By Vaishnavi Gavankar | August 11, 2025
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Worked as a voice narrator for Bhuvan Shome (1969) before his acting breakthrough. His deep baritone later became one of Bollywood’s most iconic voices.
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Did behind-the-scenes work and small TV crew jobs before acting in TV serials like Fauji. His early exposure to sets shaped his on-screen confidence.
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Started as a photographer and theatre backstage worker. He shot portfolio pictures for aspiring models before acting in films.
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Worked as a chemist and also a watchman at a film studio before entering NSD. He did background and extra roles long before becoming a lead actor.
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Began as a model and even worked as a travel agency employee. He appeared in advertisements before his first big role in Hero (1983).
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Did small, uncredited parts and crowd scenes in films before getting his break in Love Sex Aur Dhokha. He observed film sets closely to learn the craft.
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Entered the industry as a model walking for major designers. She was spotted during a commercial shoot before being cast in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
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Worked as a radio jockey and TV host (MTV Roadies winner) before acting in films. His communication skills and spontaneity came from those days.
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Bhumi worked as an casting assistant in Yash Raj Studio before making her debut in the Bollywood film Dumm Lagake Haisha.
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