The Egmore Metropolitan Magistrate Court has sentenced veteran Indian film star and former Member of Parliament, Jaya Prada, to a six-month prison term, as per media reports. The ruling stems from allegations of her failure to remit Employees State Insurance (ESI) funds for workers employed at a cinema theatre owned by her. This incident has ignited discussions on both labour rights and celebrity accountability.

<h2>Background of the case</h2>

The case revolves around a cinema theatre in Chennai owned by Jaya Prada and her associates. Although the theater had remained closed for a decade, its former employees asserted that ESI deductions had been made from their wages but were not being forwarded to the state insurance corporation. Feeling aggrieved, they turned to the legal system for redress. Jaya Prada, along with the three employees managing the theater, submitted pleas to the Madras High Court, seeking intervention to halt the proceedings in the Egmore court. Unfortunately for them, the High Court dismissed all three petitions, paving the way for the subsequent hearing.

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During the hearing at the Egmore court, Jaya Prada offered to settle the owed amount with the workers. However, the legal representative for ESI raised objections to this proposal, ultimately leading the judge to pronounce a six-month imprisonment sentence for the esteemed actor.

<h2>Who is Jaya Prada?</h2>

Jaya Prada is an Indian actress and politician. She was born on April 3, 1962, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. She primarily worked in the Indian film industry, especially in the Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada film industries. Apart from her acting career, she also ventured into politics. She joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, in 2004. She continued her political journey and switched party affiliations to the Samajwadi Party, but her political career has been marked by various ups and downs.

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The Egmore Metropolitan Magistrate Court has sentenced veteran Indian film star and former Member of Parliament, Jaya Prada, to a six-month prison term, as per media reports.

The Egmore Metropolitan Magistrate Court has sentenced veteran Indian film star and former Member of Parliament, Jaya Prada, to a six-month prison term, as per media reports. The ruling stems from allegations of her failure to remit Employees State Insurance (ESI) funds for workers employed at a cinema theatre owned by her. This incident has ignited discussions on both labour rights and celebrity accountability. Background of the case The case revolves around a cinema theatre in Chennai owned by Jaya Prada and her associates. Although the theater had remained closed for a decade, its former employees asserted that ESI deductions had been made from their wages but were not being forwarded to the state insurance corporation. Feeling aggrieved, they turned to the legal system for redress. Jaya Prada, along with the three employees managing the theater, submitted pleas to the Madras High Court, seeking intervention to halt the proceedings in the Egmore court. Unfortunately for them, the High Court dismissed all three petitions, paving the way for the subsequent hearing. During the hearing at the Egmore court, Jaya Prada offered to settle the owed amount with the workers. However, the legal representative for ESI raised objections to this proposal, ultimately leading the judge to pronounce a six-month imprisonment sentence for the esteemed actor. Who is Jaya Prada? Jaya Prada is an Indian actress and politician. She was born on April 3, 1962, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. She primarily worked in the Indian film industry, especially in the Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada film industries. Apart from her acting career, she also ventured into politics. She joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, in 2004. She continued her political journey and switched party affiliations to the Samajwadi Party, but her political career has been marked by various ups and downs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jaya Prada sentenced to six months in prison for failure to remit ESI funds

Lok Sabha Speaker and Opposition leaders have asked&nbsp;Samajwadi Party&nbsp;MP Azam Khan to apologise for his statements made on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mps-demand-exemplary-action-against-azam-khan-over-his-sexist-remarks-directed-at-bjp-mp-rama-devi-speaker-to-take-a-decision-238586">BJP MP Rama Devi</a>.

Citing sources, news agency ANI reported on Friday that Opposition leaders and Lok Sabha Speaker have come to a conclusion that Azam Khan should apologise in the House for his remarks on the BJP MP.

The news agency also added that the Speaker will take an action if Azam Khan does not apologise.

On Thursday, Azam Khan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mayawati-condemns-azam-khans-sexist-remark-asks-him-to-apologise-to-all-women-238615">stoked controversy </a>in the Lok Sabha with his objectionable remarks against BJP member Rama Devi, who was presiding over the House. He later tried to downplay the remarks, saying she was like a sister to him.

Azam Khan did not apologise and said he will resign if he had said anything unparliamentary. He also staged a walkout along with his party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

The Lok Sabha saw an uproar on Friday when MPs demanded exemplary action against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan over his sexist remarks.

