Producer: Bhaswati SenguptaEditor: Aparna Singh | April 16, 2025
From Sai Pallavi to Mohan Agashe, here are 6 famous actors who studied to become doctors before gracing the silver screen.
Sai Pallavi
The actress earned her medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia. Reportedly, she began appearing in films during her studies.
Dr Shriram Lagoo
One of the most respected actors in India, he is also a qualified ENT surgeon. After practicing medicine in India and Africa, he excelled in performing arts and became a stalwart in Marathi and Hindi theatres.
Mohan Agashe
The veteran actor holds a postgraduate degree in psychiatry and was a practicing medical health professional before becoming a full-time actor.
Aditi Govitrikar
She completed her MBBS and earned a postgraduate degree in Gynaecology before winning the Mrs. India and later Mrs. World titles. She appeared in films like Paheli and De Dana Dan.
Amol Kolhe
Before stepping into Marathi television and cinema, Amol Kolhe completed his MBBS degree. He gained popularity for his portrayal of historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji.