Will movie stars shine bright in elections 2014?

When Panag's name was announced, she seemed to have an edge due to her youth appeal but BJP changed the equation by pitching its own star in Kirron, who has had an acclaimed career behind her.

Congress candidate Pawan Kumar Bansal, who had to quit the Raiway Ministry under a cloud, is caught in the fight of the dimpled beauties.

AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, had many sympathisers in Bollywood during his pre-political, Anna Hazare days but many have drifted away post his political debut. The party may still throw some surprises from Bollywood.

Congress is relying on regional appeal by fielding Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan (Jaunpur), actress Nagma (Meerut) with veteran actor Raj Babbar (Gaziabad).  

BJP, led by Narendra Modi, is also going with old faithful in Sinha (Patna Sahib), Hema Malini (Mathura) besides adding newcomers Paresh Rawal (Ahmedabad East), Joy Banerjee (Birbhum), Babul Suprio (Asansol) in the mix.