There is no denying the fact that nepotism exists in the Indian film industry. However, at the same time, we cannot ignore the stories of superstars who entered the industry as outsiders and became some of the leading faces of Indian cinema.
8 Bollywood Celebrities Who Returned To Riches from Rags
Few other than the Kapoors and Bhatts are running the industry, and they have managed to break the industry’s rigid norms. They turned their fortunes around based on their talent and dedication alone. Here is a list of Bollywood celebrities whose stories are so inspiring that they can be turned into stand-alone movies.
#1.Shah Rukh Khan
The Bollywood Badshah came from a humble family, and to pursue his acting career, he dropped out to pursue a Master’s in Mass Communication. From TV to films, SRK found his own way to success. Little did we know, his wife, Gauri Khan, wanted him to fail so she could lead a normal life. However, his hard work and dedication paid off, and he made it to the top as no one else dared to achieve the status of “outsider’.
#2.Boman Irani
From working as a waiter at the Taj Mahal Palace to running his hometown bakery, Boman Irani’s path to fame was anything but conventional. He started acting in plays after trying his hand at photography. One day, Rajkumar Hirani noticed him and cast him as the famous Dr. Asthana in “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.” He never looked back after that crucial character portrayal.
#3.Akshay Kumar
Earlier, ” Khiladi Kumar” of the Indian film industry used to work as a waiter in a restaurant in Bangkok. While working in a restaurant, he was promoted and became a cook. Despite being a cook, he had to sleep on the floor of this restaurant. Later, he returned to India with sound martial arts training and changed the face of action heroes in Bollywood.
#4.Farah khan
Farah Khan and her brother Sajid Khan were torn apart by their parents, who separated. The family’s finances were in dire straits after his father died of alcoholism. The situation was so bad that he had to borrow money from friends and relatives to bury his father. Later, Farah, a self-taught dancer, became one of the great choreographers of Bollywood. And now he is also a successful director.
#5.Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth is considered a god in the film industry. However, he was not born that way. The man took whatever job came his way, as he was from a financially unstable family. From a bus conductor to a coolie, Rajinikanth saw the worst days of his life until he started playing small roles in fictional dramas. His interest in acting took him to films, and now he is ruling the Indian film industry!
#6.Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin was one of eight children from a family of farmers. From working in a pharmacy to becoming a janitor, he juggles a few odd jobs and tries hard to make ends meet. However, his talent for acting brought him to the National School of Drama. Then he started with small roles in films. Now the same person has made a special place for himself in Bollywood.
#7.Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is the director of the famous movie “Rang De Basanti”. He did not have an easy life. He studied at Shri Ram College of Commerce as he was a brilliant student. But, due to a lack of money, he was forced to work as a salesperson for a vacuum cleaner company. His interest in the movies helps him reach Mumbai. But he found himself working as a spot boy on the sets. Later, he finally made his debut film, ‘Aks,” and after that, he never stopped.
#8.Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi belonged to a wealthy family. However, after his father passed away, his life descended from a bungalow to a studio apartment. He dropped out of school in the 10th grade to earn a living. From working in a photo lab to becoming a door-to-door cosmetics salesman, he worked really hard to become stable. Eventually, he made it to the movies, and now we know him as “Circuit.”
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