Kamya Punjabi on entering politics: "Want to focus on women empowerment, help those who suffer domestic violence"

Kamya Punjabi, who has impressed us for so many years with her acting chops, is all set to join politics. Kamya's decision to become a politician was known to the public just yesterday and now, she has opened up about it. She revealed why she decided to give politics and shot, and what drove her to take the decision. She also revealed whether she would be quitting acting.

Talking to ETimes, Kamya said, " Even when I was at the peak of my TV career, I was certain that I wanted to join politics in the future. When my show Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki ended in September, I started working on what I had envisioned for myself. Tehseen Poonawalla, whom I met on Bigg Boss 13 (she made an appearance on the show as a celebrity guest), learnt about my political aspirations. He realised that I had the potential and guided me through it. I want to serve my country and work on causes I strongly feel for. Besides other things, I want to focus on women empowerment and help those who suffer domestic violence in our country. I, too, have suffered silently in the past for many years. The desire to join politics stems from a strong cause. I am not hungry for power, I just want to work."

She also revealed that she is open to work from anywhere, be it Mumbai or Delhi. Talking about whether she'd be quitting acting, Kamya said, "Acting is my first love and I will continue to do it. I will balance the two and divide my time. I have seen lead actors of my shows go on leave for eight days at a stretch, but the work doesn’t suffer. When I join a show, I will inform my producers of my responsibilities and I am sure that they will be happy to adjust. Having said that, if it’s required of me, I will enter politics full time. For me, it’s not just about being a face, I will walk the talk. My actions will speak louder than words."

We are waiting to see Kamya take her first steps in the world of politics.