6 Background Artists Who Became Famous Celebrities in Bollywood

Remo D'Souza

He is one of the most famous choreographer, director and reality TV judge now. But did you know he started his career as a background dancer in Bollywood?

He appeared in the movie 'Pardes', dancing along with Shah Rukh Khan in the song Meri Mehbooba and also in the title song of 'Aflatoon' alongside Akshay Kumar.

Kajal Aggarwal

The actress is primarily known for her movies in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also done a fair number of Bollywood movies like 'Singham' and 'Special 26'.

But, before becoming a successful actress in the Industry, she first appeared in the Bollywood movie 'Kyun Ho Gaya Na' and can be seen shaking a leg with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the song 'Pyar Mein Sau Uljhane Hai'.

Shushant Singh Rajput

The 'Kai Po Che' star is known for making his transition from TV to Bollywood but many people still don't know that he started his career as a background dancer and was a part of Shiamak Davar's dance group. He used to perform with the group in many award shows and appeared in the song 'Dhoom Machle'.

Arshad Warsi

The actor who is popularly known for his Bollywood movies like 'Munna Bhai' and 'Jolly LLB' was a background dancer in Akbar Sami's Dance group during his early days. Before getting his first offer to act in the movie 'Tere Mere Sapne' in 1996, he had a small appearance as a dancer in a song in 'Aag Se Khelenge'.

Shahid Kapoor

Undoubtedly, he is one of the best actors and dancers in Bollywood right now. Before making his debut as an actor, he used to work as a background dancer in Shiamak Davar's dance group.

He appeared as a background dancer in movies such as Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Taal (1999).

Dia Mirza

Before getting a big break in Bollywood film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' she appeared as a background dancer in a Tamil film ‘En Swasa Kaatre'.

Although, the film was a flop at the box office. Later she was seen in the song ‘Jumbalaka'.

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