Kartik Aaryan
Kartik Aaryan, hailing from a family of doctors, secretly pursued acting while studying biotechnology engineering, eventually completing his degree after debuting in films to fulfill his mother’s wish.
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Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra holds a triple honours degree in Business, Finance, and Economics from Manchester Business School and blended her academic and creative skills through a Yash Raj Films internship after returning to India.
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Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta, who received an honorary doctorate from the University of East London for her humanitarian work and contribution to cinema, also holds degrees in English and Criminal Psychology.
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Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan, a double major from the University of Delhi, has received multiple honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions, including Queensland University in Australia, recognising his contributions to cinema and culture.
Sara Ali Khan
Sara Ali Khan holds a degree in History and Political Science from Columbia University. Soon after, in 2018, she made her acting debut
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