These Bollywood celebrities have an army background

These Bollywood celebrities have an army background

In the last few decades, the Bollywood film industry has openly welcomed the children of Bollywood stars. But there are quite a few popular Bollywood celebrities who had no connections in the industry. In fact, these stars belonged to Army backgrounds. Here’s who they are.

Akshay Kumar

The Khiladi of Bollywood, superstar Akshay Kumar belongs to an Army background. His father Hari Om Bhatia was a soldier in the Indian army, based in Amritsar. Akshay was very close to his father and named not only a production house but also a shelter for the poor after him.

Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra also belongs to an Army background. Both her parents worked with the Indian forces. Her father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, and mother, Dr. Madhu Akhauri, were both physicians in the Indian army.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka is also an Army brat. The actress’ father Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma, is an army officer. Well, now we know where Anushka gets her bold attitude from.

Preity Zinta

Preity has herself admitted to being a spoilt brat when she was younger. But she also had to lead a disciplined life owing to her Army background. Her father was a major in the army. The actress had also revealed that she was able to manage and multitask with her roles owing to the background she was raised in.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Touted to be the most beautiful woman in the world, this actress also belongs to an army background. Aishwarya was born and brought up in an army environment. Her father is a former army officer. Well, it looks like these celebrities had quite the proper upbringing.