- By Piyali Bhadra
- Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Eliminating the star kids from Bollywood, there are several self-made actors the industry has witnessed over the years, who have marked a dotting imprint across the nation with their acting skills. Brimming with talents, acting is not the only field they have their mastery in. You will be surprised to know that some A-list Bollywood actors come from Engineering background and over the time have shifted their focus into the field of acting. Most of these artists have found their passion in Bollywood, but once were the masters of Mathematics and Physics, that they aced the B.Tech stream. Let’s take a look at some of such maestros present in Bollywood.
Sushant Singh Rajput
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Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was a phenomenal actor and a humble individual. He was a brilliant actor with a range of skills, but was also a proud prodigy, as he was able to write with both hands and had a keen fascination for the moon and stars. The actor also purchased land on the moon and was a trained pilot. Sushant Singh Rajput got the All India 7th rank in AIEEE exam and was a graduate from the Delhi Technical University. However, to pursue his dream passion in acting, the actor left the profession and started working in Hindi television shows and eventually became a leading Bollywood actor.
Vicky Kaushal
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The ‘Punjabi Munda’ next door, the actor graduated from Mumbai’s Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in 2009 and has a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications. However, over time he heard his calling in the segment of acting and shifted to Bollywood, making his grand debut in Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Masaan.’ The film was critically acclaimed and was loved by the audience.
Kartik Aaryan
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The rising star of Bollywood, Kartik Aaryan stepped in Mumbai to pursue an Engineering degree in Biotechnology from D.Y. Patil College of Engineering. However, during his college years, he also kept trying to get a big break in films, until he got lucky and featured in Luv Ranjan’s ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama.’ Now, one of the leading actors in Bollywood, Kartik Aaryan is every director’s first preference.
Kriti Sanon
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Born and brought up in Delhi, Kriti Sanon completed her Bachelor of Technology from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida. Soon after her graduation she moved to Mumbai in order to achieve her dreams and entered Bollywood with ‘Heropanti’ opposite Tiger Shroff. The film was a success making her dreams come true. Since then, Kriti Sanon never looked back, and now is a proud recipient of a Filmfare and a National Award.
Tapsee Pannu
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Tapsee Pannu completed her Computer Science Engineering from Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology in New Delhi. She also got a job as a Software Engineer, but realised her love for acting and started doing modeling assignments. After several gigs, she finally started her acting career with David Dhawan’s ‘Chashme Baddoor’ released in 2013 opposite Ali Zafar. The actress will next be seen with Shah Rukh Khan in Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki.’
Sonu Sood
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This name became severely popular during the pandemic times, making his fans realise how down-to-earth Sonu Sood’s personality is. The actor coming from a humble background completed his graduation from Yashwantrao Chavan College of Engineering in Nagpur. The actor also did several modeling assignments before entering Bollywood, and now is a popular name in the industry with a huge fandom across the nation.
R. Madhavan
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Known as the chocolate boy of Bollywood in the 90s, R. Madhavan gained fame after starring in ‘Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mei’ alongside Saif Ali Khan and Dia Mirza. Essaying the role of Maddy, the actor gained a mass fan-following over the years and has a degree in Engineering from Rajaram College in Kolhapur. He also has a Public Speaking Degree from Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai.
