Raj Babbar says ‘no regrets’ as he looks back at career, joining politics: ‘Maybe I could’ve earned lot more money’

After a decade of being in the film industry, Raj Babbar entered politics in the late 80s as he felt it would be the best platform for him to do social service.

Raj Babbar talks about his career and politics. (Express File Photo)

Veteran actor Raj Babbar is proud of his journey in films and politics and says he carved his own path which gave him a lot of respect even if not necessarily a lot of money. Babbar is popular for featuring in films like Zeenat Aman starrer Insaf Ka Tarazu, Nikaah and Aaj Ki Aawaz among others. In the late 80s, the actor entered politics. In an interview with Rajshri Unplugged, the actor opened up about his life.

“I was interested in social service, so I thought the best thing would be to become a politician because the platform of politics is huge and I thought I would be able to voice my thoughts on reel as well as real life. I have no regrets. Sure, maybe I could have earned a lot more money which I didn’t. But this is God’s blessing.

“My grandfather and father, both in railways, would live in quarters. I spent my life in rented houses, but the first house that I bought was here in Mumbai. It was registered in my name, the first house which was owned in two and a half generation of the family! It felt good. Mujhe kabhi kuch kami nazar nahi aayi. I chose my own path,” he said.

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In the last decade, the actor and Congress politician featured in films like Salman Khan’s Bodyguard, Saif Ali Khan starrer Bullet Raja and OTT ventures like Dil Bekaraar and Happy Family: Conditions Apply.

“I still want to work, I have worked in films like Bodyguard, Bullet Raja, Fashion, and then I experimented and did a few web series as well. I am not one of those who feels, ‘Ok that’s it, I have done enough.’ Till the time my body is in a potion, I will work. I will keep doing better,” Babbar said.

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