Shah Rukh Khan to Amitabh Bachchan: 5 actors who rose to fame from poor backgrounds

First Published May 29, 2021, 11:52 AM IST

Here are a few popular names of actors who belonged to poor backgrounds and rose to fame; read on.

Actor's life is often picturised as the perfect one. Fans often look up to them after looking at their luxury lifestyle and living. However, no one is always born with a silver spoon. Here are a few famous names of the actor who gradually rose to famefrom belonging to poor backgrounds, with hard work and dedication.
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Shah Rukh KhanShah Rukh Khan came from a poor background before he became the 'Badshah of Romance' inBollywood. He could not even afford his 12th fees and he went looking for government colleges for higher education, luck favoured him and he got signed for a film.
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RajnikanthThe Thailava of South Industry was a coolie and also a bus conductor before he came into films and became a superstar.
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Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar was a waiter and a dishwater before he become asuperstar. He also worked as a chef but hedidnot make enough money.
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Nawazuddin SiddiquiNawazuddin was a farmer. He also worked as watchman before joining Bollywood. He had a struggling life, then he came into movies and brought relief to his family.
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Amitabh BachchanAmitabh belonged to a family of writers, and they did not earn much money back then.He came from Allahabad to Mumbai to try his hands in acting. He did not have money and went on spending nights on Marine Drive.
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