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Several popular actors in Bollywood have transitioned smoothly from corporate jobs and careers to the entertainment industry. Here are some of them who rose to stardom with their acting craft.
This confidant star might not have begun with acting, but his heart always beats for the arts. Khurrana worked as a radio jockey, VJ and television presenter before his debut in Vicky Donor.
This 'Haseen Dillruba' pursued a career in software after studying computer science but later followed her passion in acting. She made her Bollywood debut with Chashme Baddoor.
Before making his impressive debut in Band Baaja Baaraat, Bollywood’s power-house Ranveer Singh was a copywriter and worked with a few advertising firms.
Actor John Abraham pursued Masters in Management from Mumbai and worked as a media planner before trying his luck in modelling and the glamour world.
Randeep Hooda's acting flair is today recognised and lauded by cinephiles and critics but before becoming an actor he worked as a waiter and a night-club driver.
This actress studied in a business school. She applied for an accountant position at Yash Raj Films but was offered an internship in marketing and public relations before her debut in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl.