Bollywood meets Academia: Celebs with impressive academic achievements

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.

PC: News18

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.

PC: The Times of India

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.

PC: Bollywood Hungama

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.