International men’s day: 7 self-made actors who made it big

Ali Fazal’s journey is a rare blend of global vision and Indian storytelling. What began as a small part in 3 Idiots has grown into an international career

Randeep Hooda has always been an actor who disappears into his characters. Whether it’s Highway, Sarabjit, Jaat or Veer Savarkar, he has consistently delivered

For years, Gulshan Devaiah has been the industry’s best-kept secret, an actor of extraordinary range shaped by theatre discipline and craft

Abhishek Banerjee’s journey is most inspiring transitions, from being a casting director shaping other people’s careers to becoming a full-time actor

Pankaj Tripathi’s journey from a small village in Bihar to becoming one of India’s most beloved actors is the definition of self-made success

Jaideep Ahlawat’s climb to success took years of unwavering discipline, rejections, and theatre roots. His breakout in Paatal Lok changed the trajectory

Rajkummar Rao has become one of the most iconic outsiders of modern Bollywood. From struggling to find auditions to becoming a National Award winner