From Rags to Riches: Inspiring Success Stories of Bollywood Stars

There are several among the Kapoors, Khans, and Chopras-filled businesses who not only established their names but also left a lasting impression on Bollywood's entertainment landscape. With the help of their skill and perseverance, they were able to change their destiny, and because their tales are so inspiring, stand-alone movies about them might easily gross millions of dollars. Here is a list of the top 7 Bollywood actors who rose from dirt to stardom. 

1. Shahrukh Khan

The king of Bollywood, who served as an inspiration for countless outsiders, had a modest start to his profession. The typical guy abandoned his studies in mass communication to follow his passion for performing and wrote his name in gold ink on history. 

2. Rajnikanth

The Thallaiva's multi-million dollar saga cannot be adequately expressed in words. Rajnikanth, who comes from a poor family, did whatever work that came his way to provide for his family. Before landing his big break, the actor tried everything, from being a coolie to becoming a bus operator.

3. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawaz faced several obstacles on his path to success. Being one of an eight-child impoverished family, he had to provide not only for his siblings but also for himself. Before NDA welcomed him with open arms, he knocked on several doors and had to do numerous odd jobs.

4. Akshay Kumar

For Khiladi Kumar, life has been nothing short of an emotional roller coaster. He managed a few side jobs while also holding the positions of chief and black belt champion. He did everything he could to make his life conform to his aspirations.

5. Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun was a member of a Naxalite organization in Bengal before he gained notoriety as a movie star. When his brother died suddenly in a vehicle accident, he renounced his support for the Naxals and continued to provide for his family. The actor eventually continued to pursue acting at the "Film and Television Institute of India".\

6. Kangana Ranaut

The title "queen of Bollywood" is given to her for a reason. Kangana has the guts to criticize Bollywood's biggest personalities simply because she has demonstrated her abilities from the beginning. Kangana is the epitome of a self-made woman since she came from a family that was neither involved in Bollywood nor supportive of her ambition to do so.

7. Arshad Warsi

Warsi hailed from a prosperous household up to the death of his father. The transition from a bungalow to a studio apartment was a downward spiral for him. In order to support himself, he left school in the tenth grade. He made a valiant effort to make ends meet by working in a picture lab and selling cosmetics door to door.