Responding to Azam Khan's comments, Rama Devi said, "Being a repeat offender, he should be dismissed by the Lok Sabha Speaker. He has never respected women, we all know what he had said about Jaya Prada. He has no right to stay in the Lok Sabha, I will request the Speaker to dismiss him. Azam Khan must apologise".

(With inputs from ANI)

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Lok Sabha Speaker and Opposition leaders have asked Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan to apologise for his statements made on BJP MP Rama Devi. Citing sources, news agency ANI reported on Friday that Opposition leaders and Lok Sabha Speaker have come to a conclusion that Azam Khan should apologise in the House for his remarks on the BJP MP.

Lok Sabha Speaker and Opposition leaders have asked Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan to apologise for his statements made on BJP MP Rama Devi. Citing sources, news agency ANI reported on Friday that Opposition leaders and Lok Sabha Speaker have come to a conclusion that Azam Khan should apologise in the House for his remarks on the BJP MP. The news agency also added that the Speaker will take an action if Azam Khan does not apologise. On Thursday, Azam Khan stoked controversy in the Lok Sabha with his objectionable remarks against BJP member Rama Devi, who was presiding over the House. He later tried to downplay the remarks, saying she was like a sister to him. Azam Khan did not apologise and said he will resign if he had said anything unparliamentary. He also staged a walkout along with his party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The Lok Sabha saw an uproar on Friday when MPs demanded exemplary action against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan over his sexist remarks. Responding to Azam Khan's comments, Rama Devi said, "Being a repeat offender, he should be dismissed by the Lok Sabha Speaker. He has never respected women, we all know what he had said about Jaya Prada. He has no right to stay in the Lok Sabha, I will request the Speaker to dismiss him. Azam Khan must apologise". (With inputs from ANI)

Azam Khan should apologise for his remarks on BJP MP Rama Devi: Speaker, Opposition leaders

Another <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fir-registered-against-azam-khan-10-others-for-making-derogatory-remarks-against-jaya-prada-232243">FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party</a> (SP) leader Azam Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/azam-khan-fighting-polls-to-legalise-his-acts-jaya-prada-208710">Jaya Prada</a>.

On Monday, an FIR was filed against the SP leader by Akash Saxena, a supporter of Jaya Prada, at Civil Line police station. In the complaint, Saxena alleged that Azam Khan made derogatory remarks about Jaya Prada at a ceremony of a local cricket tournament on June 29.

The FIR was registered under Section 294 (obscene acts) and 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66 in the Information Technology Act.&nbsp;

Besides Azam Khan, 10 other people were also named in the FIR. The second complaint was registered against Khan at the Civil Line police station on Tuesday by Mustafa Hussain.

Sharing details regarding the second FIR, Vidya Kishore, Circle Officer, Rampur said, "At an event on June 30, he (Azam Khan) made some remarks against Jaya Prada. Mustafa Hussain filed a complaint against around seven people including Azam Khan and ST Hasan."

"Case registered under Sections 294 (obscene acts and songs) and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), and 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The second FIR has been registered over an event which took place in Moradabad on June 30.

While addressing the event, Azam Khan allegedly used foul language against Jaya Prada.

During the Lok Sabha elections too, Khan was banned from campaigning for 72 hours by the Election Commission for his remarks against Jaya Prada.

Azam Khan won from Rampur Lok Sabha seat in the recently held polls. He defeated BJP` Jaya Prada from the seat.

Another FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP leader Jaya Prada. On Monday, an FIR was filed against the SP leader by Akash Saxena, a supporter of Jaya Prada, at Civil Line police station.

Another FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP leader Jaya Prada. On Monday, an FIR was filed against the SP leader by Akash Saxena, a supporter of Jaya Prada, at Civil Line police station. In the complaint, Saxena alleged that Azam Khan made derogatory remarks about Jaya Prada at a ceremony of a local cricket tournament on June 29. The FIR was registered under Section 294 (obscene acts) and 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66 in the Information Technology Act. Besides Azam Khan, 10 other people were also named in the FIR. The second complaint was registered against Khan at the Civil Line police station on Tuesday by Mustafa Hussain. Sharing details regarding the second FIR, Vidya Kishore, Circle Officer, Rampur said, "At an event on June 30, he (Azam Khan) made some remarks against Jaya Prada. Mustafa Hussain filed a complaint against around seven people including Azam Khan and ST Hasan." "Case registered under Sections 294 (obscene acts and songs) and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), and 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The second FIR has been registered over an event which took place in Moradabad on June 30. While addressing the event, Azam Khan allegedly used foul language against Jaya Prada. During the Lok Sabha elections too, Khan was banned from campaigning for 72 hours by the Election Commission for his remarks against Jaya Prada. Azam Khan won from Rampur Lok Sabha seat in the recently held polls. He defeated BJP` Jaya Prada from the seat.

