Sreeleela, Manushi Chhillar to Sai Pallavi: Actors who hold medical degree

Updated On: 12 February, 2026 03:12 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

Actor Sreeleela is officially a doctor now! After six years of juggling studying medicine with acting in films, she recently graduated. Apart from her, some other actors have also conquered the entertainment world but also hold medical degrees, proving that talent and intellect can go hand in hand. Let’s take a look at actors who balanced medical studies with a career in films

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<p>Sreeleela graduates with an MBBS degree from DY Patil Medical College. As a part of the 2020 batch, Sreeleela began her medical education at a time when her acting career was slowly gaining traction.</p>

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Sreeleela graduates with an MBBS degree from DY Patil Medical College. As a part of the 2020 batch, Sreeleela began her medical education at a time when her acting career was slowly gaining traction.

<p>Sai Pallavi is not only known for her natural beauty and powerful performances but also for being one of the few Indian actresses to have completed an MBBS degree. She earned her medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia.</p>

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Sai Pallavi is not only known for her natural beauty and powerful performances but also for being one of the few Indian actresses to have completed an MBBS degree. She earned her medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia.

<p>Graham Chapman studied medicine at Cambridge and St. Bartholomew`s and practiced it for sometime before venturing into acting. He is best known for work like Monty Python and the Holy Grail.</p>

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Graham Chapman studied medicine at Cambridge and St. Bartholomew`s and practiced it for sometime before venturing into acting. He is best known for work like Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

<p>Aditi Govitrikar is one of India’s most multidimensional public figures. She completed her MBBS and earned a postgraduate degree in Gynaecology before winning the Mrs. India and later the Mrs World titles. She’s also pursued further studies in psychology and wellness sciences from prestigious international institutes.</p>

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Aditi Govitrikar is one of India’s most multidimensional public figures. She completed her MBBS and earned a postgraduate degree in Gynaecology before winning the Mrs. India and later the Mrs World titles. She’s also pursued further studies in psychology and wellness sciences from prestigious international institutes.

<p>Mimicry artist Sanket Bhosale, who has been a part of popular comedy shows is also a trained physician. He practices medicine as well as balances acting career by curating hilarious reels.</p>

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Mimicry artist Sanket Bhosale, who has been a part of popular comedy shows is also a trained physician. He practices medicine as well as balances acting career by curating hilarious reels.

<p>Amol Kolhe started his journey as a medical student and completed his MBBS degree before stepping into Marathi television and cinema. He gained immense popularity for his portrayal of historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji in shows like Raja Shivchatrapati and Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji.</p>

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Amol Kolhe started his journey as a medical student and completed his MBBS degree before stepping into Marathi television and cinema. He gained immense popularity for his portrayal of historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji in shows like Raja Shivchatrapati and Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji.

<p>George Miller, the renowned director of the Mad Max franchise and Babe, completed a medical degree at the University of New South Wales. He worked in emergency medicine.</p>

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George Miller, the renowned director of the Mad Max franchise and Babe, completed a medical degree at the University of New South Wales. He worked in emergency medicine.

<p>Mayim Bialik, known as Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA in 2007. She returned to acting in 2010 primarily to secure health insurance for her family.</p>

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Mayim Bialik, known as Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA in 2007. She returned to acting in 2010 primarily to secure health insurance for her family.

<p>Viineet Kumar Singh also transitioned from a licensed medical practitioner to acting. He holds a Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and an MD in Ayurveda.</p>

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Viineet Kumar Singh also transitioned from a licensed medical practitioner to acting. He holds a Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and an MD in Ayurveda.

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Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha actress Aakanksha Singh is a physiotherapist by education.

<p>Manushi Chhillar, crowned Miss World 2017, was an MBBS student at Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women in Sonepat, Haryana when she won the title.</p>

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Manushi Chhillar, crowned Miss World 2017, was an MBBS student at Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women in Sonepat, Haryana when she won the title.

<p>Meiyang Chang is a qualified dentist who pivoted to a successful career as a singer, actor, and television host in India. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore before rising to fame on Indian Idol.</p>

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Meiyang Chang is a qualified dentist who pivoted to a successful career as a singer, actor, and television host in India. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore before rising to fame on Indian Idol.

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