Bollywood is known to have nurture talent. Thousand of youngsters move to Mumbai each and every day to try their luck in this field. So, naturally, we have quite a handful of actors with a past career in modelling. Here are a few who have made a name of some sort, some of them are superstars, some not so much. Here are some models who turned into actresses.
1.Deepika Padukone
She started off her career with the movie ‘Om Shanti Om’ featuring Shahrukh Rukh Khan. It was a big hit on the box office. Her modeling career was as successful as her acting one.
2.Anushka Sharma
Like her acting career, her modeling career was also a grand one. She walked the ramp for Wendell Rodricks in 2007 after which she went to pursue a career in modelling in Mumbai.
3.Bipasha Basu
Now married to Karan, Bipasha started her modeling career when she was a teenager. Not only this she also won Ford supermodel contest in 1999. She is one of the models who turned into actresses.
4.Neha Dhupia
Currently judging Roadies, Neha has won Miss India in 2002. Her career has always seen ups and downs whether it's of modeling or acting.
5 Lara Dutta
She won Gladrags Megamodel in the year 1995. She went on winning International continental pageant in 1997 and Miss Universe title in 2000.
6. Katrina Kaif
She started her career as a model when she was 15. Now she is one of the most loved actress in the Bollywood though her career has seen many ups and downs. She is one of some models who turned into actresses
7.Aishwarya Rai
Prior to debuting in the film Iruvar, Aishwarya took part in the Miss World pageant in 1994 and even took home the crown. Since then and even today she continues to be a much sought-after face in Bollywood.
8.Priyanka Chopra
She has won Miss World 2000. Now she is dating the handsome hunk ie Nick Jonas, who is well established American singer.
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