10 Bollywood stars who went from rags to riches

By entertainment desk may 30, 2024

Kani Kusruti

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Recently, actress Kani Kusruti, who starred in Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light', opened up about the financial struggles she faced when she started out in films. We look at other rags to riches stories of Bollywood stars.

Shah Rukh Khan

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From a Delhi middle-class boy to the King of Bollywood, SRK's journey is legendary.

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Amitabh Bachchan

Once struggling to find work, Big B now reigns as one of the most respected actors in the industry.

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Rajinikanth

Starting as a bus conductor, Rajinikanth's rise to superstardom in Indian cinema is awe-inspiring.

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Akshay Kumar

From being a chef and martial arts instructor, Akshay Kumar's hard work led him to Bollywood fame.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui

From a small village in Uttar Pradesh to critically acclaimed roles, Nawazuddin’s perseverance paid off.

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Jackie Shroff

Once living in a chawl, Jackie Shroff's talent propelled him to Bollywood stardom.

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Boman Irani

From working as a waiter and photographer, Boman Irani carved out a successful acting career

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Kangana Ranaut

Defying odds from a small-town girl to a top Bollywood actress, Kangana's story is inspirational.

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Manoj Bajpayee

From a farmer's son in Bihar to winning national awards, Manoj Bajpayee’s journey is remarkable

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Johnny Lever

Starting as a street performer, Johnny Lever’s comedic talent made him a household name in Bollywood.

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