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Guru Purnima 2024: Meet the mentors of your favourite stars

Updated On: 21 July, 2024 03:25 PM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi

Guru Purnima 2024: In the glitzy world of Bollywood, mentorship often plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of aspiring actors and filmmakers. From providing crucial advice to offering the first big break, mentors have been instrumental in the journeys of many stars. Today on the occasion of Guru Purnima, looking at the mentors behind our favourite actors

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Guru Purnima 2024: In the glitzy world of Bollywood, mentorship often plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of aspiring actors and filmmakers. From providing crucial advice to offering the first big break, mentors have been instrumental in the journeys of many stars. Today on the occasion of Guru Purnima, looking at the mentors behind our favourite actors

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Guru Purnima 2024: In the glitzy world of Bollywood, mentorship often plays a pivotal role in shaping the careers of aspiring actors and filmmakers. From providing crucial advice to offering the first big break, mentors have been instrumental in the journeys of many stars. Today on the occasion of Guru Purnima, looking at the mentors behind our favourite actors

Hansal Mehta realized the talent that Rajkummar Rao and gave him a much-needed break by casting him in films like `Shahid` and `Citylights`

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Hansal Mehta realized the talent that Rajkummar Rao and gave him a much-needed break by casting him in films like `Shahid` and `Citylights`

We all know how much Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt love each other. The actress, who debuted with Karan Johar`s `Student of the Year,` has always been vocal about how Karan has been a constant support to her. Alia considers Karan her `eternal mentor`

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We all know how much Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt love each other. The actress, who debuted with Karan Johar`s `Student of the Year,` has always been vocal about how Karan has been a constant support to her. Alia considers Karan her `eternal mentor`

Ayushmann Khurrana and Shoojit Sircar have given amazing movies together. Shoojit gave Ayushmann the break he deserved with `Vicky Donor`

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Ayushmann Khurrana and Shoojit Sircar have given amazing movies together. Shoojit gave Ayushmann the break he deserved with `Vicky Donor`

Salman Khan and Kiara Advani`s connection dates back to the time when they were neighbors. In fact, it`s often said that it was Salman who advised Kiara to change her name

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Salman Khan and Kiara Advani`s connection dates back to the time when they were neighbors. In fact, it`s often said that it was Salman who advised Kiara to change her name

Sidharth Malhotra was working as an AD on Shah Rukh Khan`s film `My Name is Khan,` and that is when King Khan gave him a piece of his mind. Malhotra believes that it helped him a lot as an actor

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Sidharth Malhotra was working as an AD on Shah Rukh Khan`s film `My Name is Khan,` and that is when King Khan gave him a piece of his mind. Malhotra believes that it helped him a lot as an actor

Naseeruddin Shah played a crucial role in shaping Seema Pahwa`s career. He not only motivated her but also supported her with his valuable advice

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Naseeruddin Shah played a crucial role in shaping Seema Pahwa`s career. He not only motivated her but also supported her with his valuable advice

Karan Johar considers his close friend Aditya Chopra his mentor. He even decided to dedicate an entire chapter of his autobiography, "An Unsuitable Boy," to his “mentor and best friend”

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Karan Johar considers his close friend Aditya Chopra his mentor. He even decided to dedicate an entire chapter of his autobiography, "An Unsuitable Boy," to his “mentor and best friend”

Before becoming everyone`s crush, Vicky Kaushal was an assistant on Anurag Kashyap`s `Gangs of Wasseypur.` Vicky has never shied away from giving Kashyap credit and has time and again acknowledged the director`s role in shaping his career

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Before becoming everyone`s crush, Vicky Kaushal was an assistant on Anurag Kashyap`s `Gangs of Wasseypur.` Vicky has never shied away from giving Kashyap credit and has time and again acknowledged the director`s role in shaping his career

Manoj Bajpayee is one of the finest actors in the industry, and many look up to him. But do you know whom Bajpayee looks up to? It’s acting coach Barry John, whom Manoj considers his mentor. During one of his interviews, Bajpayee shared, "He believed in me and understood the conflict within me"

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Manoj Bajpayee is one of the finest actors in the industry, and many look up to him. But do you know whom Bajpayee looks up to? It’s acting coach Barry John, whom Manoj considers his mentor. During one of his interviews, Bajpayee shared, "He believed in me and understood the conflict within me"

Priyanka Chopra, the desi girl, has had her share of ups and downs, but during her struggling days, it was Pradeep Guha who held her hand. Priyanka, in her post, called Guha her `forever champion`

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Priyanka Chopra, the desi girl, has had her share of ups and downs, but during her struggling days, it was Pradeep Guha who held her hand. Priyanka, in her post, called Guha her `forever champion`

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