5 Bollywood Actresses Who Have A Medical Degree, Check The Full List

Bollywood has surprised us many times, but did you know some of our fav actresses are absolute geniuses too? Like, not only are they killing it on the big screen, but they’ve also got legit medical degrees. Hard to believe right? But this is true. Many medicos choose to become actresses even after completing their degree and they are killing it in both career paths! Yep, Bollywood has a gift as some actual doctors who decided to chase their passion for acting. Imagine being both a Bollywood star AND someone who can treat your cold?!

1. Preity Zinta

Yep, that’s right! The bubbly Preity Zinta, who ruled the 2000s with hits like Kal Ho Na Ho and Veer-Zaara, has an academic side that might surprise you. Preity has a degree in Criminal Psychology and is a qualified doctor of Psychology. Before she took over Bollywood with her infectious smile and fearless roles, she was taking exams and diving deep into the human mind. So, not only does she slay on screen, but she could also give you some deep psychological advice in real life. Talk about beauty and brains!

2. Aditi Govitrikar

Aditi Govitrikar, who many of us remember as a stunning actress and former Mrs. World, is an actual medical doctor. Yes, she’s got an MBBS and a Master’s in Gynaecology from Mumbai. How cool is that? Imagine being able to walk the red carpet AND deliver babies, that’s Aditi for you. She may have left her medical career behind to shine in fashion and film, but her degree isn’t going anywhere. If she ever wanted to make a career switch, you can bet she’d be the most glamorous doctor in the ER.

3. Sai Pallavi

Sai Pallavi is a total triple threat. Not only is she a fab actress and dancer, but she’s also a qualified doctor. This South Indian star earned her medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia, all while pursuing her passion for acting. What’s even crazier? Sai Pallavi never let her studies get in the way of her acting. She made her acting debut while she was still in medical school and quickly became one of the most beloved actresses in the South film industry. Even though she’s super busy with acting now, she’s still registered as a doctor, just in case she ever feels like saving lives.

4. Manushi Chhillar

Manushi Chhillar isn’t just a pretty face who won Miss World 2017. She’s a medical student who’s been balancing her studies with her modeling and acting career. She’s currently working towards becoming a cardiac surgeon while also making a Bollywood debut. Manushi’s journey from medical textbooks to walking the runway is seriously inspiring. Like, imagine going from wearing a white coat to donning the Miss World crown. A real-life queen who knows how to fix your heart in more ways than one.

5. Lara Dutta

Okay, this might surprise a lot of people! While Lara Dutta is mostly known for her Miss Universe 2000 win and iconic roles in films like Andaaz and Partner, she’s got some serious academic chops. Lara holds a degree in Economics with a minor in Communications and was all set to pursue higher studies before she got swept into the world of modeling and acting. While she doesn’t have an MBBS like some of the others on this list, her academic background shows she’s more than just a pretty face. In fact, with her intellect and poise, we’re pretty sure she could’ve crushed the medical field if she wanted to. But hey, we’re glad she chose Bollywood because Andaaz wouldn’t have been the same without her!

Isn’t it wild that some of our favorite Bollywood stars could have easily been doctors, fixing broken bones, or diagnosing diseases? These queens have shown us that you don’t have to choose between brains and beauty, you can have both! They’re not just dominating the big screen; they’re living proof that you can chase your dreams and still rock an impressive academic career. So, next time you’re watching a Bollywood movie, just remember, that some of these stars could probably diagnose your flu too. What do you think? Would you trust your fav Bollywood actress to be your doctor? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!