From IIT to OTT: 7 IITians Who Chose Acting Over Engineering

By Saurav Pandey | January 27, 2025

From IIT to OTT: 7 IITians Who Chose Acting Over Engineering

From IIT to the big screen, here are 7 IITians who decided to pursue acting instead of engineering.

Arunabh Kumar is the creative mind behind the hugely popular YouTube channel TVF. Education: IIT Kharagpur

Arunabh Kumar

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Amol Parashar made waves with his role as Chitvan in the hit web series Tripling. Education: IIT Delhi

Amol Parashar

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Chetan Bhagat is a renowned author whose books have been adapted into blockbuster films like Three Idiots and 2 States. Education: IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad

Chetan Bhagat

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Biswa Kalyan Rath is one of India’s top comedians, known for his intelligent humor. Education: IIT Kharagpur

Biswa Kalyan Rath

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An integral member of TVF, Biswapati Sarkar is a writer, director, and actor. Education: IIT Kharagpur

Biswapati Sarkar

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Jitendra Kumar, also known as Jitu, is a versatile actor in both Bollywood and web series. Education: IIT Kharagpur

Jitendra Kumar

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Vipul Goyal is a renowned comedian who transitioned from IIT Bombay to the entertainment industry. Education: IIT Bombay

Vipul Goyal

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