Even while shooting for films, Sreeleela managed to complete an MBBS degree. She recently shared her story of how challenging it was to balance rigorous studies and film commitments.
In the wake of her statement, let’s turn the spotlight on actresses who have completed medical degrees and are qualified doctors.
Sreeleela recently graduated with an MBBS degree from DY Patil School of Medicine in Navi Mumbai. The actress successfully completed her medical studies while simultaneously shooting for films. She joins the distinguished list of actors who are also qualified medical professionals.
Sai Pallavi is a doctor by qualification! The actress completed her medicine degree in 2016 from Tbilisi State Medical University and was recognized by the Medical Council of India. She also passed the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination). However, her passion for acting and film commitments have kept her from practicing as a doctor.
Komalee Prasad studied Dentistry at Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences. She was a practicing dentist in Mumbai before transitioning to acting. Last year, there were rumours that she was quitting acting after a photo of her in a dentist's apron went viral. However, Komalee later clarified that she continues to pursue films.
"I am a doctor by qualification, an actor by choice," claims Kamakshi Bhaskarla. Having completed an MBBS degree in China, she worked in Apollo Hospitals before taking the plunge into the film industry. After winning a pageant title in Hyderabad in 2018, she never looked back.
Many know Meenakshi Chaudhary as a pageant winner, but she also holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the National Dental College and Hospital in Punjab. She is a qualified dental surgeon who pursued her degree while taking part in modelling assignments before eventually finding her calling in acting.
A doctor by profession with an MBBS degree from Katuri Medical College, actress Roopa Koduvayur served as a frontline warrior during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. While in her final year as a house surgeon at the medical college & hospital, she treated Covid-19 patients while continuing her acting career.
Daughter of actor Rajasekhar, Shivani is a qualified doctor (MBBS) who balanced her medical career with her acting career. Following in her father's footsteps, the actress revealed that she relishes managing her career as an actress alongside her passion for medicine.