Second FIR against Azam Khan for derogatory remarks on Jaya Prada

An FIR was registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) lawmaker Azam Khan on Monday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP leader Jaya Prada.

Ten other SP leaders were also named in the FIR.

On June 30, Azam Khan, while addressing the electorate for the first time since his win in the Lok Sabha elections, kicked up another row by using foul language against Jaya Prada.

The FIR has been registered under Section 294 (obscene acts) and 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66 in the Information Technology Act.

During the Lok Sabha elections, too, Khan was banned from campaigning for 72 hours by the Election Commission for his derogatory remarks against Jaya Prada.

Azam Khan won from Rampur Lok Sabha seat in the recently held polls. He defeated BJP's&nbsp;Jaya Prada from the seat.&nbsp;

An FIR was registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) lawmaker Azam Khan on Monday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP leader Jaya Prada. Ten other SP leaders were also named in the FIR.

An FIR was registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) lawmaker Azam Khan on Monday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP leader Jaya Prada. Ten other SP leaders were also named in the FIR. On June 30, Azam Khan, while addressing the electorate for the first time since his win in the Lok Sabha elections, kicked up another row by using foul language against Jaya Prada. The FIR has been registered under Section 294 (obscene acts) and 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66 in the Information Technology Act. During the Lok Sabha elections, too, Khan was banned from campaigning for 72 hours by the Election Commission for his derogatory remarks against Jaya Prada. Azam Khan won from Rampur Lok Sabha seat in the recently held polls. He defeated BJP's Jaya Prada from the seat.

FIR registered against Azam Khan, 10 others for making derogatory remarks against Jaya Prada

Reacting to Samajwadi Party leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-not-contest-polls-if-proven-guilty-says-azam-khan-on-khaki-underwear-remark-210455">Azam Khan’s objectionable comment </a>against herself actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada on Monday said that Azam Khan shouldn't be allowed to contest Lok Sabha Elections as there’ll be no place for women in society if he wins.

“It isn’t new for me. You might remember that I was a candidate from his party in 2019 when no one supported me after he made comments against me. I’m a woman and I can’t even repeat what he said. I don’t know what I did to him that he is saying such things…He shouldn’t be allowed to contest elections. Because if this man wins, what will happen to democracy? There’ll be no place for women in society. Where will we go? Should I die, then you’ll be satisfied? Do you think that I’ll get scared &amp; leave Rampur? But I won’t leave,” she was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Earlier on Sunday during a rally Azam Khan said that “I brought her (Jaya Prada) to Rampur. You are a witness that I did not allow anyone to touch her body. It took you 17 years to identify her real face, but I got to know in 17 days that she wears khaki underpants”.

An FIR has also been registered against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for making objectionable remarks against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada, who is fighting the Lok Sabha polls from Rampur against Khan.

Meanwhile, National Commission for Women (NCW) has sent a notice to SP leader over his remark.&nbsp;

National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma termed Khan's below-the-belt remarks against the actor as "extremely disgraceful".

Jaya Prada had won the Rampur Lok Sabha seat in 2004 and 2009 on a Samajwadi Party ticket, but she was expelled on account of alleged anti-party activities in 2010. She joined the BJP last month.

The election to 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to be conducted in all seven phases. Eight seats in the state went to the polls in the first phase on 11 April. The final phase of voting will take place on 19 May. The results will be announced on 23 May.

(With inputs from agencies)

Reacting to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s objectionable comment against herself actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada on Monday said that Azam Khan shouldn't be allowed to contest Lok Sabha Elections as there’ll be no place for women in society if he wins.

