- July 25, 2025
From Taapsee Pannu To Kriti Sanon, Bollywood Actresses Who Studied Engineering
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List of actors who transitioned from engineering to making remarkable achievements in acting. Let’s explore their journeys from academics to the silver screen.
Taapsee Pannu (right); Kriti Sanon (left). (Image: taapsee/kritisanon/Instagram)
Bollywood Actresses Educational Qualification: This narrative highlights three exceptionally talented Bollywood actresses who, after completing their engineering studies, went on to dominate the glamour industry. The list includes Kriti Sanon, Taapsee Pannu, and, Rakul Preet Singh. These actors transitioned from engineering to making remarkable achievements in acting. Let’s explore their journeys from academics to the silver screen.
Kriti Sanon
Born on July 27, 1990 in New Delhi, Kriti completed her schooling at Delhi Public School, Rani Bagh, Delhi. She then earned a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a prestigious institute in Noida, where she was one of the top students. Although she received job offers in engineering, her passion for modeling led her to pursue acting. Sanon made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film Heropanti, and her outstanding performance in Mimi earned her a National Award, establishing her as one of Bollywood’s leading actresses.
Taapsee Pannu
Born on August 1, 1987, in New Delhi, Taapsee Pannu attended Mata Jai Kaur Public School in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. She later earned a degree in Computer Science Engineering from Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Technology, Delhi, becoming a software engineer. During her final year, she and two friends developed an app called FontSwap, which allowed iPhone users to change fonts. Despite her technical skills and having created a mobile app, her passion for acting led her to the South Indian film industry, where she debuted in 2010 with Jhummandi Naadam. Taapsee gained widespread acclaim for her roles in films like Pink and Thappad. She even turned down a job at Infosys, secured through campus recruitment, as she did not want a typical 9-to-5 job.
Rakul Preet Singh
Born on October 10, 1990 in New Delhi, Singh completed her schooling at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. She graduated in Computer Science and Engineering from a private university in Lucknow. Although Singh aspired to become an Air Force pilot, she was drawn to modeling and acting. She made her debut in 2011 with the Telugu film Gilli and captivated audiences with her performances in films like Dizzy and Runway 34.
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