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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, And More Celebs Who Didn`t Vote, Here`s Why
Updated on: 22 May, 2024 04:35 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Why Didn`t Katrina Kaif And Alia Bhatt Vote During Lok Sabha Polls In Mumbai?
With May 20 marking one of the most significant days of this year, Mumbai saw a massive turnout of people who came out to vote during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. While many celebrities were spotted flaunting their inked fingers and posing for the paparazzi, we missed several prominent faces like Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.
For the uninitiated, the 2024 national elections saw a phenomenal turnout in their fifth phase of voting in Mumbai. With people voting for a government to run the country for the next five years, the Lok Sabha poll results will be announced in June.
May 20 was the date when many celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar, Janhvi Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Varun Dhawan, among others, stepped out to vote and fulfill their duty as responsible citizens.
Amid the known faces, many actors like Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Jacqueline Fernandez weren`t spotted casting their votes. If you`re wondering why, these actors do not hold Indian citizenship.
While promoting her Hollywood debut, Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt revealed she is a British citizen and was raised in India.
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“My mom was born in Birmingham, but I was born and brought up in India," the diva said. When Hollywood actress Gal Gadot asked if she has a British accent, Alia replied, “My grandmother lived in England for her whole life, so my grandmother has the English accent.”
In an old interview, Soni Razdan opened up about being labeled as a British citizen but having an upbringing in the country. She moved to India when she was just three months old.
“I was born in the UK, but when I was three months old, I moved to Bombay. My mother got the British passport for me. We lived in south Bombay, and I studied at Bombay International School, which was started by my parents. As for my passport, why should anyone tell me what I should do about it? It is my choice and right as a citizen of the world to decide what passport I want,” Razdan added.
Talking about her citizenship, the Tiger 3 actress said, “I am an Indian, and my father is Indian. I have an Indian heritage. There are many actresses who hold different passports. One could hold a different passport due to various reasons. But my father is Indian, and that is my origin.”
“Although my mother is British, India has always been my home. It has been my home since I was 17. This is the country in which I live and work,” she further added.
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"Whatever opportunities I have had have been very last-minute, and thankfully I was prepared. I remember staying locked up in my room and watching stuff on TV, working on my Hindi. I wouldn’t party or make boyfriends like the other girls,” she revealed.
For the uninitiated, the 2024 national elections saw a phenomenal turnout in their fifth phase of voting in Mumbai. With people voting for a government to run the country for the next five years, the Lok Sabha poll results will be announced in June.
May 20 was the date when many celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar, Janhvi Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Varun Dhawan, among others, stepped out to vote and fulfill their duty as responsible citizens.
Amid the known faces, many actors like Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Jacqueline Fernandez weren`t spotted casting their votes. If you`re wondering why, these actors do not hold Indian citizenship.
1. Alia Bhatt
For those who don`t know, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani actress holds a British passport. Despite being born to an Indian-origin father, her mother, Soni Razdan, was born in England.While promoting her Hollywood debut, Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt revealed she is a British citizen and was raised in India.
Also Read: It Took 163 Artisans, 1965 Man Hours To Design Alia Bhatt`s Met Gala Saree
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“My mom was born in Birmingham, but I was born and brought up in India," the diva said. When Hollywood actress Gal Gadot asked if she has a British accent, Alia replied, “My grandmother lived in England for her whole life, so my grandmother has the English accent.”
In an old interview, Soni Razdan opened up about being labeled as a British citizen but having an upbringing in the country. She moved to India when she was just three months old.
“I was born in the UK, but when I was three months old, I moved to Bombay. My mother got the British passport for me. We lived in south Bombay, and I studied at Bombay International School, which was started by my parents. As for my passport, why should anyone tell me what I should do about it? It is my choice and right as a citizen of the world to decide what passport I want,” Razdan added.
2. Katrina Kaif
The mommy-to-be is also a British passport holder. Katrina Kaif was born to a British businessman of Kashmiri descent, while her mother is an English lawyer and a charity worker.Talking about her citizenship, the Tiger 3 actress said, “I am an Indian, and my father is Indian. I have an Indian heritage. There are many actresses who hold different passports. One could hold a different passport due to various reasons. But my father is Indian, and that is my origin.”
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“Although my mother is British, India has always been my home. It has been my home since I was 17. This is the country in which I live and work,” she further added.
Also Read: Katrina Kaif And Vicky Kaushal Pregnancy Rumours Confirmed By A Source Close To The Couple
According to sources close to the couple, Katrina and Vicky are expecting their first child. The Merry Christmas actress will deliver in London, as she prefers to stay away from media attention.
3. Nora Fatehi
The incredible dancer and actress, who has become a household name in India, holds a Canadian passport. Talking to BBC Asia in an old chat, Nora Fatehi recalled all the hard work she put in to have a breakthrough in the Hindi film industry."Whatever opportunities I have had have been very last-minute, and thankfully I was prepared. I remember staying locked up in my room and watching stuff on TV, working on my Hindi. I wouldn’t party or make boyfriends like the other girls,” she revealed.
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