Reacting to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s objectionable comment against herself actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada on Monday said that Azam Khan shouldn't be allowed to contest Lok Sabha Elections as there’ll be no place for women in society if he wins. “It isn’t new for me. You might remember that I was a candidate from his party in 2019 when no one supported me after he made comments against me. I’m a woman and I can’t even repeat what he said. I don’t know what I did to him that he is saying such things…He shouldn’t be allowed to contest elections. Because if this man wins, what will happen to democracy? There’ll be no place for women in society. Where will we go? Should I die, then you’ll be satisfied? Do you think that I’ll get scared & leave Rampur? But I won’t leave,” she was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. Earlier on Sunday during a rally Azam Khan said that “I brought her (Jaya Prada) to Rampur. You are a witness that I did not allow anyone to touch her body. It took you 17 years to identify her real face, but I got to know in 17 days that she wears khaki underpants”. An FIR has also been registered against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for making objectionable remarks against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada, who is fighting the Lok Sabha polls from Rampur against Khan. Meanwhile, National Commission for Women (NCW) has sent a notice to SP leader over his remark. National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma termed Khan's below-the-belt remarks against the actor as "extremely disgraceful". Jaya Prada had won the Rampur Lok Sabha seat in 2004 and 2009 on a Samajwadi Party ticket, but she was expelled on account of alleged anti-party activities in 2010. She joined the BJP last month. The election to 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to be conducted in all seven phases. Eight seats in the state went to the polls in the first phase on 11 April. The final phase of voting will take place on 19 May. The results will be announced on 23 May. (With inputs from agencies)

If this man wins, there'll be no place for women in society: Jaya Prada on Azam Khan's derogatory remarks

Seeking a third term from Rampur Lok Sbha seat - this time as a BJP candidate, Bollywood actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada on Monday attacked her one-time Samajwadi Party colleague and now a rival candidate Azam Khan, saying he is fighting polls to "legalise his acts".

"I have an emotional attachment with the people of Rampur. I am here to work for them and make Narendra Modi our prime minister once again while Azam is fighting election to legalise his acts," Jaya Prada said.

Jaya Prada, who had created history in 2004 by winning the Rampur seat for the first time for SP, defeating the heavyweight, sitting Congress MP Begum Noor Bano by 85,000 votes, is now back as a BJP candidate.

Asked what differences she finds in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls as compared to her earlier bids, Jaya Prada said, "With the BJP cadre around with me, things have become much easier. I had to manage things earlier on my own but with the cadre support this time, it is quite easy to manage them."

On how she takes Azam Khan's statement calling her a singer-dancer, Jaya Prada said, "He can say anything. He did not have any respect for women. It's his habit to make such statements but the people of Rampur knows him very well."

They dislike what he says and will reply to him with their votes, she added.

"In 2004, when I was in Mumbai (acting in Bollywood) and contested from here, he (Azam) campaigned for me. Didn't he know me then? He now calls me 'amrapali' (dancer), naachne wali etc. It's his habit, he can say anything to any women. He is a performer himself," she added.

About the response she is getting from the people of Rampur, Jaya Prada said, "Jatavs and Dalits are unhappy with the SP. They are with us. Azam, who has been nine-time MLA from Rampur has done nothing for rural areas. He had been a Cabinet minister but rural areas still lacks development as he did nothing."

On her rivals' charges that she is an outsider and in Rampur for the Lok Sabha elections only, Jaya Prada asked, "How can I be outsider?"

"I represented the constituency in 2004 and 2009. I have been with the people in their good and bad times. They (rivals) are trying to confuse people but they are certainly not confused. They have made up their mind."

Referring to various controversial remarks made by Azam Khan in past, Jaya Prada said, "Those who call Bharat Mata as 'dayan', who does not acknowledge Kashmir as part of India and use foul language against our PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath, stands exposed before people. Their anger is visible when I meet them and they share their views."

Asked if she missed her friend Amar Singh in her poll campaigning, Jaya Prada, who had contested the 2014 polls from Bijnore on a RLD ticket but lost her deposit and slipped into political oblivion, said she was "concerned" about his health.

I pray for his speedy recovery. May he be fine, she said.

On her election issues, Jaya Prada said, she was fighting the poll for restoration of ?women's pride and freeing Rampur from the "illegal grip of Azam Khan".

"I also want to ensure development of the constituency," she said.

"I am sure the people of Rampur will once again give me a chance to represent them," she added.

