Thousands of people come to sapno ki nagri, Mumbai with the dream of being the next big thing in the entertainment industry. And the struggle is real! From rejections to payment delays, there’s so much that aspiring actors deal with. Even the biggest names in the telly world have been through this taxing process but there’s a catch. Some of these stars didn’t struggle day and night for money. They did it purely out of passion. These stars were born into wealthy families and some of them even quit their flourishing businesses to embrace acting! Scroll down to find out about eight of these TV celebs:
Karan Kundrra
Karan Kundrra is one of the biggest names in the telly world. However, did you know along with his talent and good looks, he’s also been blessed with a wealthy family? Karan’s father, S.P. Kundra owns a well-known construction business in Punjab. The is even involved in the business and helps his father sometimes.
Mohena Singh
Popular TV actor and choreographer, Mohena Singh is known for doing shows like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Nach Baliye, But did you know that her real name is Princess Mohena Kumari Singh? Yes, she was born into the royal family of Rewa. Her father, Pushpraj Singh is the king of Rewa.
Ram Kapoor
The Bade Achhe Lagte Hain fame Ram Kapoor’s dad, Anil Kapoor was the CEO of the advertising firm, FCB Ulka. The business tycoon also worked closely with Amul for years. Owing to a wealthy background, Ram Kapoor grew up in the plush locality of South Mumbai and attended prestigious schools like Sherwood College and Kodaikanal International School.
Pearl V Puri
Pearl V Puri, who rose to fame with his roles in Naagin and Bepanah Pyaar, belongs to a rich Hindu Punjabi Khatri family. His dad, Vipin Puri owned a successful business in Madhya Pradesh, where he spent most of his childhood. In fact, Pearl’s dad was so against his choice of turning into an actor and leaving their company that he didn’t talk to him for two years.
Madalsa Sharma
Madalsa Sharma, who’s best known for her role as Kavya in Anupamaa is the daughter of famous film director and producer, Subhash Sharma and Indian actress Sheela Sharma. While Subhash is famous for directing movies like Suhaag (1979), Tere Pyar Mein (1979), and Mujhe Kasam Hai (1985), Sheela is known for her roles in Nadiya Ke Paar (1982), Kaalo (2010), Bhoot Uncle (2006), and many more.
Karan Patel
Apart from being an established TV actor, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein fame Karan Patel also runs his dad’s business. He is the Chairman/Director of two companies while his dad handles the rest of the business as the group Chairman. Despite being a successful businessman, Karan didn’t hesitate to try his luck with TV shows and rose to fame in no time!
Kushal Tandon
From being the protagonist of everyone’s fave TV show, Beyhadh to making headlines in Bigg Boss, Kushal Tandon has achieved a lot in the telly world. But did you know he hails from a wealthy background? Kushal’s father, Billu Tandon is the owner of a transport and oil business and is the President of Transport Union in Uttar Pradesh. His late grandfather, Lalji Tandon was also an influential politician.
Niti Taylor
TV and Bollywood actress, Niti Taylor belongs to a wealthy multi-religious family. Her father, Sandip Taylor is a Gujarati businessman who owns a real-estate firm in Gurugram called ‘Aditi Estate’ which is named after Niti’s elder sister.
Kudos to these stars for getting out of their comfort zone and chasing their dreams. It paid off!
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