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Ever wondered what your favorite Bollywood stars were doing before fame? From selling sandwiches to stammering struggles, these stories prove that stardom wasn’t handed to them—it was fought for.
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Before Bollywood’s king, he reportedly survived a near-death scare when a fire broke out in his Delhi home.
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She faced repeated rejections for ads because casting directors found her “too plain.” Now she is one of the topmost female actors in the country.
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Long before Band Baaja Baaraat, he freestyled rap on Mumbai streets for pocket money. It seems Gully Boy was indeed the perfect film for him.
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Almost became a pro dancer in London but switched to modeling after a teenage injury. Debuted in Bollywood later and has now amassed a career of over two decades.
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Juggled bartending and helping with theatre productions before his Masaan breakthrough. Assistant directing on three films before Gangs of Wasseypur series.
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Tried his hand at photography and fashion shoots before stepping into films. In surprising ways, he debuted at the age of 28.
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On her first Om Shanti Om shoot day, she was so overwhelmed she nearly quit. Deepika shared multiple stories about the same which was also accepted by director Farah Khan. Currently, she is one of the highest-paid Indian actresses.
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A shy kid battling stammering, he turned his biggest weakness into on-screen confidence. Currently, one of the most-loved and beautiful men in the world.