Nana Patekar - He belonged to a poor family and did many odd jobs to feed himself in Mumbai. Now he is a well known and established actor in Bollywood, who donates a major part of his earnings to charity.
Kalki Koechlin - In an interview she confessed of being sexually abused as a child at the age of 9. Now she inspires women everywhere she goes and encourages many to speak up about their issues.
Deepika Padukone - In an interview she left everyone in shock, when she spoke about her fight with depression. She decided to open up about her problem to spread awareness among common people.