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Happy Engineers Day: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon and Other Bollywood Stars Who Were Once Engineers

Author: Akanksha Jain | Published: Monday, September 15, 2025, 01:26 PM [IST]

On this Engineers Day, we celebrate not just the innovators and builders but also the surprising journeys of several Bollywood stars who began their careers as engineers. Before dazzling us on the big screen, stars like Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon pursued engineering degrees, proving that creativity and logic can go hand in hand. Here’s a list of some engineers who turned into Bollywood stars.

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Kriti Sanon
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Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon completed her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida. After graduating, she pursued modeling and eventually followed her passion for acting, making a successful transition to Bollywood, where she became one of the leading actresses.

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Vicky Kaushal
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Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal completed his bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai. After graduating in 2009, he discovered his true passion for acting, turned down a corporate job offer, and embarked on his journey in Bollywood. In 2015 Vicky Kaushal marked his Bollywood debut with Masaan. 

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Taapsee Pannu
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Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu completed her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. Although she had a promising career in the tech field, she chose to follow her passion for acting. Taapsee transitioned into modeling and eventually made her mark in Bollywood, becoming one of the most versatile and acclaimed actresses in the industry.

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Kartik Aaryan
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Kartik Aaryan

Kartik Aaryan graduated with a degree in Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. However, his true passion lay in acting. He pursued a career in Bollywood, he debuted with Pyaar Ka Panchnama in 2011, and now ruling the Bollywood industry. 

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Sushant Singh Rajput
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Sushant Singh Rajput

Late Sushant Singh Rajput graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. Despite having a promising engineering career ahead, he followed his passion for the entertainment industry, starting with television and later making a successful debut in Bollywood, where he became one of the most talented actors of his generation.

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Sonu Sood
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Sonu Sood

Sonu Sood completed his Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Maharashtra. Initially working in the corporate sector, he later discovered his passion for acting and made a successful transition to the film industry. Sonu Sood became a well-known actor in Bollywood and South Indian cinema, earning praise for his versatile roles and humanitarian work.

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