Audiences are always curious to know more about their favorites be it people, food or places. Today we’re going to dig deeper into the past work profiles of your favorite actors and actresses. Many actors and actresses dreamed of pursuing other paths but were dragged by destiny into acting. Let’s dive.
Nawazuddin siddiqui
The National Film Award winner, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was a chemist before pursuing acting. After graduating with Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Gurukul University, Hridwar, he worked as a chemist in Vadodara. Reached Delhi in search of another job and ended up drawn towards acting. He acted in multiple plays in multiple languages before admitting himself in NSD, Delhi.
- Parineeti Chopra
Actress cum ace student Parineeti Chopra is a triple honors degree holder.After obtaining triple Honors in Business, Finance and Economics, the actress made her debut in a rom-com Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Prior to her acting career, she worked as a public relations consultant in Yash Raj Films.
- Song Joong-Ki
Song Joong-Ki known for his Lawyer-Consigliere character in Vincenzo, aspired to be a short track speed skater. He went up to the National level to represent his city Daejeon. Unfortunately, some serious injury led him to give up on his dream in high school.However, he got the opportunity to showcase his skating skills in a K-drama named “Triple”.
- Song Hye-Kyo
The Glory actress, Song Hye-Kyo was under training for a professional skater but quit as soon as she entered high school. Instead she generated interest in modeling and won many modeling contests that eventually led her into acting. She also received the Best Actress award for her retaliating character in “The Glory”.
- Boman Irani
Boman Irani is widely known for his role of Viru Sahastrabuddhe alias Virus in 3 idiots. He worked as a waiter and service attendant in Taj Mahal Palace & Tower for around 2 years and was a helping hand for her mother’s bakery and namkeen shop. He started as a sports photographer, later starred in advertisements. To this date he has been credited for over 100 films.
- Akshay Kumar
Just like his multiple themed films, Akshay Kumar worked a myriad of jobs. Starting as a waiter he worked as a chef, jewelry seller and a martial arts trainer. The Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood was a assistant photographer and a background dancer before debuting in ‘Saugandh’
- Lee Min-Ho
The actor captivated everyone’s heart with his high-class heartthrob character in ‘Boys Over Flowers”, Min-Ho originally dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player as a child but only to be shattered because of an injury during his elementary school. A lot of his fans express their gratitude for pursuing acting where he has since gained immense success.
- Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda is a unique figure in the Indian film industry due to his on and off-screen interests. The Sarbjit actor worked at a car washing center and as a waiter at a Chinese restaurant in Australia while completing his bachelor’s and master’s degree. Before turning to acting he worked in the marketing team of an airline.
- Lee Bo-Young
South Korea’s one of the most respected actresses, Lee Bo-young started as a model before pursuing her career in acting. The actress wanted to be a news presenter. Although she made it into the top 15 candidates, she couldn’t retain the position and ended up becoming an exclusive model for Asiana Airlines.
- Ko Min-Si
In her latest reality show “Jinny’s Kitchen”, Ko Min-Si revealed that she was a wedding planner prior to becoming an actress. Her prior work experience is often seen on-camera. She is admired for her natural acting skills that add nuances to her characters in drama.
