Paresh Rawal Says PUNISH Those Who Don't Vote: 'Like Increase In Tax...' | WATCH

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 the early voters in Mumbai was Paresh Rawal. After casting his vote, the veteran actor spoke to the photo-journalists outside the polling booth.

He said, “Aap kahoge sarkar yeh nahin karti, woh nahi karti aur agar aj aap mathdaan nahi karoge toh uske liye zimmedaar aap honge. Aur sarkaar zimmedaar nahin hai. Jo log vote nahin karte… unka kuch naa kuch toh pravdhan hona chahiye. Ya toh tax badha do. Kuch naa kuch toh saza ya reaction hona chahiye (“You may say the government doesn’t do this, doesn’t do that, but if today you don’t vote, then you will be responsible for it. And the government is not responsible. Those who do not vote… something or the other should be arranged for them. Either increase taxes. There should be some punishment or reaction for them).”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Paresh Rawal will be teaming up with Vaani Kapoor and Aparshakti Khurrana for a family dramedy written and directed by Navjot Gulati.

As per a report by Pinkvilla, a source close to the development said that the yet-to-be-titled film will be produced under the banners ‘Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films’ with Ankur Takrani. Elaborating further, the source revealed, “It’s a family dramedy set against the backdrop of dysfunctional relationships in modern times. The makers were keen to get a cast of credible actors on board to spearhead the project and it was an instant yes from the trio of Vaani Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Aparshakti Khurrana. The film will take off soon with a marathon start-to-finish schedule in London.”

Paresh Rawal will be also been seen in three back-to-back comic franchises that will make the audience ROFL. The actor has Hera Pheri 3 with the kings of comedy, Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. He also has Awara Pagal Deewana 2 and Welcome to the Jungle in the pipeline.