We follow and look up to our favourite celebrities, but have you ever wondered what their childhood was like? We all have funny, memorable and inspiring childhood stories that we look back to! So, here are some childhood facts about your favourite Indian celebrities! In this articleAmitabh Harivansh BachchanAamir KhanShah Rukh KhanSalman KhanHrithik RoshanRanveer Singh BhavnaniSaif Ali KhanArjun KapoorAlia BhattKatrina KaifKareena Kapoor KhanPriyanka ChopraShraddha KapoorDeepika PadukoneAnushka SharmaSonakshi SinhaSonam KapoorRanbir KapoorVarun DhawanSidharth MalhotraSachin TendulkarMS. DhoniVirat Kohli1) Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan, a famous Indian film actor was born in 1942 on October 11 in Allahbad. His father, Dr. Harivansh Rai was a Hindi poet and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist. He has a younger sibling, Ajitabh. Amitabh pursed his education from Sherwood College boarding school followed by his Bachelor of Arts degree from Delhi University. His bollywood career started in 1969 with his debut film “Saat Hindustani”.2) Aamir Khan was born to Tahir Hussain and Zeenat Hussain on 14th March 1965 in Mumbai. He was their first child. He worked as a child actor in two films. Although, Aamir Khan and his siblings were not exposed to the glamour of the movie industry in their childhood.3) Shah Rukh Khan , the king khan of Bollywood was born to Taj Mohammed Khan who was an Indian freedom fighter and Lateef Fatima. He was born on November 2nd 1965 in New Delhi. Shah Rukh Khan pursed his education from St. Columba’s School followed by graduating from Hansraj College, Delhi as an Economics (Hons) graduate. He then finished his postgrad in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia University before he decided to start his career in Bollywood.4) Salman Khan , an actor and producer was born to Salim Khan and Sushila Charak on December 27th, 1965 in Indore. Salman pursued his education from St. Stanislaus High School, Bandra, Mumbai followed by his college years at St. Xavier’s college. Other than being an actor/producer, Salman is an amazing artist.5) Hrithik Roshan was born to Rakesh roshan and Pinky Roshan on 10th January 1974 in Mumbai. He pursued his Bachelors in Commerce from Sydenham College. Hrithik often talks about his “difficult” childhood years, when his family was going through a financial crisis. But, now he’s a well known bollywood actor!6) Ranveer Singh Bhavnani, an actor, was born to Jugjeet Singh Bhavnani and Anju Bhavnani on 6th July 1985 in Mumbai. He pursued his education from Learners’ Academy, Mumbai followed by H.R college of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai and Indiana University, Bloomington, USA.7) Saif Ali Khan, was born to Mansoor Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore on 16th August 1970, in New Delhi. He pursued his education from Lawrence School, Sanawar and Lockers Park School, UK followed by Winchester college, UK. Other than being an actor, Saif is also the tenth Nawab of Pataudi.8) Arjun Kapoor, was born on 26th June 1985 in Mumbai to Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor. He pursued his education from Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai followed by Narsee Monjee College and Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida. Arjun failed in his 12th grade, that is when he decided to drop out and pursue acting.9) Alia Bhatt was born to Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan on 15th March 1993. Alia pursued her education from Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai. She holds a British citizenship. She worked as a child artist in the 90’s before she started her fulltime career at Bollywood.10) Katrina Kaif was born to Mohammed Kaif and Suzanne Turquotte on 16th July 1983 in Hong Kong. She pursued her education through homeschooling and left her college to become an actress in Bollywood.11) Kareena Kapoor Khan was born into the famous Kapoor family of Bollywood. Her parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita welcomed her on 21st September 1980. She pursued her education from Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, followed by Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun and Mithibai College, Mumbai.12) Priyanka Chopra (Miss World 2000) was born to Ashok Chopra and Madhu Chopra on 18th July 1982 in Jamshedpur. She pursued her schooling from La Martiniere Girls School, Lucknow followed by various other schools as her Father was a physician in Indian Army, they were transferred within India, often. She attended college at Jai Hind College and Basant Singh Institute of Science, Mumbai.13) Shraddha Kapoor was born on 3rd March 1987 to Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kolhapure. She pursued her education from Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai , followed by American School of Bombay. Other than her acting career, Shraddha