Top 10 Bollywood Stars From Small Towns

Mumbai, The City Of Dreams daily witnesses lakhs of people coming on its land to be a part of the World’s Largest Film Producing Industry. However, there are very few who end up establishing themselves here as it is not like walking on the grass. If you have talent, it does not matter where you come from, you’ll get success. There are several people who came as a nobody from small towns and made the rags to riches story true. So, here we are listing top 10 Bollywood stars from small towns, have a look: -

1. Amitabh Bachchan

The Mega Star Big B was once rejected for a job of an RJ because his voice was coarse, and later on, this sound became his trademark, that’s something that talent can earn you. Son of the legendary poet, Harivansh Rai Bachchan; Amitabh belongs to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

2. Shatrughan Sinha

The ‘Shotgun’ Shatru’s ‘Khamosh’ is so popular that it is used even today. Shatrughan Sinha who once used to be on the top of highly successful actor’s, hails from Patna; the capital city of Bihar. Later on, he made his way to politics and is still active in politics.

3. Akshay Kumar

‘Khiladi Kumar’ belongs to Amritsar, Punjab. The most fit hero of Bollywood maintains a low profile but is very generous and active in social works. When other actors of previous decades have lost the limelight, Akshay is among a few who enjoy the same attention.

4. Preity Zinta

Once used to be the cutest with her dimples; she is not very active in Bollywood now. But she made her place very impactfully in the past. Preity was born in Shimla and brought up there only has yet a huge fan following.

5. Manoj Bajpayee

This man from Motihari, has established himself very efficiently in the industry. From his big break in ‘Satya’ to date, he continues to please the audience by his superb performances. Very much appreciated by critics, Manoj was born and brought up in Bihar’s Motihari.

6. Kangana Ranaut

The ‘Queen’ belongs to Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. Kangana Ranaut is a very vivid actor. We may say that her acting is like an onion, we discover a new layer everytime. With her National Award winning performance in Queen, she took away million hearts.

7. Irrfan Khan

Born to a Zamindar family in Jaipur, Irrfan Khan is considered a very passionate and versatile actor. Not only Bollywood but Irrfan has also placed his feet in Hollywood. Whether it’s a comic role or a serious one, he plays it so well that the audience can do nothing but just praise him and applaud him.

8. Parineeti Chopra

When she made her debut with ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’, it was very clear that this girl has got something big. Movies like ‘Ishaqzaade’, Hasee To Phasee, made her a prominent name in the industry. Belonging to Ambala, she is playing in very nicely.

9. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

From playing a junior artist in Aamir Khan starrer ‘Sarfarosh’ to playing characters like Faizal Khan and Freaky Ali; the journey was not easy for Nawaz. A man who proved that talent could not be bounded in frames of body or beauty only, that’s Nawazuddin. This reel ‘Faizal Khan’ belongs to Muzaffarnagar district of UP.

10. Raj Kumar Yadav

Who can forget the Omi of “Kai Po Che”? Be it a small role or a big one, Rajkummar Rao has always shown that he is a highly talented man. He belongs to the land of Dronacharya, Gurgaon. There is still more to come from this young guy.