Teacher's Day 2022: Anupam Kher to Akshay Kumar, Bollywood actors who were teachers in real life

From Anupam Kher to Akshay Kumar, here are a few Bollywood actors who were teachers in real life before becoming stars.

Updated on: Sept 5, 2022 3:14 PM IST

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Teacher's Day is observed every year on September 5. Every country has their own day of paying tribute and saying thanks to teachers, India celebrates it on this day which marks the birthday of the country’s first Vice President (1952–1962) who went on to become the second President of India (1962-1967). On the occasion, here are a few B-Town actors who were teachers in real life. (Instagram)

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Akshay Kumar: This B-Town star needs no introduction. His journey to where he stands at present has been a challenging one. He is today one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood. Akshay has always been very passionate about his work. Before his career in Bollywood, he worked as a waiter and dishwasher. He even went to Bangkok to learn martial arts and even teach. (File Image)

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Chandrachur Singh: Chandrachur was a music teacher at Doon School before making a career in acting. Due to a major accident, he had to stay away from the industry and again went back to teaching after his recovery. (File Image)

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Kader Khan: Legendary actor Lt. Kader Khan was a professor of Civil engineering at M.H Saboo Siddik College of Engineering before making it to the Bollywood film industry and winning hearts of many with his stellar performances. The actor loved teaching so much that even after quitting the industry, he still continued with his teaching. (File Image)

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Anupam Kher: Veteran actor Anupam Kher has his own teaching school in Mumbai for talented individuals who wish to pursue careers as actor-performers in the entertainment industry. (File Image)

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Tom Alter: The Shatranj Ke Khilari actor worked as a teacher at St. Thomas School in Haryana. He is a sports enthusiast and was a cricket coach at the institute. (File Image)