Actress Shimla, Aspirant for Boat Nomination, Seeks Votes For BNP

Entertainment Desk

In the final moments of the election campaign, some showbiz stars are also seen campaigning for the candidates. In particular, singers Monir Khan, Robi Chowdhury, actress Rina Khan, and heroine Shimlade are seen in various constituencies in the BNP election campaign.

Two star singers, Robi Chowdhury and actress Shimla, have faced criticism on social media Facebook for their election campaign.

In particular, many were surprised to see heroine Shimla in the election campaign of Paddy Sheaf.

Because before the national elections held in January 2024, heroine Shimla had purchased a nomination form for the Jhenaidah-1 constituency to be a candidate for the Awami League boat.

The heroine, known as ‘Madam Fuli’, personally collected the nomination form for the boat from the Awami League central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital. However, she did not get the nomination in the end.

After purchasing the nomination form, Shimla referred to herself as a child of the Awami League family in several media outlets and said, “Although I know it will be funny, it is true. Even then, we see many things in dreams. I have met the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina many times. A few days ago, I saw the Honorable Prime Minister in a dream, she was giving me something. I think that dream is going to come true, the Honorable Prime Minister will nominate me.”

The artists spoke to the media while seeking votes. At this time, Shimla said, ‘I am Shimla, seeking votes for rice husks. I have spoken to many people here, and they have also agreed to vote for rice husks. And please don’t say anything about me. I have a lot to say, I will say it after the 12th.’

When contacted multiple times on his mobile phone to find out why Shimla suddenly changed his name, the number was found to be switched off.

Actress Shimla has been in the shadows for a long time. Her presence in the film industry is very limited, but she came forward to collect nomination forms from the Awami League by November 2023. After a break, this heroine has now entered the field again by changing her symbol.

Additionally, Robi Chowdhury was seen promoting singer Momtaz.

Netizens have been criticizing Robi Chowdhury since Sunday night by posting stills of him with various members of the fascist government and Sheikh Hasina. Meanwhile, the musician has also opened up about his criticism.

Robi Chowdhury said, “I campaigned for Momtaz in exchange for money. I am not a broker. I will sing for whoever gives me money. Starting from President Ershad to Maulana Delwar Hossain Sayedee, I was liked by everyone. In 2003, I was a traveling companion of Begum Khaleda Zia. Tarique Rahman was also there.”

Meanwhile, on Monday afternoon, Shimla was seen seeking votes in Dhaka-17 constituency with singers Monir Khan, Robi Chowdhury, actress Reena Khan and actor Shahed Sharif under the symbol of a sheaf of rice.

Speaking to the media during the campaign, Shimla said, “I am Shimla, seeking votes for the sheaf of rice. But don’t talk about me in vain. I have a lot to say, I will say it after the 12th.”

He said, “I am an artist, that is my biggest identity. And I can seek votes for anyone. I can even express my interest in contesting elections for any party – I don’t see any problem with that at all. I want to make one thing clear, I am not a party worker. As an artist, I belong to everyone. I will seek votes for whoever my heart desires. I like Madam Khaleda Zia, that’s why I have come to seek votes for her party in this election. There was no incident of brokering or oiling here.”