8 ‘Luck By Chance’ stories of Bollywood stars that will make your faith take a leap

Stars just by chance…

There are numerous aspiring talents out there who literally can give everything they have, just to grab a role in Bollywood films. But then there are few stars in Bollywood who were discovered just by chance. How they got into the glamorous world is not less then a tale, read on to find out more. Read on...

Akshay Kumar

First on our list is Akshay Kumar whose story to fame (by luck) is not less than a dream. The star used to work as a waiter in a restaurant in Bangkok. And after returning from Bangkok, he started teaching martial arts. But then things started changing, when a photographer friend of his recommended modelling to him. He missed his flight to Bangalore for a modelling assignment and started knocking at studio doors with his portfolio. As ye,s his luck was strong that he got a film the very same day!

Madhuri Dixit

Then we have the 'Dhak Dhak' girl of Bollywood who was once approached by a film producer after being impressed with her dancing abilities. The actress' parents were against her entry into the film industry as she was just 15 years old. But, later when Madhuri’s sister’s friend saw her, she received a film's offer Barjatya’s on her recommendation and Madhuri readily accepted.

Arjun Rampal

One of the most intense looking star, Arjun Rampal's faith also brought him into the filmy-land by chance. It was well-own designer, Rohit Bal who first saw Arjun Rampal in a DISCO in Delhi and suggested that he should opt for modelling. Then there was no looking back for Arjun!

Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Chopra used to work YRF's PR department before venturing into Bollywood. With a lot of degrees in her kitty which includes economics, business and finance, Parineeti just never wanted to enter the glamourous world. But then while working with YRF, she caught the acting keeda and was approached by Maneesh Sharma, the director of ‘Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl’.

Bipasha Basu

There are a lot of stars in Bollywood who have entered through the modelling stream and out of the lot is also the dusky babe, Bipasha Basu. But talking about how she took a step towards the modelling world then the credit goes to Arjun Rampal’s wife and supermodel Mehr Jessia who first spotted Bipasha. In 1996, Mehr saw Bipasha at a hotel in Kolkata and told her to try her hand in modelling. And that's how she is slaying it in Bollywood now.

Daisy Shah

alman Khan's discovery but a choreographer by profession, Daisy Shah's story to fame in Bollywood is no less than a movie in itself. She was a background dancer with ace choreographer Ganesh Acharya and that's when she got spotted by the Dabangg Khan.

Bhumi Pednekar

The ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha' actress' entry into Bollywood was among the most unexpected. She was working as an assistant to Shanoo Sharma at YRF for 6 years. Bhumi would often double up for actors and give auditions. One fine day, her audition tape landed up on Aditya Chopra’s desk and Bhumi was cast in ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’.

Jeetendra

imitation jewellery. During those times, he used to supply artificial jewellery to V Shantaram and in 1959, when the director cast him as actor Sandhya’s body double in ‘Navrang’, his luck changed and how.