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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.