National Sports Day 2024: Here Are Bollywood's Athletic Stars 

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Saiyami Kher Sprinting/Cricket/Badminton

Saiyami Kher is renowned for her athletic discipline, which she has maintained even after becoming a successful actor. Before stepping into the world of films, she was actively involved in sports and played cricket, badminton, and sprinting at zonal and district-level tournaments. Currently, she is preparing for the international sporting event Ironman.

Richa Chadha - Kabaddi

Richa Chadha, known for her versatility as an actor, was a dedicated Kabaddi player during her school days in Delhi. The "Fukrey" actress, who recently became a mother, represented her school in zonal Kabaddi tournaments across the city. Her early training in Kabaddi proved invaluable when she was cast in the film "Panga," where she portrayed a Kabaddi player.

Ali Fazal - Basketball

Before Ali Fazal became a renowned actor, he was an avid basketball player during his time at Doon School. Ali actively participated in various zonal and intercollegiate basketball tournaments and initially aspired to pursue a career in basketball. However, due to a serious injury, he was forced to step away from the sport and explore alternative career paths.

Gulshan Devaiah - Javelin

Gulshan Devaiah has truly been a jack of all trades before finding his calling in the Hindi film industry. Before pursuing acting, Gulshan was on a path to become a fashion designer. Before his fashion career, he was an active sports enthusiast and excelled as a javelin thrower during his academic years. The "Ulajh" actor ranked number one in district-level sporting events, but he couldn’t quite make it to the state level.

Akshay Oberoi - Sprinting

Akshay Oberoi, the blue-eyed boy who recently garnered much love and success for his performance in Fighter, was a sports enthusiast long before making his mark in the film industry. Born and raised in New Jersey, US, Akshay was an avid cross-country marathon sprinter during his university days.