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From Rajnikant to Ranveer Singh: Artists Who Fought Hardships to Shine in Hindi Cinema

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: January 8, 2024 18:18 IST

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Rajinikanth, the Thalaiva superstar of Bollywood, is now famous all over the world. But before coming to the movies, this actor had worked as a bus conductor. Today, not only in India but also abroad, Rajinikanth has a huge fan following.
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Ranveer Singh is known as the most enthusiastic actor in Bollywood. Ranveer Singh attracts the attention of the audience by playing diverse roles. But once upon a time, this actor is said to have worked as a copywriter in an agency.
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According to media reports, the actor who lived in a slum and worked at a liquor stall is now famous as a leading comedian. Before showing his magic in films, Johnny Lever used to sell pens on the street.
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The actor, who was born in a middle-class Parsi family, lost his father at the age of just six months. He revealed in an interview that he met the manager of the Taj Hotel one day to help his family financially and worked in the restaurant on the roof of the hotel. Actor Boman Irani made his mark in Bollywood by making his debut at the age of 40.
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Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has left his mark on the minds of the audience through many roles so far. Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui had worked as a watchman before coming to the movies.
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The actor who became particularly popular by playing the role of Circuit in the movie Munnabhai MBBS is Arshad Warsi. Actor Arshad Warsi had worked as a bindi-lipstick seller before coming to the movies.
Tags: bollywoodRanveer SinghBoman IraniRajnikanthArshad WarsiNawazuddin Siddiqui
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