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Veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who ruled millions of hearts in the Indian cinema world with his unmatched comic timing and powerful acting, is once again in the headlines. Paresh Rawal, who brought alive memorable characters like Baburao Ganpatrao Apte on the silver screen, once had considerable influence in Indian politics. He was a very active and influential MP of the country’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2014 to 2019. However, just before the 2019 general elections, he suddenly distanced himself from active politics. Now after almost 12 years, the actor has revealed in a famous podcast the very shocking and health-related reasons behind his political innings and his sudden exit, which has created a stir in the political and film circles.
Big revelation in Vicky Lalwani’s podcast: The truth about the life of politicians with ‘AC and cashew-raisins’
Speaking candidly on senior journalist Vicky Lalwani’s talk show (Podcast), the 76-year-old actor admitted that he had realized very early that politics is not a part-time job, but it requires 100 per cent dedication and sacrifice. Paresh Rawal broke the myth about the image of politicians among the public and said, “We common people often assume that politicians sit comfortably in full AC rooms all the time, someone is pressing their feet and they are eating cashews and raisins in their plates. But when I myself went inside that system, I came to know the reality of the work on the ground. There they make us tired by running around and there is such a terrible pressure of work that No one can imagine.”
Journey of becoming MP from Ahmedabad East seat: When political responsibilities outweighed health
Recalling his political journey, Paresh Rawal said that in the historic Lok Sabha elections of 2014, the top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party had fielded him from the high-profile seat ‘Ahmedabad East’ (Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha Constituency) in Gujarat. Amidst the Modi wave, he reached the country’s Parliament by winning with a huge majority. But after becoming an MP, the frequent travels from Delhi to Gujarat and Mumbai, solving innumerable problems of the people of the constituency and the hectic schedule of attending Parliament sessions had a very bad and adverse effect on his health.
Pain of three BP pills: Actor told why he took the big decision of retirement
Paresh Rawal, while sharing the period of decline in his health, said in a very emotional manner, “When I actively joined politics in the year 2014, my real struggle started soon after that. I already had the problem of blood pressure (BP), but due to the stress of politics and heavy work pressure, I started taking three BP pills every day. I had understood that if I wanted to continue my acting career, then I would not be doing full justice to this field. I will be able to do it. Politics is a very noble and sacred work, for which you have to be among the public 24 hours. Since I am a dedicated actor and my mind resides in art, I wisely took a step back after a limited time.
Loyalty towards art and cinema: had distanced himself from the election race in 2019
It is noteworthy that during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, when the entire party wanted him to contest again from Ahmedabad East seat, Paresh Rawal himself came forward and made a written request to the then high command not to give him the ticket. He had made it clear that he wanted to dedicate his entire life to cinema and theatre. This frank interview, which came out after 12 years, has proved that even though Paresh Rawal is not a part of the Parliament today, his understanding on the social and political issues of the country is still equally accurate and honest.