Indian Celebrities With Small Beginning But Gleaming Life

Indian cinema has seen great changes with time and all this was possible with the great contribution of some astonishing and natural actors. Not many of the celebrities are born with the silver spoon; few of them have struggled a lot to make it from scrap to the peak. For these actors, life was not so easy since the beginning. They had that spark within them to turn the impossible into a big success and now they have made their own place in the golden frame of success.

From now on, if you ever doubt your hard work and lose hope in success, remember these celebrities who have successfully turned their big dreams into reality. Here is the list of few Indian celebrities who have really worked hard with their determination for the big shot.

1.Rajinikanth

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, commonly known as Rajinikanth in the film industry. is the man known by its name. The story of Rajinikanth is truly inspiring and fascinating. It is really inspiring to know how a bus coolie made it to the big screen in South Indian cinema. With his generosity and simplicity, Rajinikanth acquired a God’s status in southern India. He has also truly ruled hearts of many across India.

2. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Hailing from a small town of Muzaffarnagar district, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born to a farmer’s family. He is named among the grounded stars in Bollywood who is not ashamed to share his past careers. The actor has worked a watchman and a chemist for a petrochemical company. His love for acting and talent to express brought him close to the industry. He received his first break in film ‘Sarfarosh’ (1999), although he played a small role in the film. The actor has now many famed movies and awards under his belt and is known for his extraordinary acting in the movies.

3. Smriti Irani

Do you remember the character ‘Tulsi’ from a daily soap ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’? Yes, Smriti Irani truly nailed the television industry with this famous character and ruled the hearts of many for a span of eight years. Citing the true example of someone who made it from rags to success, Irani’s story is truly inspiring. With mopping the floors at McDonald's, to the tv series and now union minister. The woman has truly made it to success with tiny stepping-stones.

4. Akshay Kumar

Born to an ordinary family, Akshay Kumar struggled his way to make his space among the famous Bollywood stars. His story of working as a waiter in Bangkok, to an actor with a national award is what makes him stand out from the others. The actors has worked in over hundreds of movies and won many prestigious awards. He is also listed as among the influential actors in Indian cinema. The Government of India has also accorded him with the Padma Shri for his contribution to the film industry.

5. Mehmood

Best known for comic roles, Mehmood had a career of over four decades in Indian cinema. Starting his career as a child actor, Mehmood also worked as a driver, poultry seller and taught Meena Kumari to play table tennis. It was after he got married that he decided to get serious towards his acting career. His tremendous effort towards work in over 300 Hindi films entitled him as the Johny Walker of next generation. 

6. Mithun Chakraborty

Named among "Dancing-heroes" of Bollywood, Gourang Chakraborty named as Mithun Chakraborty on stage became a known face in the industry. Before making it to the cinema, the actor was part of a Naxalite group but it was the death of his brother, which made him leave the group. The actor started working to establish himself in the film industry and today the world knows him as ‘disco dancer’. He has been accorded with three national awards for three different movies and had won many prestigious awards for his acting.