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Teacher’s Day 2022: Anupam Kher to Akshay Kumar, Bollywood actors who have been teachers in real life

Updated Sep 05, 2022 3:14 PM IST

  • From Anupam Kher to Akshay Kumar, here are some Bollywood actors who were teachers in real life before becoming stars.

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Updated Sep 05, 2022 3:14 PM IST

Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 every year. Every country has its own day to honor and thank teachers, India celebrates it on this day which marks the birthday of the country’s first vice-president (1952-1962) who went on to become the second president of the India (1962-1967). On occasion, here are some B-Town actors who have been teachers in real life. (Instagram)

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Akshay Kumar: This B-Town star needs no introduction.  Its journey to its present position has been difficult.  He is now one of the highest paid actors in Bollywood.  Akshay has always been very passionate about his work.  Prior to his Bollywood career, he worked as a waiter and dishwasher.  He even went to Bangkok to learn martial arts and even teach.  (File Image)

Updated Sep 05, 2022 3:14 PM IST

Akshay Kumar: This B-Town star needs no introduction. Its journey to its present position has been difficult. He is now one of the highest paid actors in Bollywood. Akshay has always been very passionate about his work. Prior to his Bollywood career, he worked as a waiter and dishwasher. He even went to Bangkok to learn martial arts and even teach. (File Image)

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Chandrachur Singh: Chandrachur was a music teacher at the Doon School before pursuing a career in acting.  Due to a major accident, he had to stay away from the industry and returned to teaching after his recovery.  (File Image)

Updated Sep 05, 2022 3:14 PM IST

Chandrachur Singh: Chandrachur was a music teacher at the Doon School before pursuing a career in acting. Due to a major accident, he had to stay away from the industry and returned to teaching after his recovery. (File Image)

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Kader Khan: Legendary actor Lt. Kader Khan was a professor of civil engineering at MH Saboo Siddik College of Engineering before entering the Bollywood film industry and winning the hearts of many with his outstanding performances.  The actor enjoyed teaching so much that even after leaving the industry, he continued to teach.  (File Image)

Updated Sep 05, 2022 3:14 PM IST

Kader Khan: Legendary actor Lt. Kader Khan was a professor of civil engineering at MH Saboo Siddik College of Engineering before entering the Bollywood film industry and winning the hearts of many with his outstanding performances. The actor enjoyed teaching so much that even after leaving the industry, he continued to teach. (File Image)

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Anupam Kher: Veteran actor Anupam Kher has his own teaching school in Mumbai for talented people who want to pursue a career as an actor-performer in the entertainment industry.  (File Image)

Updated Sep 05, 2022 3:14 PM IST

Anupam Kher: Veteran actor Anupam Kher has his own teaching school in Mumbai for talented people who want to pursue a career as an actor-performer in the entertainment industry. (File Image)

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Tom Alter: Shatranj actor Ke Khilari worked as a teacher at St. Thomas School in Haryana.  He is a sports enthusiast and was a cricket coach at the institute.  (File Image)

Updated Sep 05, 2022 3:14 PM IST

Tom Alter: Shatranj actor Ke Khilari worked as a teacher at St. Thomas School in Haryana. He is a sports enthusiast and was a cricket coach at the institute. (File Image)

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