Archive · 25 Jul 2025
From Engineering to Acting: Bollywood Actresses' Journey
Some very successful Bollywood actresses like Kriti Sanon, Taapsee Pannu, and Rakul Preet Singh were actually engineers before they became famous.
They went to college to study engineering, learning about things like computers and electronics.
However, they decided they wanted to be actors instead.
Kriti Sanon, for example, did so well in a movie called 'Mimi' that she even won a special award.
Taapsee Pannu even created an app, but she chose acting over a software job.
Rakul Preet Singh also switched from engineering to acting after starting in a Telugu film.
They all show that you can change your career path and still be successful!
Kriti Sanon, Taapsee Pannu, and Rakul Preet Singh are Bollywood actresses who studied engineering.
Kriti Sanon earned a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and debuted in 'Heropanti' in 2014.
Taapsee Pannu has a degree in Computer Science Engineering and developed an app called FontSwap.
Rakul Preet Singh graduated in Computer Science and Engineering and debuted in the Telugu film 'Gilli' in 2011.
All three actresses transitioned from engineering to successful acting careers.
- Who
- Kriti Sanon, Taapsee Pannu, and Rakul Preet Singh
- What
- Profiles of Bollywood actresses with engineering backgrounds.
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- Noida, Lucknow, Delhi
- Why
- To highlight actresses who transitioned from engineering to successful acting careers.
- Kriti Sanon Education
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Taapsee Pannu Education
- Computer Science Engineering
- Rakul Preet Singh Education
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Kriti Sanon Debut Film
- Heropanti (2014)
- Taapsee Pannu App
- FontSwap
- Rakul Preet Singh Debut Film
- Gilli (2011)