6 Bollywood Celebs Who Left Their Career For Acting

Akshay Kumar - We all know, he used to work as a chef and a martial arts trainer in Bangkok. He left his teaching, after getting paid a huge amount for two days of shooting, for a modeling assignment and went on to become an actor.

Ameesha Patel - She started her career as an economic analyst at Khandwala Securities Limited, after winning a gold medal in her graduation. But, she left her job to become an actress. She was spotted by her father's schoolmate, Rakesh Roshan and got selected for her debut film.

Amitabh Bachchan - It is said that before getting a break in Bollywood, he tried his hand in All India Radio as a Radio Jockey, but got rejected. Now here we are, today he is referred as the star of the millennium.

Deepika Padukone - If she wouldn't have decided to take up a career in acting, she could have been a national level badminton player and would have very well represented India. 

Parineeti Chopra - She was very good at her academics and used to work in the marketing department of Yash Raj Films. She then quit her job to pursue acting.

Tusshar Kapoor - He could have been a part of the top management in a financial company, if he hadn't chosen a career in Bollywood.

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