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Highly educated Bollywood stars who hold degrees from renowned international institutions

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jul 22, 2025, 16:00 IST
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John Abraham

John graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Mumbai but also studied acting at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute. Additionally, he completed a course in the US, which enhanced his approach to fitness and performance, contributing to his action-hero image.

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Farhan Akhtar

Although Farhan is widely known as a filmmaker and actor, he graduated from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, and furthered his studies in the US for some time. His diverse education contributed to his multi-faceted career in direction, production, and acting.

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Deepika Padukone

Deepika, daughter of badminton legend Prakash Padukone, studied at the prestigious Mount Carmel College in Bangalore. She also attended the University of Bangalore, but what’s lesser known is that she trained briefly at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, giving her a strong international foundation in acting techniques.

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Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti earned a triple honors degree in business, finance, and economics from Manchester Business School in the UK. Her academic background gave her a unique edge before she switched gears to pursue acting full-time in Bollywood.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Before conquering Bollywood and Hollywood, Priyanka completed her high school education in the United States and briefly attended Jai Hind College in Mumbai. She also took acting classes in New York, which helped refine her craft. Priyanka’s global education has played a big role in shaping her international career and business ventures.

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Hahahahhahaha. You are supposed to be unemployed with that education
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