Indian film actors enjoy a larger than life image among the Indian public! We love them, we adore them and we idolize them! So how far do you know about your favourite superstar?! Let's take a look at birthplaces of 8 popular Indian actors who enjoys a wide and strong fan-base in and out of the country.
Let's take a tour through the Birthplaces of Indian Superstars..
Rajinikanth - Bangalore
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Let's start with the Superstar of Indian cinema - the one and only Rajinikanth, who is world renowned for his style and charisma! How many of you know that he was born in Bangalore?! His earlier name was Shivaji Rao Gaekwad and was born in a Marathi family settled in Bangalore. Then he went on to act in Tamil cinema after quite a few hurdles! Totally a pan Indian Superstar, right?!
Amitabh Bachchan - Allahabad
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The angry young man who ruled the Indian Box office for many decades was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Initially named Inquilaab, after the phrase Inquilaab Zindabad, his father Harivansh Rai Srivastava was a famous Hindi poet!
Mohanlal - Pathanamthitta
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Considered as one of the best Indian actors, by the peers and audience alike, the legendary actor Mohanlal was born in Elanthoor village of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. He made his acting debut in 1978 with the film 'Thiranottam' and the rest is history!
Kamal Haasan - Ramanathapuram
The 'Ulaganayakan' of Indian cinema, Kamal Haasan was born in Paramakudi town of Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. Kamal started his acting career as a child actor in AVM studio's 'Kalathur Kannamma' and went on to influence even his Hollywood peers!
Shah Rukh Khan - New Delhi
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The King Khan of Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan was born in New Delhi and spent the first five years of his life in Mangalore. Referred to in the media as the "Baadshah of Bollywood", "King of Bollywood" or "King Khan", he has been described as one of the most successful film stars in the world in terms of audience size and income!
Mammootty - Alappuzha
The ever glamorous actor of Indian cinema, Mammootty was born in Chandiroor village of Alappuzha district, Kerala. A highly decorated actor, his earlier name was Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil.
Aamir Khan - Mumbai
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The Mr. Perfectionist of Indian cinema, Aamir Khan was born in Mumbai to Tahir Hussain, a film producer.
Salman Khan - Indore
One of the most popular and controversial stars of our time, Salman khan was born in Indore to Salim Khan, a popular screen writer.
This is the list of birthplaces of 8 popular Indian actors of our time. Hope you enjoyed the article on birthplaces of your favourite Indian Superstars.