Actresses with Medical Degrees: From Sreeleela to Sai Pallavi
Celebrities often data-face criticism for their perceived lack of awareness regarding social and political issues, leading to a stereotype that they sacrifice education for their entertainment careers. However, many actresses are highly educated, and some even hold medical degrees. Here’s a look at a few prominent actresses who are also qualified doctors:
1. Sreeleela
Sreeleela, who made her debut in the kannada film Kiss, was inspired to pursue medicine by her mother, a gynecologist. She completed her MBBS in 2021 before transitioning to her film career.
2. Aditi Shankar
Aditi Shankar, the daughter of renowned tamil filmmaker Shankar, has acted in successful films like Viruman and Maaveeran. Interestingly, she also holds an MBBS degree from Ramachandra University.
3. Manushi Chillar
Miss World Manushi Chillar, who debuted alongside akshay kumar in Samrat Prithviraj, took a break from her medical studies to compete in the pageant. After winning, she returned to complete her MBBS at Bhagat Phool Singh Medical college in Sonipat. She recently starred in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which did not perform well at the box office.
4. Sai Pallavi
Sai Pallavi, who gained significant attention for her role as Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, completed her medical studies at Tbilisi State Medical university in georgia in 2016. Although she passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in 2020, she has yet to register as a medical practitioner in India.
These actresses highlight the fact that many in the entertainment industry are not only talented but also well-educated, breaking the stereotype often associated with celebrities.