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In Pics | Celebrities you didn't know were sports stars

Here are some of your favourite celebrities who were high school stars, college heroes, and those who even made it to the biggest stages in their sporting field before embarking on a career in showbiz.
Last Updated : 14 July 2023, 10:50 IST

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Actor and director Kiccha Sudeep has played professional cricket at the college level and has represented universities in several age-group tournaments. Credit: Instagram/@kichchasudeepa
Actor and director Kiccha Sudeep has played professional cricket at the college level and has represented universities in several age-group tournaments. Credit: Instagram/@kichchasudeepa
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Deepika Padukone, one of the most successful Bollywood actresses, loves badminton and has played the sport at the national level. Credit: Instagram/@deepikapadukone
Deepika Padukone, one of the most successful Bollywood actresses, loves badminton and has played the sport at the national level. Credit: Instagram/@deepikapadukone
Kollywood star Ajith Kumar is a national-level shooter. He has participated in various state-level shooting championships and has several accolades to his name. Credit: Instagram/@shaliniajithkumar2022
Kollywood star Ajith Kumar is a national-level shooter. He has participated in various state-level shooting championships and has several accolades to his name. Credit: Instagram/@shaliniajithkumar2022
Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem has represented Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi in district and state-level cricket. Credit: Instagram/@saqibsaleem
Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem has represented Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi in district and state-level cricket. Credit: Instagram/@saqibsaleem
Rakul Preet Singh, who has worked in both Kannada and other South Indian film industries, is a national-level golf player. Being an Army kid, Rakul was always exposed to sports and such activities. Credit: Instagram/@rakulpreet
Rakul Preet Singh, who has worked in both Kannada and other South Indian film industries, is a national-level golf player. Being an Army kid, Rakul was always exposed to sports and such activities. Credit: Instagram/@rakulpreet
Before trying his hand in acting, Salil Ankola was a successful cricketer and has represented India from 1989 to 1997. Credit: Instagram/@salilankola
Before trying his hand in acting, Salil Ankola was a successful cricketer and has represented India from 1989 to 1997. Credit: Instagram/@salilankola
Actor Rahul Bose has represented India in rugby and was part of the national team for more than 10 years. Credit: Instagram/@rahulbose7
Actor Rahul Bose has represented India in rugby and was part of the national team for more than 10 years. Credit: Instagram/@rahulbose7
Not many know Neetu Chandra is a five-time state-level gold winner and has represented India at the World Taekwondo Championship in 1997. Credit: Instagram/@nituchandrasrivastava
Not many know Neetu Chandra is a five-time state-level gold winner and has represented India at the World Taekwondo Championship in 1997. Credit: Instagram/@nituchandrasrivastava
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Published 13 July 2023, 11:05 IST

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