CMs sons who became Popular Actors

  • IndiaGlitz, [Tuesday,May 28 2024]

Descendants of Chief Ministers who have become heroes in the film industry are a noteworthy phenomenon. It's natural for the children of actors to follow in their parents' footsteps, but it's intriguing to see the children of political leaders, industrialists, businessmen, and sportspersons also trying their luck in the film industry. Here are some prominent examples:

Riteish Deshmukh, son of Vilasrao Deshmukh (former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, India) and Vaishali Deshmukh, has made a successful career in Bollywood. He is also an accomplished producer and manages Deshmukh’s architectural and interior designing firm, Evolutions. Riteish holds an architectural degree from Kamla Raheja College of Architecture in Mumbai. His elder brother Amit Deshmukh is an MLA representing Latur City in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, while his younger brother Dheeraj Deshmukh is an MLA from Latur Rural. His niece, Aditi Deshmukh, is an actress, and his sister-in-law Deepshikha Deshmukh is a film producer. Riteish married actress Genelia D'Souza.

Nara Rohit, nephew of former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nara Chandrababu Naidu, has established himself as a hero in Tollywood. The son of Nara Rammurthy Naidu, Nara Rohit studied BTech in Chennai and film at the New York Film Academy. He debuted in Tollywood with the film 'Baanam' and has acted in over a dozen films. Despite having the opportunity to enter politics, Nara Rohit chose to pursue a career in the arts, surprising many.

Aishwarya Thackeray, from the prominent Thackeray political family in Maharashtra, is making his debut as a hero. The grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and son of Smita Thackeray and the late Jaidev Thackeray, Aishwarya has worked hard to carve out a place for himself in the entertainment industry. He began his journey in 2015 as an assistant director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Bajirao Mastani' and has since honed his acting skills. Passionate about movies, music, and art, Aishwarya's debut in the film industry is eagerly awaited.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, from Tamil Nadu’s prominent political family, is another notable example. He is the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and grandson of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. He studied at Don Bosco School and graduated from Loyola College, Chennai, with a degree in Commerce. Many of his relatives, including Arulnithi and Dayanidhi Alagiri, have been active in both politics and the Tamil film industry. Udhayanidhi has excelled as both a hero and a producer in Kollywood.

Nikhil Gowda, grandson of former Prime Minister Deve Gowda and son of former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, also ventured into the film industry before eventually settling into politics. Initially interested in continuing as a producer, Nikhil’s journey reflects the diverse opportunities available to those from political backgrounds.

These examples show that many individuals from political families have ventured into the film industry and found success, showcasing their talents and diversifying their career paths.