8 Punjab-origin actors who made it big in Bollywood

Diljit Dosanjh: Gained fame with his versatile acting and successful music career in Bollywood.

Kareena Kapoor Khan: Kareena Kapoor Khan, daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor, hails from a Punjabi background. She is known for her exceptional acting skills and has delivered several memorable performances in Bollywood.

Akshay Kumar: Born in Punjab, he became one of Bollywood's highest-paid actors, known for his versatile roles.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: With her Punjabi roots, she achieved global recognition and success in Bollywood and Hollywood.

Ayushmann Khurrana: Started his career as a television host and now acclaimed for his unconventional roles in Hindi cinema.

Anushka Sharma: Born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (then part of Punjab), she established herself as a successful actress and producer

Jimmy Sheirgill: Known for his intense performances, this Punjab-born actor has worked in both mainstream and independent cinema.

Dilip Kumar: One of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar was born in Peshawar (now in Pakistan), which was part of Punjab during his birth.