I hate being called a politician: Babul Supriyo
India, April 26 -- Singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo is wary of the label that now defines his career's second innings, arguing that the term "politician" is often associated with "evil". The Rajya Sabha MP from the All India Trinamool Congress, who recently released a remix of classic hit Inteha Ho Gayi, says, "I hate being called a politician because a politician is often used as a term to define 'evil'... In Bollywood films, when you wish to have a villain who can commit any heinous crime, just make him a Politician like Jameer Jamali (character in Dhurandhar films) and he will justify all event and do them neatly too."
With the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections wrapped, the 55-year-old says he wants to be seen as someone who delivers on the ground. "I call myself a public representative who loves to get the job done as per the direction of your boss," he says, adding, "Politics isn't a thankless job, if you work honestly, people do thank you."
Speaking in on celebrities entering politics, he believes star power has limits. "Star status can make you win your first election. but if you behave like a star and don't perform, you'll lose the second very badly," he says. Drawing a parallel with his musical roots, he adds, "Singers and public representatives are both prepaid, the audience pays first, and performance comes later."...
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