Independence Day 2024: Indian Actors Who Served In Armed Forces Before Venturing Into Acting

Indian Actors Who Were In Army: Indian cinema has showcased many actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Siddharth Malhotra, and others in the role of army officers. However, did you know that several actors have actually served in the army before transitioning to their acting careers? These fortunate individuals had the unique opportunity to experience both fields. Let's explore which actors served in the military before becoming stars on the big screen.

Independence Day 2024: Indian Actors Who Were In Army Before Becoming Actor

Bikramjeet Kanwarpal

Bikramjeet Kanwarpal has playd vital roles in movies like 2 States, 24, and Page 3. We also saw him in Adaalat. Bikramjeet Kanwarpal was born in an Army family and was commissioned in Indian Army in 1989. He retired from the Army in 2002 as a Major. Bikramjeet then made his acting debut in 2003. He later died at the age of 52 in May 21 due to coronavirus.

Achyut Potdar

Remember the teacher from 3 Idiots? He was Achyut Potdar who went viral for saying, "Arey, kehna kya chahte ho?" Achyut Potdar also played vital role in Dabangg 2, Parineeta, and Lage Raho Munna Bhai. Achyut was a professor at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh and then served the nation as a captain in Indian Army. Achyut retired from the Army in 1967.

Mohammed Ali Shah

Mohammed Ali Shah is nephew of veteran actor Nasseruddin Shah. He has acted in movies like Agent Vinod, Yaara, and Haider. Before starting his acting career, he was posted at Indo-Pak border for 2 years. He also fought the insurgency in Northeast for 3 years.

Rudrashish Majumder

Rudrashish Majumder was an alumni of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy. He joined the Army in 2011 and retired in 2018. He then stepped in Bollywood and acted in movies like Jersey, Chhichhore, Hawa Singh, and Mrs. Undercover.

Rehman

Rehman is well known for his roles in Bade Behen, Pardes, Waqt, and Pyar Ki Jeet. Before coming into Bollywood, Rehman served as a pilor in Royal Indian Air Force. He then quit his job and started exploring acting career.