts vote
"I would like to appeal to everyone to vote, this is our right and duty. Whoever they should vote, but vote. My main issue is education. I would vote for a candidate who talks about development of Maharashtra, and welfare of kids as well. I would ask people not to procrastinate, then you will not have the right to go on social media (write), don't cheat your state Maharashtra, come out for a while," says veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai after casting his vote in Bandra West, Mumbai.
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Reena Dutta casts vote
Aamir Khan's ex wife Reena Dutta has cast her vote at the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Bollywood votes
Check out this picture gallery of Bollywood stars voting at the Maharashtra Assembly Elections on Wednesday. Click here.
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Onir casts vote
Filmmaker Onir took to Twitter to share a selfie after casting vote. “Good morning beautiful people. I asserted my right as a citizen . Assert yours . GO OUT AND VOTE. And Vote for Peace , employment environment, education, health , and happiness. Resist Hate,” he wrote in his tweet.
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Sachin urges public to vote
Sachin Tendulkar said after casting his vote, “I would like to appeal people to come out and vote, it is our responsibility. I am also an ECI icon, and I have been saying this. There are good facilities here.”
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Sonu Sood casts vote
"I would like to appeal to people to vote. It is very important. It is the responsibility of everyone to vote, don't take it as a holiday," says actor Sonu Sood
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Nawab Malik casts vote
After casting his vote for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, NCP leader and candidate from Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, Nawab Malik says, "I exercised my franchise today. My family is also voting. I urge people to step out of their houses in large numbers and vote, and elect an MLA of their choice."
Mumbai Election 2024 live: John Abraham casts vote
Actor John Abraham has cast his vote in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. He even posed for pictures with fans outside the booth.
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Sachin Tendulkar and family cast vote
Former Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, his wife Anjali Tendulkar and their daughter Sara Tendulkar, show their inked fingers after casting vote for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Shubha Khote casts vote
87 year old veteran actress Shubha Khote with daughter Bhavana Balsavar as they cast their votes.
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Farhan Akhtar urges people to vote
Filmmakers and siblings Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar also stepped out to vote. Farhan asked people to exercise their right to vote before complaining about the issues with Mumbai. He also said that he hopes for more screens for films in the city.
Mumbai Election 2024 live: RBI Governor casts vote
After casting his vote, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says, "The arrangements (at the polling station) were very good. I congratulate the Election Commission. The elections are being held in the middle of the week, so everyone is expecting a high voter turnout."
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Ali Fazal casts vote
Actor Ali Fazal was spotted by the paparazzi after he cast his vote at a polling booth. He showed his inked finger and asked the photographers if they had voted too. They told him that they did it early in the morning itself.
Mumbai Election 2024 live: S. Chockalingam casts vote
Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra, S. Chockalingam casts his vote for #MaharashtraAssemblyElections2024, at the polling booth in Sachivalay Gymkhana, under Colaba constituency.
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Gautami Kapoor casts vote
After casting her vote for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, actor Gautami Kapoor says, "I feel great. I think casting a vote is amazing. You feel liberated and I think it is very important for every citizen to vote because every vote makes a huge difference. So, please vote...It's very important, we can change the country."
Mumbai Election 2024 live: Akshay Kumar impressed by arrangements
Actor Akshay Kumar quickly cast his vote early on Wednesday morning. After doing his duty, he met the paparazzi stationed outside the booth. He told them about the excellent arrangements at the booth, specially for senior citizens.
Mumbai Election 2024 Live: Actor Rajkummar Rao votes
"It is our right in democracy, so it's important that we step outside to vote. I have performed my duties," says actor Rajkummar Rao after casting votes at a polling booth in Gyan Kendra Secondary School, Mumbai.
Mumbai Election 2024 Live: Actor Akshay Kumar casts vote
Actor Akshay Kumar was among the first celebrities to cast their votes in the assembly elections. He greeted the paparazzi and wishes them ‘good morning’ as he made his way into the polling booth.
Mumbai Election 2024 Live: Shaina NC says 'victory is certain'
Shiv Sena candidate from Mumba Devi, Shaina NC says, "I have received the blessings of Maa Mumbadevi from the very first day... I hope that I work in service of the people and public interest...On hand there is our PM and on the other is the CM, Deputy CM - there has been cooperation from everyone...When we have the blessings of Ma Mumbadevi, I believe that victory is certain...I urge the people to come out and vote because when you vote, you carry out your moral responsibility..."
On NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule and BJP leader Vinod Tawde, she says, "I don't want to go into any speculation. This is the day of the decision...The manner in which Mahayuti govt has worked, we want to work at the same speed..."
Mumbai Election 2024 Live: Kangana Ranaut's appeal to voters
Kangana Ranaut asks voters to choose BJP candidate Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti from Malkapur. He shared a video of Kangana, making the appeal. “Respected Kangana Ranaut ji's appeal to the people of Malkapur! On the upcoming 20th of November, vote in large numbers for the official BJP-Mahayuti candidate, Shri Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti, by pressing the button in front of the lotus symbol under serial number 3, and ensure a resounding victory,” the candidate wrote on Twitter.
Mumbai Election 2024 Live: Shaina NC prays at temple
Shaina NC visits Shri Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai to offer prayers ahead of voting. She is a former BJP spokesperson, is Shiv Sena candidate from Mumbadevi. She is contesting against incumbent Congress MLA Amin Patel, who has represented the Mumbadevi constituency since 2009.
Mumbai Election 2024 Live: Pooja Bhatt urges Mumbaikars to vote
Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt urged her fans and followers on Twitter to make their votes count. She tweeted, “Please go out and vote tomorrow Mumbai. Your vote matters.”