EXCLUSIVE: Nora Fatehi sold suits? Emraan Hashmi was a salesman? Unexpected first jobs of Bollywood actors, watch

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

March 12, 2024 - 1:27 PM IST

Ever wondered what your favourite Bollywood celebrities did before they graced the silver screen? Bollywood Hungama will take a trip down memory lane with some of your favourite stars as they reveal their very first jobs!

EXCLUSIVE: Nora Fatehi sold suits? Emraan Hashmi was a salesman? Unexpected first jobs of Bollywood actors, watch

From sales to spotlight:

Emraan Hashmi: The serial charmer once walked the streets as a door-to-door salesman!

Nora Fatehi: Before mesmerizing audiences with her dance moves, Nora worked as a sales associate at a men's clothing store in Canada.

Educating others before entertaining them:

Sara Ali Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput: Believe it or not, these two stars used to be tutors!

Radio ready:

Ayushmann Khurrana: The versatile Ayushmann kickstarted his career not in front of the camera, but behind the mic, as a Radio Jockey!

Hidden talents:

Sharad Kelkar: The talented actor who often lends his voice to characters also has a background in modelling and worked as a gym instructor.

Early starters:

Yami Gautam: Yami got her first taste of the entertainment industry with a show on Doordarshan. Note, she was in 12th standard when she bagged the part.

Fatima Sana Shaikh: Acting wasn't new to Fatima even before Bollywood; her first job was in an acting role! For the unversed, she was the child actor in Chachi 420.

Jack of all trades:

Arbaaz Khan: Before becoming an actor and producer, Arbaaz assisted the legendary filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.

Law and laughter:

Aparshakti Khurrana: While his brother Ayushmann was entertaining with his voice, Aparshakti chose a different path - working as a lawyer at the Delhi High Court before becoming a comedian and actor.

Surprising beginnings:

Rakul Preet Singh: This fitness enthusiast revealed that her first "job" involved getting paid a rupee for doing chores at home!

Siddhant Chaturvedi: While details are scarce, Siddhant did reveal his very first job was already in the acting field.

Kartik Aaryan: Before becoming a heartthrob, Kartik participated in a promo for a television channel, taking his first step into the world of entertainment.

Tara Sutaria: Before captivating audiences with her dance moves in Bollywood, Tara worked as a VJ at Disney Channel.

Neha Dhupia: This outspoken actress had a unique first job - selling outdoor garden furniture in Delhi!

Ali Fazal and Nikita Dutta also revealed their early career experiences, working at UNDP and in an advertising firm internship respectively.

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