Chiranjeevi Heroine Rachana Wins Hooghly MP Seat in Lok Sabha

Rachana Banerjee, a renowned actress from the Indian film industry, has made a significant mark in the political arena by winning the Hooghly seat in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. She defeated her opponent, Locket Chatterjee from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), by a margin of over 50,000 votes.

Rachana Banerjee has had a long and illustrious career in the film industry, acting in numerous Bengali, Odia, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi movies. Some of her notable films includes

Bavagaru Bagunnara? alongside Chiranjeevi and 'Sultan' alongside Balakrishna, and 'Hothat Ek Din' in 2017, her last appearance on the silver screen.

Throughout her career, Rachana has been recognized with several awards, including the Kalakar Awards, Bharat Nirman Award, and Odia State Film Award. She has also hosted popular Bengali TV shows like 'Didi No. 1' and has been a judge on 'Dance Bangla Dance - Junior'.

Rachana's entry into politics marked a significant milestone in her life, as she contested the Lok Sabha elections 2024 as a candidate for the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Her victory in the Hooghly constituency is a testament to her growing popularity and the trust the people have placed in her