You must have seen your excitement while those get-togethers with your colleagues or batchmates or when introduced to a random seafarer, reason “dariya ka namak chakha hai“. Get ready to boost this excitement as this post will reintroduce these Bollywood stars with a seafarer as their family member.
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Bollywood Actors
Anil Kapoor
The evergreen “Jhakass” actor Anil Kapoor’s father was a film producer and his brother, Boney Kapoor, is also a film producer. However, his maternal uncle was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Sunny Deol
Ajay Singh Dharmendra Deol or Sunny Deol is most popular for his “2.5-kilo ka haath“. Sunny Deol’s father, Dharmendra, is a Bollywood actor, but his maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Balraj Dutt popularly known as “Sanju Baba“. Sanjay Dutt’s father, Sunil Dutt, was a Bollywood actor and politician, but his maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Ajay Devgn
Also known for his amazing stunts, Ajay Devgn’s father was a former stunt choreographer and director in Bollywood. His maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
John Abraham
Handsome hunk and the sassiest villain of Bollywood, John Abraham’s father is an architect and his mother is a former bank manager, but his maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Farhan Akhtar
He is a multi-talented human who is an actor, director, screenwriter, dialogue writer, playback singer, lyricist, and producer. His maternal grandfather was a captain in the Merchant Navy and his father, Javed Akhtar, has written several songs and poems about the sea.
Hrithik Roshan
The heartthrob of the nation and Greek God personified, Hrithik Roshan’s father, Rakesh Roshan, is a Bollywood film director and his grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Randeep Hooda
A very talented and versatile actor, Randeep Hooda’s father was a surgeon in the Indian Army, but his maternal grandfather was a former captain in the Merchant Navy.
Kunal Kapoor
Son-in-law of Ajitabh Bachchan who is best known for his role in “Rang De Basanti“, Kunal Kapoor’s father was a former Navy officer, but his grandfather was a former captain in the Merchant Navy.
Shahid Kapoor
Once a chocolate boy of Bollywood now popular for his angry young character in “Kabir Singh“, Shahid Kapoor’s father, Pankaj Kapur, is a Bollywood actor, and his mother, Neelima Azeem, is also a former Bollywood actress. However, his maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Ranbir Kapoor
He is an amazing actor, and flag bearer of the “Kapoor Khandaan“, Ranbir Kapoor’s grandfather, Raj Kapoor, was a famous Bollywood actor and director, but his maternal great-grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Sidharth Malhotra
The “SherShaah” of Bollywood, Sidharth Malhotra’s father is a former merchant navy captain.
Arjun Kapoor
Debuted with a bang with “Ishaqzaade“, Arjun Kapoor’s maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Ayushmann Khurrana
An actor whose movies are based on social causes and yes he delivers. Ayushmann Khurrana’s father was an astrologer and politician, but his maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur’s father was a former Navy officer and his mother is a former Miss India, but his maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Varun Dhawan
An energetic and talented actor, Varun Dhawan’s father, David Dhawan, is a Bollywood film director, but his maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Lt. Sushant Singh Rajput
Gone too soon, our very own, extremely talented actor/performer with extraordinary academics, Sushant Singh Rajput’s father was a government official and his mother was a homemaker, but his maternal grandfather was a former head of the Bihar Legislative Council and also worked in the Merchant Navy.
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Bollywood actress
The list is not exhaustive of other names of the industry with merchant navy officers in their families. Now, let’s see some leading ladies of Bollywood with the vitamin “Sea“.
Malaika Arora
Famously known as the “Chaiyya Chaiyya” girl, