JM Bashir, a celebrated figure in the Tamil film industry, transitioned from his successful career as an actor and producer to actively engage in the political landscape. His journey into politics commenced with his affiliation with the ADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) before subsequently aligning himself with the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), a transition indicative of his evolving commitment to making a difference in the political realm of Tamil Nadu.

During his induction into the DMK, JM Bashir had the honor of joining the party in the presence of the esteemed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin.