As
we
obsess
over
the
glamour
of
Bollywood,
sometimes
we
forget
that
celebrities
are
individuals
too,
with
diverse
backgrounds
and
interests
outside
their
acting
careers.
Unknown
to
many,
several
Bollywood
celebrities
possess
an
engineering
background.
This
article
looks
at
these
multi-talented
figures
who
have
manoeuvred
through
the
complex
equations
of
engineering
before
stepping
foot
in
the
world
of
glitz
and
glamour.
Vicky
Kaushal
-
An
Engineer
Turned
Actor
'Uri:
The
Surgical
Strike'
actor,
Vicky
Kaushal,
is
a
civil
engineer
by
qualification.
Even
though
he
had
a
stable
profession,
his
love
for
acting
drew
him
into
the
entertainment
industry.
Known
for
his
intense
acting
skills
and
versatility,
Kaushal
is
now
one
of
the
leading
Bollywood
actors,
proving
that
a
shift
in
career
can
truly
be
rewarding.
Amyra
Dastur:
Merging
Calculations
with
Acting
Starting
her
career
with
the
film
'Issaq',
Amyra
Dastur
is
not
just
a
captivating
face
in
Bollywood,
she
is
also
a
qualified
B.Tech
graduate.
Choosing
acting
over
her
engineering
profession,
Amyra’s
journey
from
calculative
equations
to
memorizing
movie
scripts
is
indeed
inspiring.
Kartik
Aaryan:
Mathematical
Prodigy
Turned
Heartthrob
Before
he
became
the
national
crush
with
his
role
in
'Pyaar
Ka
Punchnama',
Kartik
Aaryan
pursued
a
degree
in
engineering
in
biotechnology
from
Navi
Mumbai's
DY
Patil
College
of
Engineering.
However,
he
found
his
true
calling
in
acting
and
decided
to
shift
gears
towards
Bollywood.
R.
Madhavan:
An
Engineer
with
An
Artist’s
Heart
R.
Madhavan,
known
for
his
heart-winning
performances,
initially
took
up
an
engineering
course
in
electronics.
Following
a
year
in
the
field,
Madhavan
realized
his
passion
for
the
arts
and
went
on
to
become
one
of
the
most
loved
actors
in
the
Indian
film
industry.
Kriti
Sanon:
Technical
Diva!
Kriti
Sanon,
who
has
ruled
hearts
with
her
performances
in
films
like
'Heropanti'
and
'Bareilly
Ki
Barfi',
holds
an
Electronics
and
Communication
Engineering
degree.
Interestingly,
Sanon
made
her
acting
debut
while
still
studying
engineering.
Her
engineering
mindset
coupled
with
her
acting
prowess
makes
her
an
extraordinary
blend
of
beauty
and
brains.
Sonu
Sood:
The
Engineer-Turned-Hero
Bollywood
actor
and
philanthropist
Sonu
Sood
is
also
part
of
this
distinguished
group.
He
studied
electrical
engineering
at
Yeshwantrao
Chavan
College
of
Engineering
before
embracing
a
successful
acting
career.
Sood’s
journey
from
engineering
to
films
demonstrates
his
versatility
and
resilience,
illuminating
his
diverse
range
of
talents.
The
Versatile
Performer
-
Riteish
Deshmukh
Riteish
Deshmukh
is
not
just
a
versatile
actor
known
for
his
impeccable
comic
timing,
but
is
also
a
gifted
architect.
He
pursued
his
graduation
in
Civil
Engineering
before
making
it
big
in
Bollywood.
Riteish's
architectural
venture
designed
India's
first
sustainable
center
located
in
Karjat.
Sushant
Singh
Rajput:
An
Engineer-Turned-Actor
With
A
Difference
This
multi-talented
actor
doesn't
just
boast
of
good
looks
and
incredible
acting
prowess,
but
he's
also
a
National
Olympiad
Winner
in
Physics.
Sushant
Singh
Rajput,
an
alumni
of
the
distinguished
Delhi
College
of
Engineering,
decided
to
drop
out
in
the
final
year
of
his
Mechanical
Engineering
degree
to
pursue
his
acting
dream.
We
must
say,
his
brave
step
bore
fruit
as
he
delivered
memorable
performances
in
MS
Dhoni:
The
Untold
Story,
Chhichor,
and
many
more
before
his
untimely
demise
in
2020.
Ameesha
Patel:
Beauty
with
Brains
Beauty
and
intelligence
usually
make
a
lethal
combination,
and
Ameesha
Patel
is
living
proof
of
that.
A
gold-medalist
in
Economics
from
the
reputed
Tufts
University
in
Massachusetts,
Ameesha
also
studied
Biogenetic
engineering
for
two
years
before
shifting
gears
and
stepping
into
Bollywood.
With
her
maiden
film
Kaho
Naa
Pyaar
Hai
turning
out
to
be
a
blockbuster,
there
was
no
looking
back
for
this
dazzling
star.
The
transition
of
these
Bollywood
celebrities
from
the
world
of
engineering
to
the
film
industry
demonstrates
versatility
and
the
courage
to
follow
one's
passion.
These
immensely
talented
individuals
have
not
only
achieved
overwhelming
success
in
their
acting
careers
but
they
also
continue
to
approach
life
with
the
efficient
problem-solving
skills
inherent
of
engineers.
These
real-life
stories
make
for
an
inspiring
lesson
to
all,
emphasizing
that
it
is
never
too
late
to
opt
for
a
career
change
in
pursuit
of
one’s
passion.