Republic Day is one of the best dates for movie producers to release their films. From Akshay Kumar starrer Baby to Aamir Khan’s Rang De Basanti, these actors earned huge profits by releasing their patriotic movies on Republic Day. The portrayal of Indian army officers has now increased in Bollywood. Hrithik Roshan Starrer Fighter is another example of a movie which showcases the bravery of the Indian Army. It has been released today in theatres worldwide.
The actors have numerous times nailed the character of an army officer on big screens. One of the reasons can be their love for the Indian army. Surprisingly, in Bollywood, numerous actors never planned to make their career in the film industry but wanted to serve in the Indian Army. In several interviews, the Bollywood actors themselves admitted that before venturing into the film industry they had other plans for their life. Now, on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, let us take a look at the Bollywood actors who wished to become an army officer before their lives took a turn.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan has always been vocal about his love for the Indian Army. He began his career in the role of an Indian soldier in the TV serial Fauji(1989). In an interview with NDTV, the actor admitted that he wanted to join the Army. “I wanted to get into the army, for the sports part of it, for the physical part of it, and fighting — not fighting, but protecting your nation more than anything else.” said superstar Shah Rukh Khan during an interview.
Akshay Kumar
The actor was the son of an army officer. The desire to serve the nation was not unnatural for him. Akshay Kumar says that Patriotism is in his blood. In an interview with Hindustan Time, the actor said that besides teaching martial arts he desired to join the Indian Army. The actor has set up Bharat Ke Veer, an online initiative that helps people contribute to families of slain soldiers.
Ranvijay Singha
VJ turned actor Rannvijay Singha was all set to join the forces when he got a call for the reality show MTV Roadies. The five generations of his family have served in the Indian Army and he was about to become the sixth one. The actor has said on numerous platforms that if not for the showbiz industry, he would have been an army man.
Sonu Sood
It was a dream come true for Sonu Sood after he played the role of an Indian Army officer in the film Paltan which was directed by JP Dutta. The actor wanted to get into the Indian Army but then he decided to pursue engineering. He later got into movies. The actor tries to serve the nation by helping the poor and needy individuals.
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