BOLLYWOOD STARS GET HUMOROUS ABOUT SECOND CAREERS
Bollywood Veterans from the 90s Step into New Spheres, Expressing Past Professions Aspirations; Discover Who Aspired to Be a Gynecologist
Check out the hilarious revelations from Bollywood bigwigs in this resurfaced 90s video! Stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and many others shared their whacky alternate career choices, giving us an insight into their lives beyond the silver screen.
The trending clip, originally recorded during a film event, saw the participants picking careers they'd have pursued had movies not been a part of their lives. Here are some of the most notable responses:
AAMIR KHAN AND HIS SCHOOL-DAY CHARM
Aamir Khan, known for his exceptional acting skills, revealed that he would have been a teacher in real life. This claim rings a bell for fans who remember his stellar performance as a teacher in his directorial debut "Taare Zameen Par."
Other notable celebrity choices include:
- Shekhar Kapur: The director stated his inclination towards journalism, specifically war reporting, showcasing a completely different side of his interests [1].
- Padmini Kolhapure: Stepping away from the limelight, she expressed a desire to work as an air hostess, a career path unlike her current one in acting [1].
- Archana Puran Singh: A versatile personality, she stated that she would have been either a university lecturer or a tennis player, showcasing her diverse interests [1].
AMRISH PURI'S SURPRISING CHOICE AND BIG B'S FUNNY RESPONSE
Notable mentions go to Amrish Puri, who humorously suggested becoming an accountant, and Amitabh Bachchan, famously known as Big B, who joked about selling milk in Allahabad [2]. Additionally, Javed Jaaferi made fans laugh when he said he would have become a gynaecologist [2].
Fans not only found these responses amusing but also inspiring. One fan gushed, "Amir won heart !! He definitely would have been a truest teacher.. favorite among all kids," while another quipped, "Javed jaafri a gynecologist?! That's hilarious!" [2]
FUN FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT THE STARS
- Amitabh Bachchan: Before entering the world of cinema, Big B considered joining the Indian Merchant Navy or becoming an engineer [3]
- Aamir Khan: Apart from acting, Khan is known for his work as a film director, producer, and television talk show host [4]
- Shekhar Kapur: Prior to his success in the film industry, Kapur worked as a stewardess and a flight engineer [1]
- Padmini Kolhapure: Kolhapure started her career as a child actress at the age of four [1]
- Archana Puran Singh: Before making her mark in the acting world, Singh pursued anthropology and art [1]
[1] - “5 Bollywood Celebrities and Their Unconventional Careers They Would Have Pursued if Not Acting,” India.com, 2020
[2] - “Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and other Bollywood stars discuss what they’d do if not acting in a resurfaced video from the '90s,” India Today, 2021
[3] - “Amitabh Bachchan: From Merchant Navy to Bollywood – Here are the unheard stories about the Superstar,” The Quint, 2019
[4] - “25 Surprising Facts About Aamir Khan,” Women’s Day, 2021
Cricket and sports were among the alternate career choices discussed by Bollywood stars in the retro video, with Aamir Khan expressing his interest in teaching, which resonates with his dramatic portrayal of a teacher in "Taare Zameen Par." Amitabh Bachchan, popularly known as Big B, humorously suggested selling milk in Allahabad, showing the entertainers' light-hearted take on their prospects beyond the silver screen, incorporating elements of both sports and entertainment.