is a certified Scuba Driver.14) Deepika Padukone, was born to Prakash and Ujjala Padukone on 5th January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She pursued her education from Sophia High School followed by Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru. She played badminton with her father in her childhood days.15) Anushka Sharma was born to Ajay Kumar Sharma and Ashima Sharma on 1st May 1988 in Ayodhya. She pursued her Education from Army school followed by Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru.16) Sonakshi Sinha was born to Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha on 2nd June 1987 in Mumbai. She pursued her education from Arya Vidya Mandir followed by SNDT, Mumbai. She did her graduation in Fashion Designing.17) Sonam Kapoor, another gem from the Kapoor family, was born on 9th June 1985 in Mumbai to Anil and Sunita Kapoor. She pursued her education from Arya Vidya Mandir followed by University of Mumbai and University of East London, London. She is a bachelor in Economics and Political Science.18) Ranbir Kapoor was born to Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh on 28th September 1982. He pursued his education from Bombay Scottish School followed by H.R college of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, School of Visual Arts and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York. He did a course on film making before he joined Bollywood full time.19) Varun Dhawan was born on 24th April 1987 in Mumbai to David and Karuna Dhawan. He pursued his education from Bombay Scottish School followed by Graduating in Business Management from Nottingham Trent University, England.20) Sidharth Malhotra was born to Sunil and Rimma Malhotra on 16th January 1985 in Delhi. He pursued his education from Don Bosco School and Navy Children School, Delhi, followed by Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi, where he finished his bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.)21) Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24th April 1973 to Ramesh and Rajni Tendulkar. He pursued his education from Indian Education Society’s New English Schoo and Shardashram Vidyamandir school, Mumbai. He pursued his cricket career right after and did not attend college.22) MS. Dhoni was born to Pan Singh and Devki Devi on 7th July 1981 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He pursued his education from DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir followed by St. Xavier’s college, Ranchi. He dropped out of college to pursue his cricket career.23) Virat Kohli, a cricketer, was born to Prem and Saroj Kohli on 5th November 1988 in Delhi. He pursued his education from Vishal Bharti Public School followed by Saviour Convent Senior Secondary School, Delhi. Virat Kohli was fascinated by cricket from the young age of 3!
We follow and look up to our favourite celebrities, but have you ever wondered what their childhood was like? We all have funny, memorable and inspiring childhood stories that we look back to! So, here are some childhood facts about your favourite Indian celebrities!
1) Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan, a famous Indian film actor was born in 1942 on October 11 in Allahbad. His father, Dr. Harivansh Rai was a Hindi poet and his mother, Teji Bachchan, was a social activist. He has a younger sibling, Ajitabh. Amitabh pursed his education from Sherwood College boarding school followed by his Bachelor of Arts degree from Delhi University. His bollywood career started in 1969 with his debut film “Saat Hindustani”.
2) Aamir Khan was born to Tahir Hussain and Zeenat Hussain on 14th March 1965 in Mumbai. He was their first child. He worked as a child actor in two films. Although, Aamir Khan and his siblings were not exposed to the glamour of the movie industry in their childhood.
3) Shah Rukh Khan , the king khan of Bollywood was born to Taj Mohammed Khan who was an Indian freedom fighter and Lateef Fatima. He was born on November 2nd 1965 in New Delhi. Shah Rukh Khan pursed his education from St. Columba’s School followed by graduating from Hansraj College, Delhi as an Economics (Hons) graduate. He then finished his postgrad in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia University before he decided to start his career in Bollywood.
4) Salman Khan , an actor and producer was born to Salim Khan and Sushila Charak on December 27th, 1965 in Indore. Salman pursued his education from St. Stanislaus High School, Bandra, Mumbai followed by his college years at St. Xavier’s college. Other than being an actor/producer, Salman is an amazing artist.
5) Hrithik Roshan was born to Rakesh roshan and Pinky Roshan on 10th January 1974 in Mumbai. He pursued his Bachelors in Commerce from Sydenham College. Hrithik often talks about his “difficult” childhood years, when his family was going through a financial crisis. But, now he’s a well known bollywood actor!
