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India.com
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
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This actress is a gold medalist in Economics, became a sensation after debut, her career got ruined after falling in love with a director, she is…
Childhood photos of celebs are also going viral on social media. Childhood photos of stars like Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are present on social media. This photo is of a heroine who created a stir in Bollywood as soon as she debuted. This girl's first film was such a hit that she became one of the top actresses of the industry. But, very soon, her fate took a turn, and this actress stayed away from films for a long time. Despite being beautiful and talented, this actress's career could not take off as expected. Her two serious affairs and the breakup affected her career a lot. Can you tell the name of this girl? Gold medalist in Economics If you still haven't recognised her, then let us tell you that this actress is none other than Amisha Patel, who was not only good in acting but also in studies. Amisha is one of the most educated actresses in the industry and has been a gold medalist in Economics. She studied at Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and was the head girl of her school. After this, she took admission in Tufts University in Boston, America, where she switched to Economics after studying Bio-Genetics for 2 years and was a gold medalist. Became a star after the debut Ameesha Patel made her Bollywood debut in 2000. From her very first film, 'Kaho Naa Pyar Hai' starring alongside Hrithik Roshan, she became an instant hit. Ameesha's first film was a blockbuster, and after which she got multiple offers. After this, Ameesha appeared in Sunny Deol starrer 'Gadar' in 2001, which was also a blockbuster. After this, Ameesha's career started falling during that time she fell in love with director Vikram Bhatt, which had a huge impact on her career. Ameesha broke her silence on her relationship with Vikram Bhatt Amisha Patel's love for married Vikram Bhatt cost her dearly. Due to her relationship with Vikram Bhatt, she not only became distant from her family but her career also got affected a lot. Revealing this, Amisha had called her relationship with Vikram Bhatt her biggest mistake. Amisha had said in a press conference that when her mother came to know about her relationship, she beat her with a slipper. Relationship with Vikram Bhatt lasted 5 years Ameesha's affair with Vikram Bhatt lasted for about 5 years, but then both of them broke up. After separating from Vikram Bhatt, Ameesha's name was linked to London-based businessman Kanav Puri, but Ameesha distanced herself from him for her career. However, it is another matter that Ameesha's career could not take off again, as she had hoped. Ameesha's name has also been linked with Ranbir Kapoor. However, she had clearly said that there is nothing more than friendship between her and Ranbir. Ameesha made a comeback in 2023 with 'Gadar 2', which proved to be a blockbuster.
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India.com
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet 10 Top Celebs Who Chose Bollywood Over Engineering: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon To Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Avinash Tiwary
photoDetails english 2906951 Updated:May 28, 2025, 08:16 AM IST Top 10 stars who chose Bollywood over Engineering. 1 / 11 Not many are aware of the fact that some of our top stars today are highly qualified engineers. Yes! However, to follow their inner calling and passion, these celebs left their academic inclination and chose acting as a profession. From Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon to Taapsee Pannu, R Madhavan - the list is long. Take a look at top 10 stars who chose Bollywood over Engineering. Ameesha Patel 2 / 11 Ameesha Patel studied at Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai before heading to Tufts University in Boston in the United States to study bio-genetic engineering, which she studied for two years, before eventually switching her major to economics. Riteish Deshmukh 3 / 11 Riteish Deshmukh studied at GD Somani Memorial School and holds an architectural engineering degree from Kamla Raheja College of Architecture, Mumbai. He later practiced for a year with an overseas architectural firm and continued designing since his return to India. Sushant Singh Rajput 4 / 11 The late Bollywood top star Sushant Singh Rajput began his acting career after dropping out of his engineering course at the Delhi College of Engineering and entering the theatre industry in Mumbai. He was deeply interested in astrophysics and won the National Olympiad in Physics. He secured admission in the Delhi College of Engineering (later renamed Delhi Technological University) to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering. He wanted to become an astronaut and later an air force pilot. R Madhavan 5 / 11 Madhavan did his schooling from DBMS English School Jamshedpur. In 1988, he gained a scholarship to represent India as a cultural ambassador from Rajaram College, Kolhapur and spent a year in Stettler, Alberta, Canada. He returned to Kolhapur and completed his education, graduating with a BSc in Electronics. Sonu Sood 6 / 11 The celebrated actor who is known for his humanitarian works as well, especially post COVID-19 outbreak, holds an Engineering degree in Electronics from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur. Kartik Aaryan 7 / 11 Kartik Aaryan stayed dedicated to balancing his acting endeavours with studies. Hailing from a family of medical professionals, he completed his schooling in Gwalior, followed his passion for Science, and pursued an engineering degree in biotechnology from Navi Mumbai. Simultaneously, he also nurtured his interest in acting, and later, he enrolled in an acting course. Taapsee Pannu 8 / 11 After graduating in Computer Science Engineering from Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology in New Delhi, Taapsee Pannu worked as a Software Engineer. She stepped into the entertainment industry by auditioning for Channel V. It was in 2010 when Taapsee made her Telugu debut with Jhummandi Naadam. Kriti Sanon 9 / 11 Beyond pursuing engineering, Kriti Sanon also graduated with a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from Jaypee Institute of Information and Technology, Noida. Later, she ventured into films and registered a striking Bollywood debut with Heropanti. Avinash Tiwary 10 / 11 Avinash Tiwary completed school from the D.P.Y.A High School and Engineering in Mumbai. To step into the acting space, he stopped pursuing engineering in the fourth semester and joined the theater. Avinash joined Barry John's acting studio, and later, he went on to the New York Film Academy to dive deep into the acting space. And truly, his choice of picking acting over engineering is working out to be well for him - with films and series like Laila Majnu, Madgaon Express, The Mehta Boys, and the upcoming Ginny Wedss Sunny 2! Vicky Kaushal 11 / 11 From humble beginnings to becoming a renowned Bollywood actor, Vicky Kaushal has come a long way. Initially, he pursued a degree in engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in Mumbai. The actor holds a heavy engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunications. As his heart lay in Bollywood, he took his first step in the industry as an Assistant Director, and later, he made a stellar debut with the 2015 release, Masaan.
