Successful Models Who Later Became Great Actors Too...!

Gone are the times when it was considered that models can’t act. There have been a number of models who walked right off the ramp to sizzle the silver screen. Here is a list of the top model turned Bollywood stars.

1. Freida Pinto Freida Pinto is a popular cinema and TV star who w >> Read More...

Freida had modeled for about 2.5 years before making her debut with worldwide blockbuster “ Slumdog Millionaire Click to look into! >> Read More... ” which opened the gates for her huge success in acting. She received many nominations and awards for the same. This sexy model turned actress is now working globally on many Hollywood projects and has become a role model for many.

2. Milind Soman Born on 4th November 1965, Milind Soman is a super >> Read More...

Milind is one of the earliest and most notable Indian male professional super models. However, he was only moderately successful in his Bollywood career. He was well acclaimed for his acting in movie “16 December”. Widely remembered as “ Captain Vyom Captain Vyom is a kids fantasy serial which used t >> Read More... ”, he is now also called “The Ironman” of India, after successfully completing the toughest Triathlon “Ironman” in Zurich, at 50 years of age.

3. Anushka Sharma Born in an army family to Col. AjayKumar and Ashim >> Read More...

Anushka started modeling at the age of 15, with Lakme Fashion Week. Her modeling career was stable & she took on many commercial roles before signing up for three movies with Yash Raj Films. Since her debut in “ Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Click to look into! >> Read More... ” opposite renowned actor Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... , she has taken incremental steps with her acting abilities and success ratio, which has made her one of the best actresses today.

4. Randeep Hooda The strong macho image of Randeep Hooda graces the >> Read More...

Starting his career as a model, this raw, tall, dusky, handsome guy from Haryana has made steady & notable progress in Bollywood. Debuting with Mira Nair’s “Monsoon Wedding”, he went on to give several successful performances in movies, most notably, " Jism Jism is a Hindi television series premiered on cha >> Read More... -2" & “ Highway Click to look into! >> Read More... ”. His well toned physique and a heavy, God gifted voice makes his presence felt strongly on the screen.

5. Katrina Kaif Katrina Kaif is a prominent and very popular Briti >> Read More...

Starting out as a teenage model, Katrina went on to become a fashion model in London. Though her Bollywood debut with “Boom” turned out to be disastrous, she did garner success through modeling. Her acting career was re-launched with hits like “Namaste-London” and since then she has delivered a series of hit movies and become a successful actress today.

6. Sidharth Malhotra Sidharth Malhotra is an Indian actor who was born >> Read More...

Standing tall at 6 ft, Sidharth has become the eye candy of girls all around. He started modeling at a young age of 18 and made an impressive debut with Karan Johar’s “ Student Of The Year Click to look into! >> Read More... ” (2012). He also earned success with “Hasee toh Phasee” and “Ek Villian”. With “ Brothers” lined up, this model turned actor’s future seems really bright.

7. Bipasha Basu Bipasha Basu, born in January 7,1979 in Delhi, is >> Read More...

The dusky “Sex symbol” of Bollywood started her successful modeling career at 17, by winning the Ford Supermodel Contest (1999) and has never looked back. Debuting with “Ajnabee” in Bollywood, she tasted huge success in her acting career. She won the filmfare award for Best Debut (Ajnabee) & Best Actress (Raaz). Her success paved the way for other models to make this transition.

8. Arjun Rampal Amit Rampal is an Indian Actor, Host, Producer and >> Read More...

Arjun started modeling after completing college and became a known name in the modeling circuit. Though his Bollywood career started off with a few flops and average movies, the once termed as “poor actor with good looks”, Arjun has made his way to success with movies like “Don”, “ Om Shanti Om Click to look into! >> Read More... ”, “ Chakravyuh Click to look into! >> Read More... ” and has gone on to win the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for best supporting actor. He is one of the most successful model turned actors of Bollywood.

9. Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and model. S >> Read More...

Deepika began her modeling career with the Lakme Fashion Week, winning “Model of the year award,” and getting a Kingfisher Calendar Photo-shoot, Deepika had a successful modeling career. She made her acting debut with blockbuster “Om Shanti Om”. Her acting abilities have been well acclaimed and with a series of back to back superhits, she is one of the hot favorites of B-Town.

10. John Abraham Like some of our sexy stars, John Abraham has had >> Read More...

His muscular physique, dimpled smile & intense looks have made John Abraham a true heartthrob. Starting off as a model, he won “Gladrags Manhunt Contest” and stood runner up in “Manhunt International”. Since his debut in “Jism”, he has delivered many commercially and critically successful hits. After producing hits like “ Vicky Donor” and “Madras Café,” John has now garnered success as a producer as well.