Screen's 'Mahalakshmi' Nisha Parulekar Makes Superhit Political Debut in BMC Elections

• Renowned Marathi actress Nisha Parulekar won Ward No. 25 in the BMC elections 2026 on a BJP ticket, marking a successful political debut.
• Parulekar, known for her role as 'Mahalakshmi Ambabai' and work in Marathi films and theater, leveraged her popularity and clean image.
• She faced a challenging election against rebel independent candidate Shekhar Shere, a local Shiv Sena leader upset about the seat allocation.
• Nisha campaigned extensively door-to-door, building a strong team and relying on BJP's organizational strength to overcome internal rebellion.
• Her victory demonstrates that artists can succeed in public service and signifies BJP's growing influence in the BMC.

Why It Matters: Nisha Parulekar, a Marathi actress, made a successful political debut in BMC elections, overcoming internal rebellion.