Singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP, potential candidate for Lok Sabha Elections
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Bollywood's well-known singer Anuradha Paudwal has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her entry into the party was marked by her presence alongside BJP national general secretary Anil Balun and Rajasthan in-charge Arun Singh. This development comes just before the announcement of Lok Sabha election dates.
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Potential Key Role in Upcoming Elections
Speculations suggest that Anuradha Paudwal might receive a significant responsibility within the BJP, possibly as a star campaigner for the party during the elections. With her extensive experience and popularity, she could play a crucial role in the party's electoral strategy.
A Celebrated Career in Music
Anuradha Paudwal is a celebrated singer in Hindi cinema, known for her versatile voice and extensive repertoire in various languages including Hindi, Tamil, Odia, Nepali, and Marathi.
She made her debut in playback singing in 1973 with the film 'Abhiman' and has since won accolades for songs in movies like 'Aashiqui,' 'Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin,' and 'Beta.' Apart from film songs, she is also renowned for her devotional songs and bhajans.
Contributions to Music Industry
Over her more than five-decade-long career, Anuradha Paudwal has recorded over 9 thousand songs and more than 1500 hymns in languages such as Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Assamese, Pambaji, Bhojpuri, Nepali, and Maithili, showcasing her versatility and dedication to music.
Statement on Joining BJP
Expressing her happiness about joining a government that she believes has a strong connection with Sanatan Dharma, Anuradha Paudwal stated, “It is my good fortune that I am joining the BJP today.” However, she remained uncertain about contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, mentioning, “I don't know anything about it yet. I will do whatever the senior leaders tell me."
#WATCH | Famous singer Anuradha Paudwal joins the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi
On being asked if she will contest the Lok Sabha elections, she says, "I don't know yet, whatever suggestion they give me..." pic.twitter.com/91DCDia7Ca
— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2024
Anuradha Paudwal's Background
Anuradha Paudwal's association with BJP has roots in her previous performances at events like the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, where she sang a bhajan. Her contributions to music have earned her recognition, including praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several occasions.
Anuradha Paudwal was married to Arun Paudwal, an assistant and composer for SD Burman, until his tragic death in 1991. She has two children, Aditya and Kavita.
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