12 Highly Educated Bollywood Stars That Beat The Beauty Versus Brains Dichotomy
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When you bring up the topic of Bollywood celebrities, the first thing that comes to people’s minds is how glamorous their lives are. You probably also have a couple of your favorites who you follow daily. You likely perceive them to be less brainy or intelligent than other people from different fields. However, there are numerous Bollywood celebrities who hold multiple degrees, if not one, and later decided to pursue a career in acting. Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Balan, Amitabh Bachchan, and many more are not just known for their acting prowess but also their education and incredible business acumen. So if you’re wondering which Bollywood celebrities are highly educated, we have a list of 12 celebrities who prove that beauty and brains go hand in hand:
1. Ayushmann Khurrana
Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the biggest actors to come out of nowhere. His versatile performances, emotive expressions, and incredible singing voice make him a fan favorite. But before he ever took up acting as his profession of choice, he studied English Literature at DAV college in the state of Chandigarh. After completing his Bachelor’s, Ayushmann pursued a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the School of Communication Studies in Chandigarh.
2. Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh is known for his groundbreaking roles in movies like Baghban, Don, Paa, Sholay, and many more. However, what many don’t know is that Amitabh is a graduate of the prestigious Sherwood College in Nainital. He pursued two double majors in Science and Arts from Kirori Mal College and was later awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Queensland in Australia.
3. Shah Rukh Khan
The King Khan of Bollywood is rightfully called so. With a career that began in the 80s and has been on the rise ever since, it’s no wonder that he is in every Indian’s heart. SRK was known for being an all-rounder student and has studied at the prestigious St. Columbia’s school. He also went to Hansraj College and pursued a degree in Economics. After completing his Bachelor’s, he decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Mass Communication at Jamia Millia Islamia but had to drop out due to his good luck in acting.
4. Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma, the daughter of an army man, is the perfect example of an intelligent diva. The Pari actress pursued a degree in Arts from Mount Carmel College in Bangalore. She is also alleged to have pursued a Master’s degree in Economics via correspondence.
5. John Abraham
John Abraham isn’t just a handsome hunk with a love for animals. The Dostana actor earned a degree in Economics from Jai Hind College in Mumbai and later pursued an MBA from Narsee Monjee College of Management Studies. He is also an alumnus of Bombay Scottish School.
6. Vidya Balan
We fell head over heels in love with Vidya Balan after her incredible performances in the films, Kahani, Paa, and The Dirty Picture. Although Vidya had an early start to her career in films, with her appearance in the iconic TV show, Hum Paanch, she didn’t let it stop her from pursuing her educational goals. She studied Sociology at the esteemed St. Xaviers College in Mumbai. She later pursued a Master’s degree from the University of Mumbai before she decided to choose acting as her preferred profession.
7. Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra may have stolen our hearts in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, but she is also highly educated and has worked in industries other than Bollywood. Parineeti holds a triple honors degree from Manchester Business School in the areas of Finance, Economics, and Business. Talk about being a triple threat!
8. Soha Ali Khan
Soha Ali Khan may be the princess of Pataudi, but that doesn’t mean she slacked off education-wise. The daughter of Tiger Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore holds a Bachelor’s degree in Modern History from Balliol College in Oxford. She has also pursued a Master’s degree in the subject of International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
9. Randeep Hooda
Randeep Hooda is another highly educated actor who deserves more credit than he is given. His incredible performance in Highway will indeed send chills down your spine. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and later acquired a postgraduate degree in the fields of Human Resource Management and Business Management from Melbourne, Australia.
10. Sara Ali Khan
Like her aunt before her, Sara, too, is someone with a passion for education. Before she decided to cast her net into the acting world, she pursued a course in political science and history from the esteemed Columbia University in New York. And what’s more? This intelligent diva completed her degree in just three years and was able to take time off and focus on improving her health.
11. Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta first pursued an English honors degree from St. Bede’s College in Shimla. She later pursued a postgraduate degree in criminal psychology. After earning her master’s degree, she decided to take up modeling and acting instead.
12. Hrithik Roshan
Yes, this is another star kid who’s known for being intelligent. But you probably already know that if you follow his Instagram account. Hrithik is a fan of chess and is often seen teaching his sons how to play it. He graduated with a degree in commerce from Sydenham College in Mumbai and was an integral part of their dance and music festivals during his time there.
So the next time someone tells you that beauty and brains do not go together, show them this list. It’s pretty silly to place people in boxes and label them as the assumptions you make of them. In the end, whether someone is beautiful, intelligent, or a bit of both, they all deserve the same amount of respect. Did any of the names on this list surprise you? Tell us in the comment section below!