Rampur is a minority-dominated Lok Sabha constituency in western Uttar Pradesh. It had been a Congress stronghold from 1952 to 1989 before the BJP won it for the first time in 1991.

The Congress, however, managed to wrest it back in 1996 by fielding Begum Noor Bano.

In 1998, BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi won the seat but the next year, Begum Noor Bano got it back for the Congress again.

The Samajwadi Party made its entry in Rampur in 2004, fielding Jaya Prada who defeated Noor Bano by a big margin.

The Congress did not field Noor Bano this time and gave ticket to Sanjay Kapoor from Rampur, making the fight for it virtually a direct one between Jaya Prada and Azam Khan who is a nine-time MLA from the Rampur assembly seat.

Seeking a third term from Rampur Lok Sbha seat - this time as a BJP candidate, Bollywood actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada on Monday attacked her one-time Samajwadi Party colleague and now a rival candidate Azam Khan, saying he is fighting polls to "legalise his acts".

Seeking a third term from Rampur Lok Sbha seat - this time as a BJP candidate, Bollywood actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada on Monday attacked her one-time Samajwadi Party colleague and now a rival candidate Azam Khan, saying he is fighting polls to "legalise his acts". "I have an emotional attachment with the people of Rampur. I am here to work for them and make Narendra Modi our prime minister once again while Azam is fighting election to legalise his acts," Jaya Prada said. Jaya Prada, who had created history in 2004 by winning the Rampur seat for the first time for SP, defeating the heavyweight, sitting Congress MP Begum Noor Bano by 85,000 votes, is now back as a BJP candidate. Asked what differences she finds in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls as compared to her earlier bids, Jaya Prada said, "With the BJP cadre around with me, things have become much easier. I had to manage things earlier on my own but with the cadre support this time, it is quite easy to manage them." On how she takes Azam Khan's statement calling her a singer-dancer, Jaya Prada said, "He can say anything. He did not have any respect for women. It's his habit to make such statements but the people of Rampur knows him very well." They dislike what he says and will reply to him with their votes, she added. "In 2004, when I was in Mumbai (acting in Bollywood) and contested from here, he (Azam) campaigned for me. Didn't he know me then? He now calls me 'amrapali' (dancer), naachne wali etc. It's his habit, he can say anything to any women. He is a performer himself," she added. About the response she is getting from the people of Rampur, Jaya Prada said, "Jatavs and Dalits are unhappy with the SP. They are with us. Azam, who has been nine-time MLA from Rampur has done nothing for rural areas. He had been a Cabinet minister but rural areas still lacks development as he did nothing." On her rivals' charges that she is an outsider and in Rampur for the Lok Sabha elections only, Jaya Prada asked, "How can I be outsider?" "I represented the constituency in 2004 and 2009. I have been with the people in their good and bad times. They (rivals) are trying to confuse people but they are certainly not confused. They have made up their mind." Referring to various controversial remarks made by Azam Khan in past, Jaya Prada said, "Those who call Bharat Mata as 'dayan', who does not acknowledge Kashmir as part of India and use foul language against our PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath, stands exposed before people. Their anger is visible when I meet them and they share their views." Asked if she missed her friend Amar Singh in her poll campaigning, Jaya Prada, who had contested the 2014 polls from Bijnore on a RLD ticket but lost her deposit and slipped into political oblivion, said she was "concerned" about his health. I pray for his speedy recovery. May he be fine, she said. On her election issues, Jaya Prada said, she was fighting the poll for restoration of ?women's pride and freeing Rampur from the "illegal grip of Azam Khan". "I also want to ensure development of the constituency," she said. "I am sure the people of Rampur will once again give me a chance to represent them," she added. Rampur is a minority-dominated Lok Sabha constituency in western Uttar Pradesh. It had been a Congress stronghold from 1952 to 1989 before the BJP won it for the first time in 1991. The Congress, however, managed to wrest it back in 1996 by fielding Begum Noor Bano. In 1998, BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi won the seat but the next year, Begum Noor Bano got it back for the Congress again. The Samajwadi Party made its entry in Rampur in 2004, fielding Jaya Prada who defeated Noor Bano by a big margin. The Congress did not field Noor Bano this time and gave ticket to Sanjay Kapoor from Rampur, making the fight for it virtually a direct one between Jaya Prada and Azam Khan who is a nine-time MLA from the Rampur assembly seat.

