Celebs who gave up athletics to pursue fame
Aamir Khan talked about his love of tennis and his background in the game.
by Nagpur Trends Team | Published on 2024-07-12 05:08:28
During the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, Aamir Khan disclosed in an interview that he used to be a huge tennis player but had to give it up at his father's request. The celebrity used to compete in the Maharashtra State Championship because he was so skilled at the sport.
Although most fans may not be aware of this fact, a number of celebs were professional athletes before accepting an offer from Bollywood. The following is a list of five actors who were professional athletes before deciding to enter the illustrious world of film.
Padukone Deepika- Under the tutelage of her father Prakash Padukone, a badminton legend in his own right, Kalki 2898 AD star competed professionally.
Abraham John- The actor was once a professional football player. He will be seen in the upcoming film Vedaa, which is directed by Nikkhil Advani.
Saleem Saqib- Up to the age of 20, Saqib Saleem—best known for his part in 83 (2021)—played cricket.
Khurana Aparshakti- Prior to his rise to fame, the Indian actor and radio host best known for his roles in Luka Chuppi (2019) and Stree (2018) was an enthusiastic cricket player.
Bose Rahul- Rahul Bose is another actor who was a professional athlete. He played rugby for 11 years as an Indian representative in his teens.