From Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan: Here's Bollywood's most educated stars

For these highly successful actors, education came before a life of glitz and glamour.

It is a commonly held belief that one does not require a high level of education to pursue a career in acting or music. However, this is nothing but a misconception. Education brings about a level of confidence and growth, which are two powerful tools for a career in the field of art. Compiled from India Today, here is a list of some highly successful Bollywood stars for whom education came before a life of glitz and glamour.

1. Amitabh Bachchan

Big B is among the most educated Bollywood stars. The Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham actor completed his graduation from the Sherwood College in Nainital and then pursued two double majors in Arts and Science from Kirori Mal College. In addition to that, he has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Queensland University in Australia.

2. Shah Rukh Khan

The King of Bollywood is also one of the actors with the most educational qualification. According to the Times of India, SRK was brilliant as a student in both his school and college days and also earned a number of awards during his educational life. He completed his schooling at St Columbia’s School and then went to Hansraj College to pursue his graduate degree in Economics and then went to the Jamia Milia Islamia to study Mass Communication. However, he did not complete the latter and kicked off his career in acting.

3. John Abraham

The B-town actor went to the reputed Narsee Monjee College of Management Studies, from where he completed his degree Masters in Business Administration. He did his schooling at Bombay Scottish School and then went on to earn a degree in economics from Jai Hind College.

4. Vidya Balan

The Dirty Picture star forayed into the world of acting at the age of 16 with the iconic TV show Hum Paanch but she is still one of the most educated actors in Bollywood. She did her graduation in Sociology from St Xavier’s College and pursue a Master’s degree from the University of Mumbai before choosing acting as a full-fledged profession.

5. Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann has a rich educational background including a Bachelor’s degree in English literature from DAV college, Chandigarh. He also completed his Master’s in Mass Communication from the School of Communication Studies in Chandigarh.

6. Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti holds a triple honours degree in Business, Finance and Economics from Manchester Business School in the United Kingdom. You go, girl!

7. Varun Dhawan

The son of veteran David Dhawan is one of the most educated Bollywood actors today. He holds a degree in Business Management from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom.

8. Sara Ali Khan

Sara has succeeded in winning all hearts with her charismatic personality and she credits education for being one of the reasons behind her confidence and charm. She completed her schooling at Besant Montessori School, Mumbai and then enrolled in Columbia University, New York, to pursue history and political science.

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