7 Bollywood actors who began their acting journey with theatre
Aman Wadhwa
Observed on March 27 each year, World Theatre Day celebrates the art form that serves as the cornerstone of performance, storytelling, and cultural expression.
On World Theatre Day 2024, we take a look at those Bollywood actors who have seamlessly transitioned from the stage to the silver screen.
Shah Rukh Khan began his journey in theatre during college, studying under Barry John at Delhi's Theatre Action Group
Anupam Kher started his career in theatre in the early 1980s and has also co-founded the theatre group Actor Prepares
Rajkummar Rao began his acting career by doing theatre with Kshitij Theatre Group and the Shri Ram Centre in Delhi
Manoj Bajpayee attended director and acting coach Barry John's workshop and began his acting journey with theatre
Boman Irani received training from the acting coach Hansraj Siddhia and honed his skills on stage before transitioning to film
Pankaj Tripathi's journey began on the stage, where he immersed himself in the art of acting and nurtured his passion for storytelling
Kangana Ranaut was part of the Asmita Theatre Group, where she trained under the theatre director Arvind Gaur in Delhi