Azam Khan fighting polls to legalise his acts: Jaya Prada

Star power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Veteran actress Jaya Prada joins BJP, may contest from Rampur

Veteran actor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaya-prada-says-azam-khan-reminds-her-of-padmaavats-khilji-35299">Jaya Prada</a> has joined the BJP.

The announcement was made in Delhi.&nbsp;The news agency PTI meanwhile reported that the BJP is expected to field Jaya Prada from Uttar Pradesh's Rampur constituency.&nbsp;

Jaya Prada has won twice from Rampur, but on a Samajwadi Party ticket.&nbsp;

Jaya Prada was a close associate of the former Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh.&nbsp;

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If fielded from Rampur, Jaya Prada will take on senior SP leader Azam Khan.&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)

Veteran actor Jaya Prada has joined the BJP. The announcement was made in Delhi. The news agency PTI meanwhile reported that the BJP is expected to field Jaya Prada from Uttar Pradesh's Rampur constituency.

Veteran actor Jaya Prada has joined the BJP. The announcement was made in Delhi. The news agency PTI meanwhile reported that the BJP is expected to field Jaya Prada from Uttar Pradesh's Rampur constituency. Jaya Prada has won twice from Rampur, but on a Samajwadi Party ticket. Jaya Prada was a close associate of the former Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh. Delhi: Veteran actor and former MP Jaya Prada joins Bharatiya Janata Party. pic.twitter.com/vmZD3H1PSL — ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2019 × If fielded from Rampur, Jaya Prada will take on senior SP leader Azam Khan. (With inputs from PTI)

Veteran actor, former MP Jaya Prada joins the BJP

Bollywood actress and politician Jaya Prada on Saturday said that Khilji&#39;s character in Padmaavat reminded her of Azam Khan.&nbsp;

As per Prada, Samajwadi Party leader, Azam Khan, had harassed her during re-election from Rampur constituency in Uttar Pradesh in 2009.&nbsp;

In 2009, she accused SP leader Azam Khan of circulating material to sully her image and said she would complain to the Election Commission about it.

&nbsp;&quot;When I was watching Padmaavat, Khilji&#39;s character reminded me of Azam Khan ji, how he had harassed me during elections when I was contesting,&quot; she told news agency ANI.

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The veteran actress had previously said senior party leader Azam Khan was distributing CDs with morphed and objectionable photos of her.

In 2015, the former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and Prada were sacked from SP. Singh had told Khan to avoid making comments on UP Governor Ram Naik as he holds a constitutional post.

&quot;Azam is close to Mulayam Singh Yadav and due to him, me and Jaya Prada were sacked form SP. Such statements from him will adversely affect party&#39;s reputation&quot;, he had said then.&nbsp;

The 55-year-old has continuously accused Azam Khan of harassing her.&nbsp;

As per Prada, Samajwadi Party leader, Azam Khan, had harassed her during re-election from Rampur constituency in Uttar Pradesh in 2009

Bollywood actress and politician Jaya Prada on Saturday said that Khilji's character in Padmaavat reminded her of Azam Khan. As per Prada, Samajwadi Party leader, Azam Khan, had harassed her during re-election from Rampur constituency in Uttar Pradesh in 2009. In 2009, she accused SP leader Azam Khan of circulating material to sully her image and said she would complain to the Election Commission about it. "When I was watching Padmaavat, Khilji's character reminded me of Azam Khan ji, how he had harassed me during elections when I was contesting," she told news agency ANI. When I was watching #Padmaavat , Khilji's character reminded me of Azam Khan ji, how he had harassed me during elections when I was contesting: Jaya Prada pic.twitter.com/NVRi59aK8A — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 10, 2018 × The veteran actress had previously said senior party leader Azam Khan was distributing CDs with morphed and objectionable photos of her. In 2015, the former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and Prada were sacked from SP. Singh had told Khan to avoid making comments on UP Governor Ram Naik as he holds a constitutional post. "Azam is close to Mulayam Singh Yadav and due to him, me and Jaya Prada were sacked form SP. Such statements from him will adversely affect party's reputation", he had said then. The 55-year-old has continuously accused Azam Khan of harassing her.

'Azam Khan reminds me of Padmaavat's Khilji,' Jaya Prada says

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