Deepika Padukone to Arjun Rampal, 7 models who established themselves as Bollywood actors
The modelling industry has given Bollywood many talented actors. There are several models who start their career with modelling and then feature in films but only a few rise to stardom.
hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das
Updated on Jun 26, 2021 12:11 pm IST 8 Photos
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From Deepika Padukone to Randeep Hooda, here are seven models who established themselves as actors in Bollywood.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Aishwarya, who not only made a career in Bollywood but also starred in many Hollywood films like 'Bride And Prejudice' (2004), 'Mistress Of Spices' (2005), 'The Pink Panther 2' (2009), among others. Before winning the Miss World pageant in 1994, the actor featured in the American edition of Vogue and also a few commercials.(Instagram/@aiswaryaraibachchan_arb)
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Deepika Padukone: This talented actor has explored two major industries - sports and modelling before becoming a famous Indian actor. Deepika quit her badminton career to become a model.(Instagram)
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Katrina Kaif: The 'Bharat' actor started her modelling journey at a very young age of 14. She made her Bollywood debut with 'Boom' after filmmaker Kaizad Gustad spotted Kaif at a fashion show in London.(Instagram/@katrinakaif)
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