10 Bollywood celebrities who made it big without a godfather

Anushka Sharma

Born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.Anushka wrote her success story when she got her first break in Bollywood a lead role in Aditya Chopra’s film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite King Khan, Shah Rukh.The actress would have never thought, that some day from a small town girl like her will become a big star.Anushka’s confident stance worked in her favour for sure, and made her an overnight success.

Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann Khurrana is from Chandigarh who entered TV with MTV Roadies Season 2, where he appeared as the host of the show. His debut movie was Vicky Donor opposite Yami Gautam. After debuting in Bollywood with Vicky Donor, he is now one of the next gen actors to watch out for.

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan was born in Jaipur. Irfan Khan started off by doing roles in serials like Chanakya, Chandrakanta, Bharata Ek Khoj, Banegi Apni Baat, Sara Jahan Hamara and Sparsh.Today, not just Bollywood, the actor is even the part of Hollywood films. The most recent one being 'Jurassic park'.

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut was born in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.The petite Bollywood actress has no filmi connections; Kangana's father is a businessman, and mother a school teacher. She came to Mumbai to establish herself as an actress, which she pretty much achieved with sheer hard work. Kangana Ranaut, the small town girl who has made it big in bollywood in a short span of time in the industry.She is known for her versatility and ability to play complex characters with a natural ease.Kangana made her Bollywood debut with Anurag Basu's Gangster and then there was no looking back.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Born in a small town of Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh and after working as a chemist in a petrochemical company in Uttrakhand, the talented Nawazuddin decided to shift to Delhi and joined the National School of Drama. He appeared in few notable pictures of Bollywood, Today he garners fame for his commendable acting skills in various movies like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Kahaani', 'Talaash' among others.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra Born in Jamshedpur and brought up in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.Priyanka kick started her journey of fame by winning the Miss India title. From acting to singing, the actress has earned recognition not just in Bollywood but also in Hollywood.

Rajnikanth

Rajnikanth was born in Bangalore, Karnataka where he worked as a coolie before joining the Bangalore Transport Service as a bus conductor. Today, he is ruling the entire country and is the highest paid actor our country as ever seen.

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK is called the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has proved himself time and again.SRK started his career by acting lead actor in Fauji in 1988 and since then have worked in more than 70 films and won around 207 awards. SRK’s journey from rags to riches is an inspiring one, and etched with many a blockbuster movie.

Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant started his acting career with a TV serial by the name Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil, before taking away our hearts by his role as Manav in Pavitra Rishta and finally his debut movie, Kai Po Che.Sushant Singh Rajput who hails from Patna, grew up in Delhi and shined on TV with his hit serials till Kai Po Che happened. Now the actor has projects with Yash Raj Banner.

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan was born into a middle-class Tamil Brahmin family in Poothamkurussy, Puthur, Kerala.She started by doing the famous serial Hum Paanch where she played the role of Radhika for some time.After few years Vidya made her Bollywood debut with Parineeta, Since then Vidya has become the talk of the town. The actress has donned various looks in the film and she is one actress who can give the actors a run for their money.