Celebrities Vote in 2026 BMC Elections as Polling Begins Across Mumbai

Polling for the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections began on January 15, with over 1.03 crore voters deciding representatives across 227 wards. Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Hema Malini, and Sachin Tendulkar cast their votes early, urging citizens to participate actively. Akshay Kumar emphasized voting as a civic duty to elect the right leaders, while a young fan sought his help over family debt, highlighting a moment of compassion. Results are expected on January 16.