Rags To Riches: Self-Made Celebrities

• MADHUBALA

Madhubala belonged to a middle class family which was hit by financial crisis after relocating to Delhi from Peshawar.Madhubala was forced to work at the young age of 9 in order to provide financial help to her family.But she was the most beautiful actress of bollywood who was known for many hit films like Mughal-e-Azam, Chalti ka naam Gadi and many more.

• SILK SMITHA

Silk gave up studies after fourth standard because of financial constraints. She was married at a very young age.Silk's husband also battled poverty, which prompted her to leave him and move to her aunt's place.But later she become the sexiest dancer of south Indian films and was seen in some Hindi films also.

• NANDA

Nanda's father died when she was just eight years old. Her family faced hard times post her father's death.She became a child actress in order to help her family. She started as a child actor and finally made her debut with Mandir in 1948.

• AKSHAY KUMAR

Akshay is currently among the top actors in Bollywood but there was a time when he was a waiter and dishwasher in Bangkok.Akshay then became a chef but it also did not pay him more. It is said that the dashing actor got into the glamour industry only because it paid more.He was considered as one of the highest tax payer in bollywood industry and called as 'Khiladi Kumar'.

• RAJINIKANTH

Rajinikanth is without doubt the biggest superstar in India but before earning in millions, Rajini used to be a bus conductor.The superstar also worked as a coolie to earn some extra money.Now you all can see he is the THALAIVA of south and considered as gods who is worshipped by people. He is famous for his actions and style in movies.

• SHAH RUKH KHAN

The Badshah of Bollywood left Delhi for Mumbai with a small amount of Rs 1500 in order to become an actor. Shah Rukh also tried his hands at business but failed.You will be surprised to know that Shah Rukh's first salary was only Rs 50 which he earned by working as an usher at Pankaj Udhas’ concert.He then was first seen in serial FAUJI from where he gained success and then his first debute in DARR makes him king khan of the bollywood.