By Hindustan Times
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday said that actress Rekha and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar "deserved" to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
"In each session of Parliament, President nominates few set of individuals for Rajya Sabha from the fields of art, film etc. It's an honorary position. Whoever nominated for this (Rajya Sabha) are deserving people (sic)," Big B told reporters at an event held for promotion of his soon-to-be-released film, Department.
"I remember even (actress) Nargisji was nominated for Rajya Sabha," he said.
However, the nomination of the maestro to the higher House seems to haven't gone down well with actor Sanjay Dutt.
"It is an honour to be in Rajya Sabha. I'M a die-hard fan of Sachin...he is a pride...jewel of India. But IT'S NOT THAT I AM happy that he's a Rajya Sabha member....he must have been the best way he is," Dutt said.
When asked if being a parliamentarian might be too demanding for Rekha and Sachin, Bachchan said, "IT'S their personal decision...leave it to them".
Meanwhile, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who was also present at the occasion, evaded direct reply at the issue, saying, "I'VE no idea about cricket and politics"
