Dubbing the MNS agitation against north Indian migrants as a 'political stunt', actor and Congress MP Govinda on Friday said Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan should not be dragged into petty politics.
''People like Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar and Dililp Kumar are legends and the Indians are known worldwide because of them. It is better that they are not dragged into petty politics,'' he told reporters at his residence in Mumbai.
Govinda felt that Big B is being targeted by some parties probably because he is close to a certain political party.
He, however, said Raj has a right to put forth his viewpoint.
There was no harm in listening to him, but one cannot subscribe to his views, he said. ''The entire country is like one body. We cannot cut one at the cost of another.''
Asked why Bollywood had not come out in support of Bachchan, Govinda said: ''The film industry comprises artists not politicians. One wrong comment or statement can have serious repercussions.''
Asserting that he was not quitting politics, the actor-politician said though he was learning the ropes of politics, he had performed satisfactorily as an MP while managing his film career.
''There is opposition to me from various quarters hence I have to work in secrecy. I can say that I am 50 per cent successful.''
Asked whether he would contest the elections next year, the actor said he would not like to comment on it.