Hidden Talents of Bollywood Stars

Amitabh Bachchan – Poet

Like his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Big B writes beautiful Hindi poetry in his spare time.

Aamir Khan – Chess Enthusiast

Aamir is a skilled chess player and has even played exhibition matches with grandmasters like Viswanathan Anand.

Alia Bhatt – Piano Player

Beyond acting and singing, Alia has been quietly mastering the piano and finds it incredibly soothing.

Akshay Kumar – Martial Artist

Before films, Akshay was a martial arts trainer in Bangkok and holds a black belt in Taekwondo.

Deepika Padukone – Badminton Pro

Daughter of badminton legend Prakash Padukone, Deepika played at the national level before entering films.

Salman Khan – Painter

Salman paints in his free time and has sold many artworks, with some even displayed in exhibitions.

Parineeti Chopra – Trained Singer

A trained classical singer, Parineeti has a B.A. in music and once aspired to be a playback singer.