Speaking at the India TV ‘She’ Conclave, the veteran actor-turned-politician shared that she never imagined stepping into politics during her years in Bollywood.
At the India TV ‘She’ Conclave, Rajya Sabha MPs Jaya Bachchan and Priyanka Chaturvedi came together to speak candidly on issues concerning women, politics, and personal journeys. The event saw powerful insights and inspiring stories from both women leaders. Both leaders emphasised the need for greater participation of women in politics, urging more women to step forward and contribute to shaping the nation’s future.
Speaking at the event, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Jaya Bachchan opened up about her unexpected transition from the film industry to the political arena. Speaking at the India TV ‘She’ Conclave, the veteran actor-turned-politician shared that she never imagined stepping into politics during her years in Bollywood. She revealed that she originally aspired to join the Indian Army, but back then, women were not allowed to serve in the defence forces.
Reflecting on her journey, Bachchan emphasised the need for greater participation of women in politics, urging more women to step forward and contribute to shaping the nation’s future. On her transition from cinema to politics, she said, “I can’t be a leader, but I can be a worker. I don’t have the qualities of a typical politician… I only have the traits needed for acting.” She emphasised the need for more women in politics, stating, “Women must enter politics to bring about societal change. No one thinks more progressively than women.”
