Manoj Bajpayee Casts His Vote As Mumbai Goes To Polls: 'If You Don't Vote, You Can't Complain'

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are a big deal in India. In Phase 5 in Maharashtra, lots of Bollywood actors went to vote early. They showed their civic responsibility by posing for photos with their inked fingers, indicating they had voted.

Bollywood stars taking part in elections highlights how influential public figures are in promoting democracy and voting. Their involvement can inspire more people to vote, showing that every vote matters. Actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar have used social media to encourage voting. Among those in Bollywood who stepped out to vote was Manoj Bajpayee and wife Shabana Raza.

After casting his vote, Manoj shared his thoughts with the media on the importance of the democratic right. He said, “It is the biggest festival in a democracy, the festival of voting, and everyone should exercise their right to vote. You get to vote once in five years, and if you don’t vote, then you don’t have any right to complain for the next five years.”

When asked about his expectations or demands from the Lok Sabha 2024 election, the actor said, “The expectations of the nation should be met, that is the most crucial. I do not have any demands.”

On the work front, Manoj will next be seen in Bhaiyya Ji. That apart, earlier this month, Prime Video announced the commencement of filming for The Family Man 3. Created by the maverick duo Raj and DK under their banner D2R Films, the critically acclaimed action thriller has entertained the audiences across the world. Season 3, currently in production, will be available to Prime members in over 240 countries and territories upon its release.

During a recent interaction with Pinkvilla, Manoj said that he’s been enjoying the shoot of The Family Man 3. He said, “Mujhe bahut mazaa aa raha hai. Abhi shooting chal rahi hai. Ek schedule khatam kiya hai humne. Raat ko dedh baje jaa ke soya hu main aur phir aapke iske liye aana tha. Main family man ki hi shooting kar raha tha. (I am enjoying a lot. The shooting is going on. We have wrapped up a schedule. I slept at 1:30 AM and then I had to come for the masterclass).”