''Rajini had always wished to join politics''

It is a known fact that popular actress Hema Malini is contesting elections from Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura constituency in support of BJP. In a recent interview, when asked about the recent Narendra Modi – Superstar Rajinikanth meet, she said, “I am glad that the meet happened. Rajini had always wished to join politics. However, he has not taken it up due to issues known only to him.”
 

Hema said that Superstar was always interested in engaging the audience from a stage. She said, “He even appreciated me doing that.”
 

Finally, she said, “If Superstar wants to come into politics, he is always welcome.”