Indian Bollywood Actors who are engineers

Indian Bollywood Actors who are Engineers: Engineers are the most versatile in human species. Although Engineering itself is a technical degree, you can find them in every other profession. From civil services to banking, Engineers are everywhere. You might be astonished to know how Engineers have dominated the entertainment industry as well. So, here I am with the list of Indian Bollywood Actors who are Engineers and  are known faces among the masses.

List of Indian Bollywood actors who are Engineers

 

1.) Vicky Kaushal –

  A national award winner for best actor proves what an engineer can accomplish if they intend to. He won Best Male debutant IIFA & SCREEN Awards and Filmfare award for best-supporting actor. Who else can achieve this feat in a very short period than an Engineer? 

Some of his prominent works are

• Gangs of wasseypur
• Masaan
• Raman Raghav 2.0
• Raazi
• Sanju
• Lust stories
• Uri: The Surgical Strike ( National Award )

Degree– Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications. 

College– Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology ( Mumbai ).

 

2.) Taapsee Pannu 

         A lady with strong opinions and knows how to express her views. Taapsee Pannu is also an Engineer. She has worked in several Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies and won several awards for her outstanding acting. 

        It is a general notion that the Indian film industry works only because of actors. And actresses are just eye candy in the movies. But Taapsee is one of the very few actresses who have proved to carry the whole film on their back successfully. She is truly inspirational for every girl out there. And she deserves to be in the list of Successful Indian Bollywood actors who are Engineers.

Some of her remarkable movies are-

• Mr. Perfect
• Chashme Baddoor
• Naam Shabana
• Mulk
• Pink
• Badla
• The Ghazi Attack
• Mission Mangal
• Stand ki Aankh

Degree: Engineering in Computer science 

College: Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology ( New Delhi )

3.) Akkineni Nagarjuna

  Although Akkineni Nagarjuna works mostly in the South film industry, the list of prominent Indian Bollywood actors who are Engineers wouldn’t be complete without him.

Akkineni Nagarjuna has won one National Award, 3 Filmfare Awards and 9 Nandi Awards.

The veteran actor has also worked in several Bollywood movies and has a massive fan base in the Hindi region as well.

Some of his famous movies are-

• Annamayya
• Nine Pelladatha
• Santosham
• Geetanjali
• Shiva
• Shirdi Sai
• Khuda Gawah
• Criminal
• LOC Kargil 

Degree: Mechanical Engineering 

College: Eastern Michigan University ( Michigan )

4.) Kartik Aaryan

  Nation’s new hunk is one of the engineers who made it big in Bollywood. With a pinch of Govinda and shadow of Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan holds all traits of a good actor. Who can forget his monologue in “Pyaar Ka Punchnama.” He is projected as Bollywood’s new Charm, and no one doubts that. 

Prominent Movies of Kartik Aaryan :

• Pyaar Ka Punchnama
• Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
• Luka Chuppi
• Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 ( Upcoming )

Degree: Engineering in Biotechnology 

College : D Y Patil College of Engineering ( Mumbai )

 

5.) Kader Khan

  He was an ace actor, fabulous screenwriter, fantastic comedian, and excellent director. It’s rare for a person to have all these characteristics. But Kader Khan had it all.

His trio with Govinda and Johnny Lever is epic and unforgettable. From Rajesh Khanna to Salman Khan and Govinda, Kader Khan has imparted his knowledge of acting to everyone he worked with. 

He was a master magician in the Hindi film industry. The only fact that can determine his contribution to Bollywood that he wrote dialogues for over 200 films and acted in more than 300 movies.

Kader Khan Famous movies :

• Daag
• Coolie
• Amar Akbar Anthony
• Mr. Natwarlal
• Himmatwala
• Hum
• Aankhein
• Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Degree: Civil Engineering

College: Ismail Yusuf College ( Mumbai )

List of Top 10 Indian Bollywood actors who are Engineers

6.) Ritesh Deshmukh

One of the most excellent comic timings and unique acting skills makes Ritesh Deshmukh a commercial package. His contribution to the Marathi Film industry is also remarkable. 

Ritesh has been consistent in providing back to back commercially successful movies.

He is in almost every famous comedy movie franchise from Houseful to Dhamaal. And thus, makes our list of Successful Indian Bollywood actors who are Engineers. 

Ritesh Deshmukh Famous Movies :

• Tujhe Meri Kasam
• Masti
• Kya Kool Hain Hum
• Malamaal Weekly
• Heyy Babyy
• Housefull
• Dhamaal
• Ek Villain
• Baaghi 3

Degree: Architectural Engineering

College: Kamla Raheja College ( Mumbai )

7.) Sonu Sood

  Sonu Sood has worked in almost every dominant Indian film industry like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, and of course, Hindi. He has never been typecast and has worked in almost every genre – side roles, comedy roles, negative roles to Lead roles.

Almost everyone has praised his acting and commitment to his work.

Some of his famous movies are 

• Aashiq Banaya Aapne
• Super
• Jodhaa Akbar
• Singh Is Kinng
• Arundhati
• Dabangg
• Happy New Year
• Simmba

Degree: Electrical and Electronics Engineering

College: Yashwantrao Chavan College of Engineering ( Nagpur )

 

8.) Kriti Sanon

  Youth sensation Kriti Sanon has worked in Telugu and Hindi films both. She is one of the actresses who have tasted success at such an initial phase of their career.

Kriti has won Screen Awards, IIFAA, Filmfare Awards, etc. in the very first year of her debut in the film industry, which is commendable.

Some of Sanon’s remarkable Movies –

• Nenokkadine
• Heropanti
• Bareilly Ki Barfi
• Luka Chuppi
• Housefull 4

Degree: Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication

College: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology ( Noida )

9.) Amol Parashar

  Amol has marked his steady presence in the Indian entertainment industry through his excellent acting skills. Where everyone runs behind the role in a movie, Amol took a different step. He opted to jump into the world of web series even after working in the film. 

This very bet gained him a lot of fame and popularity among the new generation.

Some of his remarkable works are-

• Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
• Traffic
• TVF Tripling
• Parchayee
• Home

Degree: Mechanical Engineering

College: Indian Institute of Technology ( Delhi )

10.) Jitendra Kumar a.k.a. Jeetu Bhaiyya 

   Nation’s most lovable web series actor is one of the Indian Bollywood actors who are Engineers. There is hardly any youth who doesn’t know Jitendra Kumar a.k.a. Jeetu Bhaiyya. He is the Flag Bearer of TVF ( The Viral Fever ) production and the megastar of the web series universe.

Jitendra is not just confined to web series. He has proved his worth in Bollywood as well. 

Jitendra Kumar’s famous works 

• A Wednesday
• Permanent Roommates
• TVF Pitchers
• TVF Bachelors ( Season 2 )
• Gone Kesh
• Kota Factory
• Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
• Panchayat

Degree: Civil Engineering

College: IIT Kharagpur ( West Bengal )

 

Conclusion

So, this was the list of “Top 10 Indian Bollywood actors who are Engineers” and have made it big on the Silver Screen. Some names might have surprised you. It’s always surprising and astonishing to know the versatility of Engineers. It is often said that Engineers decide their career after the completion of their degree and come out better than others. And the above list proves the fact as well. 

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