9 Bollywood stars who are college dropouts
Mar 2, 2025
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etimes.inAlia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, the darling of Bollywood, chose to perfect her acting skills over further studies in college. The 19-year-old teenager stunned the entire country with her debut in ‘Student of the Year’ (2012).
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone, one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, commenced her career by being a model. Leaving her Bachelor's degree at Mount Carmel College, she made a dashing debut in 'Om Shanti Om' (2007).
Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan, the 'Mr. Perfectionist' began an early career in Bollywood. While he was admitted to Narsee Monje College in Mumbai, Khan opted pursued his passion in acting and gained fame in 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' (1988).
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the global star, became the pageant queen at the young age of 18 in 2000. While she did join Jai Hind College in Mumbai, Chopra left her further education to have a successful acting career.
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, the ‘Khiladi’ of Bollywood, never had any specific interest in academics. He relocated to Mumbai from Chandi Chowk, Delhi, and enrolled himself in Guru Nanak University but discontinued due to his acting career.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan left college after enrolling in St. Xavier’s College to pursue his passion. However, with a series of hits in the film industry, Khan set the cultural standards pan India.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan, the ‘King’ of Bollywood, left his masters at Jamaia Millian Islamia to rule over the Indian film industry. However, latter he decided to earn his degree. He received his doctorate in 2009 in Arts and Culture from the University of Bedford.
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif, never went to a traditional school, instead, she was home tutored due to constant travelling. She did not pursue any further education, and began her modelling career at the young age of 14.
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut, the Pahadi girl, dropped out of college and moved to Delhi for a career in modelling and acting. With the passion in her veins, Ranaout made a successful debut in ‘Gangster’ (2006).
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