Who Brought Jaya Prada in Politics?

Jaya Prada, a renowned Indian actress, is now a prominent politician. She is currently serving as a member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

However, many people wonder who brought Jaya Prada into Indian politics. Let’s find out.

Early Life and Career

Jaya Prada was born on April 3, 1962, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. She began her acting career in the Telugu film industry with the film “Bhoomi Kosam” in 1974. Later she acted in several Telugu and Tamil movies and gained popularity.

In 1979, Jaya Prada made her Bollywood debut with the film “Sargam,” which became a hit at the box office. She went on to act in numerous successful Hindi films such as “Sharaabi,” “Sanjog,” “Tohfa,” and many more.

Entry into Politics

Jaya Prada’s entry into politics was not planned initially. In 1994, she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which was then led by N.T.Rama Rao, who was also an actor-turned-politician. Jaya Prada campaigned for TDP during the general elections held that year.

In 1996, Jaya Prada contested from Rampur parliamentary constituency on a TDP ticket but lost to Begum Noor Bano of Samajwadi Party (SP). However, in 2004, she contested again from Rampur on Samajwadi Party’s ticket and won the election.

Controversies

Jaya Prada’s political journey has not been without controversies. In 2009, she was expelled from Samajwadi Party along with Amar Singh after they criticized Mulayam Singh Yadav’s leadership style.

In 2010, Jaya Prada joined Amar Singh’s newly formed political party, Rashtriya Lok Manch. However, the party failed to make an impact in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections held in 2012.

Current Status

In 2019, Jaya Prada joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and contested from the Rampur parliamentary constituency but lost to Azam Khan of Samajwadi Party.

Currently, she is serving as a member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha since 2020 after being nominated by the President of India.

Conclusion

Jaya Prada’s entry into politics was accidental and came through her association with N.Rama Rao’s Telugu Desam Party. Although she faced many ups and downs during her political journey, she remained undeterred and continued to serve people. Her contribution to Indian politics will always be remembered.