On
World
Theater
Day,
it
is
worth
celebrating
the
countless
actors
who
honed
their
craft
on
stage
before
making
their
mark
in
the
world
of
cinema.
From
the
likes
of
Manoj
Bajpayee,
and
Pankaj
Tripathi
to
Sunny
Hinduja.
There
are
several
exceptional
actors
who
began
their
careers
in
theater
before
transitioning
to
the
big
screen.
These
actors
are
a
testament
to
the
fact
that
theater
provides
a
solid
foundation
for
any
actor
looking
to
develop
their
skills
and
build
a
successful
career
in
the
performing
arts.
Their
performances
continue
to
inspire
audiences
and
serve
as
a
reminder
of
the
power
and
magic
of
live
theater.
Let's
take
a
look
at
the
actors
who
started
their
journey
with
theater
and
continue
to
shine
at
the
films
Manoj
Bajpayee
Manoj
Bajpayee
is
a
critically
acclaimed
actor
who
started
his
career
in
theater.
During
his
time
at
the
National
School
of
Drama,
he
developed
his
craft
and
acted
in
several
plays,
and
earned
critical
acclaim
for
his
performances.
Manoj
Bajpayee
has
always
maintained
a
strong
connection
with
his
roots
in
theater.
He
has
often
stated
that
theater
is
his
first
love.
His
breakthrough
role
in
Ram
Gopal
Varma's
crime
thriller
'Satya'
(1998),
won
him
a
National
Film
Award
for
Best
Supporting
Actor.
He
showcased
his
versatility
and
nuanced
performances
in
films
like
'Shool',
'Gangs
of
Wasseypur',
'Aligarh',
and
'The
Family
Man'
Rajneeti,
Aarakhshan,
Special
26,
Gali
Guleiyan,
Gulmohar,
and
many
more
Sunny
Hinduja
Sunny
Hinduja
is
a
talented
Indian
actor
who
has
made
a
name
for
himself
in
the
industry
with
his
exceptional
acting
skills
in
projects
like
Aspirants,
and
Thai
Massage,
Before
he
entered
the
world
of
cinema,
Hinduja
was
actively
involved
in
theater.
He
started
his
career
in
the
theater
circuit
of
Mumbai.
He
has
worked
in
several
critically
acclaimed
web
series
like
"The
Family
Man" and
"Chacha
Vidhayak
Hain
Humare",
Inside
edges,
and
Bhuakaal.
He
received
accolades
for
his
work
in
"Shehzada"
and
"Mardaani
2".
He
has
often
credited
his
theater
background
for
his
ability
to
bring
depth
and
authenticity
to
his
characters.
Rajkummar
Rao
Rajkummar
Rao
is
one
of
the
most
talented
actors
in
the
Indian
film
industry.
His
body
of
work
in
films
like
Newton,
Omerta,
Bareilly
Ki
Barfi,
Shahid,
Bheed,
Stree,
and
Badhaai
Ho
has
showcased
his
versatility.
He
began
his
acting
journey
in
theater,
where
he
performed
in
numerous
plays
and
honed
his
craft.
He
was
associated
with
the
Delhi-based
theater
group,
"Act
One," where
he
acted
in
several
productions
and
earned
critical
acclaim
for
his
performances.
Rajkumar
Rao
has
always
remained
connected
to
the
theater.
He
has
often
mentioned
that
theater
has
helped
him
evolve
as
an
actor
and
has
been
instrumental
in
shaping
his
career.
He
has
started
his
own
theater
group
named
"Actor's
Truth."
Pankaj
Tripathi
Pankaj
Tripathi
has
become
a
household
name
in
the
industry,
the
artist
with
his
impeccable
acting
has
created
a
huge
fan
base
in
the
country.
Before
entering
the
world
of
cinema,
Tripathi
was
actively
involved
in
theater.
He
started
his
career
in
acting
in
the
late
1990s
and
became
a
prominent
figure
in
the
theater
circuit
of
Bihar,
his
home
state.
His
powerful
portrayal
of
Sultan
Qureshi
in
the
movie
"Gangs
of
Wasseypur" brought
him
into
the
limelight.
He
has
also
gained
recognition
for
his
work
in
web
series
like
"Mirzapur"
and
"Sacred
Games".
He
has
often
credited
his
theater
background
for
his
ability
to
bring
depth
and
realism
to
his
characters.
Today,
he
is
considered
one
of
the
most
versatile
actors
in
the
Indian
film
industry
and
has
won
several
awards
for
his
outstanding
performances.
His
contribution
to
Indian
cinema
has
been
significant,
and
his
journey
is
an
inspiration
to
aspiring
actors.
Manav
Kaul
Manav
Kaul
before
entering
the
world
of
cinema,
Kaul
was
actively
involved
in
theater.
He
started
his
career
in
acting
in
the
late
1990s
and
became
a
prominent
figure
in
the
theater
circuit
of
Mumbai.
However,
it
was
his
portrayal
of
the
villain
in
the
movie
"Kai
Po
Che!"
that
brought
him
into
the
limelight.
Since
then,
he
has
worked
in
several
critically
acclaimed
movies
like
"Tumhari
Sulu",
"Albert
Pinto
Ko
Gussa
Kyun
Aata
Hai?",
and
"Ghoul".
He
has
also
gained
recognition
for
his
work
in
web
series
like
"The
Verdict
-
State
Vs
Nanavati"
and
"Ok
Computer".
Manav
has
often
credited
his
theater
background
for
his
ability
to
bring
depth
and
authenticity
to
his
characters.
Today,
he
is
considered
one
of
the
most
versatile
actors
in
the
Indian
film
industry
and
has
won
several
awards
for
his
outstanding
performances.
Sanjay
Mishra
Sanjay
Mishra,
who
studied
National
School
of
Drama,
is
a
favorite
amongst
independent
filmmakers,
starring
in
movies
like
'Ankhon
Dekhi',
'Masaan',
'Vadh',
'Anaarkali
of
Aarah',
'Kamyaab',
and
many
more.
His
theatrical
background,
which
includes
the
discipline
of
doing
theater
and
extensively
preparing
to
get
into
character,
has
also
helped
him
in
cinema.
Mishra
made
his
debut
with
a
minor
cameo
in
Ketan
Mehta's
'Oh
Darling
Yeh
Hai
India'
(1995)
and
then
became
a
recognizable
face
on
television
with
'Office
Office'.
He
also
delighted
audiences
as
Apple
Singh,
an
"icon"
used
by
ESPN
Star
Sports
during
the
1999
Cricket
World
Cup.
Nowadays,
he
is
a
creative
force
being
offered
lead
roles
in
brave,
independent
films,
and
he
is
finally
receiving
the
recognition
he
has
always
deserved.