Bollywood music composer duo Sajid and Wajid Ali on Sunday joined the BJP in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai.
The two musician brothers joined the saffron party at a programme organised by BJP's youth wing on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday.
"There is only one promise we can make ourselves on Atal-ji's birthday, to make India corruption-free. Atal-ji worked hard all his life to enhance the nation's capabilities and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi is only fulfilling Atal-ji's dreams," Fadnavis said at the event.
"I ask every youth present here to teach ten people how to conduct trade in cashless way and help fulfil Atal-ji'sdream of corruption-free nation," Fadnavis said.
"During his tenure (as the PM) Atal-ji brought immenserepute to the country in the international arena," he said and added that whatever BJP is today is because of Vajpayee.
Sajid–Wajid, sons of Ustad Sharafat Khan, a tabla player, have composed music for several hit films in Bollywood such as Tere Naam (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Partner (2007), Dabangg (2010) and many others.
The duo had also composed IPL 4 theme song "Dhoom Dhoom Dhoom Dhadaka" with Wajid singing the title track.
(With PTI inputs)