6) Ranveer Singh Bhavnani, an actor, was born to Jugjeet Singh Bhavnani and Anju Bhavnani on 6th July 1985 in Mumbai. He pursued his education from Learners’ Academy, Mumbai followed by H.R college of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai and Indiana University, Bloomington, USA.
7) Saif Ali Khan, was born to Mansoor Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore on 16th August 1970, in New Delhi. He pursued his education from Lawrence School, Sanawar and Lockers Park School, UK followed by Winchester college, UK. Other than being an actor, Saif is also the tenth Nawab of Pataudi.
8) Arjun Kapoor, was born on 26th June 1985 in Mumbai to Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor. He pursued his education from Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai followed by Narsee Monjee College and Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida. Arjun failed in his 12th grade, that is when he decided to drop out and pursue acting.
9) Alia Bhatt was born to Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan on 15th March 1993. Alia pursued her education from Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai. She holds a British citizenship. She worked as a child artist in the 90’s before she started her fulltime career at Bollywood.
10) Katrina Kaif was born to Mohammed Kaif and Suzanne Turquotte on 16th July 1983 in Hong Kong. She pursued her education through homeschooling and left her college to become an actress in Bollywood.
11) Kareena Kapoor Khan was born into the famous Kapoor family of Bollywood. Her parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita welcomed her on 21st September 1980. She pursued her education from Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, followed by Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun and Mithibai College, Mumbai.
12) Priyanka Chopra (Miss World 2000) was born to Ashok Chopra and Madhu Chopra on 18th July 1982 in Jamshedpur. She pursued her schooling from La Martiniere Girls School, Lucknow followed by various other schools as her Father was a physician in Indian Army, they were transferred within India, often. She attended college at Jai Hind College and Basant Singh Institute of Science, Mumbai.
13) Shraddha Kapoor was born on 3rd March 1987 to Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kolhapure. She pursued her education from Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai , followed by American School of Bombay. Other than her acting career, Shraddha is a certified Scuba Driver.
14) Deepika Padukone, was born to Prakash and Ujjala Padukone on 5th January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She pursued her education from Sophia High School followed by Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru. She played badminton with her father in her childhood days.
15) Anushka Sharma was born to Ajay Kumar Sharma and Ashima Sharma on 1st May 1988 in Ayodhya. She pursued her Education from Army school followed by Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru.
16) Sonakshi Sinha was born to Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha on 2nd June 1987 in Mumbai. She pursued her education from Arya Vidya Mandir followed by SNDT, Mumbai. She did her graduation in Fashion Designing.
17) Sonam Kapoor, another gem from the Kapoor family, was born on 9th June 1985 in Mumbai to Anil and Sunita Kapoor. She pursued her education from Arya Vidya Mandir followed by University of Mumbai and University of East London, London. She is a bachelor in Economics and Political Science.
18) Ranbir Kapoor was born to Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh on 28th September 1982. He pursued his education from Bombay Scottish School followed by H.R college of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, School of Visual Arts and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York. He did a course on film making before he joined Bollywood full time.
19) Varun Dhawan was born on 24th April 1987 in Mumbai to David and Karuna Dhawan. He pursued his education from Bombay Scottish School followed by Graduating in Business Management from Nottingham Trent University, England.
20) Sidharth Malhotra was born to Sunil and Rimma Malhotra on 16th January 1985 in Delhi. He pursued his education from Don Bosco School and Navy Children School, Delhi, followed by Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi, where he finished his bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.)
21) Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24th April 1973 to Ramesh and Rajni Tendulkar. He pursued his education from Indian Education Society’s New English Schoo and Shardashram Vidyamandir school, Mumbai. He pursued his cricket career right after and did not attend college.
22) MS. Dhoni was born to Pan Singh and Devki Devi on 7th July 1981 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He pursued his education from DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir followed by St. Xavier’s college, Ranchi. He dropped out of college to pursue his cricket career.
23) Virat Kohli, a cricketer, was born to Prem and Saroj Kohli on 5th November 1988 in Delhi. He pursued his education from Vishal Bharti Public School followed by Saviour Convent Senior Secondary School, Delhi. Virat Kohli was fascinated by cricket from the young age of 3!
