Watching our beloved stars on the silver screen and even television, we all share a sense of familiarity towards them. But how well do you really know your favorite Bollywood celebrity? Here are twelve celebrity facts we’re pretty sure you’re unaware of.
And we can guarantee #8 will take you by surprise!
1. Shah Rukh Khan
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When it comes to Indian cinema, this Bollywood ka Baadshah is the ultimate king of romance. He has possessed our undying love since the 90s. But did you know that King Khan, who originally came from a humble middle-class family, is currently the third richest actor in the world? That’s right folks; he very well could be a literal national treasure. In his career of a jaw-dropping 300 plus films, SRK has won 207 out of his 226 assorted film award nominations! 29 of which have been for best actor. No wonder he possesses a net worth close to $600 million. Thoroughly deserved!
2. Priyanka Chopra
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We bet you didn’t know that our very own Piggy Chops, who not only has our nation’s love but is also now winning hearts overseas, has been selected at the state level for the distinguished National Opus Honour Choir! She is the only Indian ever in the USA to receive this honor. Well done, Pee Cee! Could she make us any prouder? We think she would bet us she could.
3. Ranbir Kapoor
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Did you know our Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, is actually an adorable mama’s boy? That’s right ladies; this incredibly talented, versatile actor still receives 1500 rupees as pocket money from his mom per week! He continues to manage daily expenses on that sum and allows his lovely mom to deal with his financial matters.
4. Deepika Padukone
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Probably Bollywood’s most enchanting face, this long-legged, dimpled beauty is not only one of our nation’s highest paid actresses but also, according to Forbes, one amongst the top-ten highest paid actresses in the entire world! Padukone is said to be the only Indian on that list, having earnings close to 10 million USD.
5. Hrithik Roshan
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A talented actor, fitness freak and veritable Adonis walking; this fact about Hrithik is sure to take you by surprise. Apparently, our Indian superhero’s actual surname isn’t Roshan but Nagrath! Surprised? Well, so were we.
6. Kareena Kapoor
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This supremely talented actress apparently wore close to 130 different ensembles, designed by leading fashion designers from across the globe, for her film Heroine. It has also been reported that Bebo’s wardrobe for this 2012 film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, is one of the most expensive wardrobes in any Bollywood movie ever filmed!
7. Amitabh Bachchan
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This Bollywood veteran and ultimate legend is not only an unparalleled actor but apparently possesses other unusual talents as well. Apparently, Big B is ambidextrous! He can write, with equal proficiency, using both hands. Yeah, we’re about to scour up old KBC videos and watch him sign cheques as well. Oh well, still an hour well spent.
8. Kalki Koechlin
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This adorable Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Bollywoodactress and writer of French descent will surely surprise you. Koechlin’s great grandfather is none other than Maurice Koechlin, the chief engineer for not only the Eiffel Tower, one of the celebrated wonders of the world, but also the historical Statue of Liberty! Yep, mind blown here as well.
9. Aamir Khan
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Talking about famous ancestors, this renowned Bollywood method actor is the great grand nephew of celebrated Islamic philosopher and freedom fighter Abul Kalam Azad. Impressed? Well, there’s more. He’s also related to the former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain, from his paternal side. Sheesh Aamir Khan, talk about distinguished bloodlines.
10. Ranveer Singh
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Though we all love this talented actor and his bad boy, prankster antics usually have us in hysterics, this fact- scratch that, thesefacts– did pleasantly surprise us. Firstly Ranveer’s full name is actually Ranveer Singh Bhavnani (not the most star-studded of surnames, we feel you Ranveer). Secondly, he happens to be Sonam Kapoor’s cousin brother! (Author’s note: please don’t leave for Wikipedia yet.)
11. Salman Khan
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Bollywood’s Bhai Jaan has an avid infatuation with soaps! Knocked you over, didn’t it? Apparently, Khan’s bathroom has a collection of assorted fragrant, herbal and handmade soaps. His most cherished of those are ones made with all natural, organic vegetable and fruit extracts.
12. Akshay Kumar
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This Khiladi is surprisingly superstitious as hell! Apparently, Bollywood’s eternal action star won’t ever write a word on paper unless he begins it with ‘Om.’
Well, there you have it folks, twelve facts about your favorite Bollywood celebrities that surprised you. Oh, don’t pretend, we see right through you. It was number 7 wasn’t it? If so, ha! Success! If not, well dang it boy, you really are a fan, aren’t you?
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