Brains Meet Beauty: Indian Actors Who Hold A Master's Degree

Many actors in the Indian industry might be top tier when it comes to acting, but there are a few who have aced it when it comes to academics too. Beneath the sheet of glitz and glam lies the surprising world of high academic achievements by the industry stars, who completed their studies and moved on to pursue an acting career or took it after being famous in the glam world. Balancing rigorous academic schedules with creative passions, these 5 actors went above and beyond to secure post-graduate qualifications before dominating the silver screen.

Twinkle Khanna

The multifaceted talent and a recognized author, Twinkle Khanna has not just served the Bollywood industry as an actor or a producer but also as a columnist and interior designer. Twinkle moved to London to prove studying has no age limit and completed her Master of Arts (M.A) in Fiction Writing from Goldsmiths, University of London. Before her surprising Master's degree, Khanna attended the New Era High School in Panchgani and later completed a Bachelor's degree from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics.

2. Ayushman Khurrana

The singing sensation and beloved actor of Bollywood, Ayushman Khurrana has a rich educational background, with a Master's degree in Mass Communication from the School of Communication Studies in Chandigarh. The actor completed his Bachelor's degree in English Literature from DAV College, Chandigarh.

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3. Soha Ali Khan

The youngest daughter of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan was destined for a life blended with tradition and modernity. She began her educational journey with The British School, New Delhi, and went on to Balliol College, Oxford for history. Later, the actress earned a Master's degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

4. Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan completed his schooling at St. Columba's School, New Delhi. Later, the star was admitted to Hansraj College for a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Though passionate about acting, Shah Rukh wanted to pursue a Master's and went to Jamia Millia Islamia to continue studying Mass Communication, but later dropped out and chased his dream to be an actor by joining the National School of Drama.

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5. John Abraham

Known for his action roles and fitness advocacy, John Abraham is also a sharp corporate mind. He completed his schooling at Bombay Scottish School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Fusing his analytical background with business acumen, he earned a Master in Management Studies (MMS / MBA) from the Mumbai Educational Trust (MET).

Not all who are seen chasing a dream to be the biggest actor dreamt of it as a child, but also continued studying till the biggest break of their lives.

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