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FIVE Gujarati actors who opted for careers before entering into acting

Vaishali Rathod
| TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jun 23, 2021, 18:13 IST
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​FIVE Gujarati actors who opted for careers before entering into acting

Actors in Gujarati films have flourished with talents over the years. However not many may know that not all the actors in the Gujarati film industry aimed to be an actor from the beginning of their career. There are several well-known actors who had chosen a different path in life before getting into acting. Let's have a look at those actors

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​Jay Bhatt

Jay Bhatt has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment business as a writer. He is known for his roles in films like 'Chhello Divas,' 'Thai Jashe,' and others. However, before becoming an actor, Jay worked in the corporate world. From being a team leader to Sr. Manager Operations to the Head of Learning and Development, he has done it all in the corporate sector.

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​Raunaq Kamdar

Raunaq Kamdar is a Gujarati actor best known for his roles in films such as 'Hutututu - Aavi Ramat Ni Rutu,' 'Tuu to Gayo,' 'Family Circus,' and 'Order Order Out Of Order.' He earlier swooned his huge fanbase who gets amazed by the fact that Raunaq was an architect before. It is when he shared a few artworks on his social media handle during the lockdown when people inquired about his skills. He then revealed he has always loved sketching as he belonged to an architectural background.

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​Hemang Dave

Hemang Dave is a popular actor-comedian in the Dhollywood industry who is known for his notable work in movies like 'Bey Yaar', 'Tamburo'. However, he was a businessman before getting into the field of entertainment. He had a family business to run and was a part of it before life changed gears for him and he made his entry into the glamour world.

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​Ojas Rawal


Ojas Rawal, known for his notable roles is a well-known actor in the Gujarati cinema industry as well as a known television personality. He has many popular Gujarati films to his credits such as 'Polam Pol,' 'Chor Bani Thangat Kare,' and 'Tamburo'. Ojas Rawal has a very versatile profile too. Besides being an actor, he has mastered many other skills. Before getting into the entertainment industry, Ojas has served as a doctor, professor as well as a journalist.

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​Parth Oza

Parth Oza is an actor and singer who is well-known in the industry. His career as a playback singer as well as as an actor has earned him a huge fanbase. He is best recognised for his roles in 'Midnight with Menka,' 'Pela Adhi Akshar,' and 'Hutututu Aavi Ramat Ni Rutu,' among others. Parth has been a playback singer in famous projects like 'Gujjubhai The Great', 'Pela Adhi Akshar', 'Aapne To Chhiye Bindaas' among others. He continues to entertain his fans as an actor as well as a singer.

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