8 Bollywood Celebrities and Their Inspiring Success Stories You Didn't Know About

Before becoming the 'Khiladi' of Bollywood, did you know that Akshay Kumar worked as a restaurant waiter in Bangkok?

05 November, 2020

8 Bollywood Celebrities and Their Inspiring Success Stories You Didn't Know About

Before becoming the 'Khiladi' of Bollywood, did you know that Akshay Kumar worked as a restaurant waiter in Bangkok?

Did you know that Akshay Kumar worked at a restaurant in Bangkok, in his early days? Initially he served as a waiter, but later got promoted to the position of a chef. It was through his focused martial arts training that when he returned to India he changed the face of action in Bollywood films.

1AkshayDid you know that Akshay Kumar worked at a restaurant in Bangkok, in his early days? Initially he served as a waiter, but later got promoted to the position of a chef. It was through his focused martial arts training that when he returned to India he changed the face of action in Bollywood films.

After losing his father, Arshad dropped out of 10th grade and began earning a living to sustain his family. From working in a photo lab to becoming a door-to-door cosmetics salesman, he did whatever he could to feed his family. It was only later that he got his break in Bollywood and floored us with his performance in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

2ArshadAfter losing his father, Arshad dropped out of 10th grade and began earning a living to sustain his family. From working in a photo lab to becoming a door-to-door cosmetics salesman, he did whatever he could to feed his family. It was only later that he got his break in Bollywood and floored us with his performance in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

Boman Irani has worked at his ancestral bakery as well as at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel as a house keeping staff. It was only after these humble beginnings that the actor tried his hand at theater and began acting in plays, that eventually brought him to Bollywood.

3Boman IraniBoman Irani has worked at his ancestral bakery as well as at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel as a house keeping staff. It was only after these humble beginnings that the actor tried his hand at theater and began acting in plays, that eventually brought him to Bollywood.

A simple girl from Himachal Pradesh, India, Kangana Ranaut had absolutely no connections in the film industry. Against her family's wishes to join Bollywood, she ran away from home and earned enough only to make ends meet. And, look at where she stands today; a bold woman who isn't afraid to voice her opinions.

4KanganaA simple girl from Himachal Pradesh, India, Kangana Ranaut had absolutely no connections in the film industry. Against her family's wishes to join Bollywood, she ran away from home and earned enough only to make ends meet. And, look at where she stands today; a bold woman who isn't afraid to voice her opinions.

Nawazuddin hails from a family of farmers. At different points in life he has worked as a watchman, at a pharmacy etc. It was his interest in cinema that took him to the National School of Drama, from where he began acting in small roles and charted his remarkable journey through Bollywood.

5NawazuddinNawazuddin hails from a family of farmers. At different points in life he has worked as a watchman, at a pharmacy etc. It was his interest in cinema that took him to the National School of Drama, from where he began acting in small roles and charted his remarkable journey through Bollywood.

Coming from a financially unstable background, Rajinikanth took up any and every job that was offered to him; be it a coolie or a bus conductor. It was only when he started acting in mythological plays that his journey in films actually commenced.

6rajnikanth.jpgComing from a financially unstable background, Rajinikanth took up any and every job that was offered to him; be it a coolie or a bus conductor. It was only when he started acting in mythological plays that his journey in films actually commenced.

The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan came from a simple, below middle-class family who resided in Delhi. Soon after, he tragically lost his parents at the mere age of 15. Realising that his true passion involved acting and being on screen, he quit his Masters in Mass Communication education and began tracing his path into the film fraternity.

7Shah Rukh KhanThe King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan came from a simple, below middle-class family who resided in Delhi. Soon after, he tragically lost his parents at the mere age of 15. Realising that his true passion involved acting and being on screen, he quit his Masters in Mass Communication education and began tracing his path into the film fraternity.

After her father passed away due to an alcohol addiction, her family's financial condition was extremely weak. So much so, that they had to borrow money from friends and relatives to organise his funeral. It was through talent and determination that Farah made her way into B-town as a choreographer, later to become a renowned director.

8Farah Khan KunderAfter her father passed away due to an alcohol addiction, her family's financial condition was extremely weak. So much so, that they had to borrow money from friends and relatives to organise his funeral. It was through talent and determination that Farah made her way into B-town as a choreographer, later to become a renowned director.

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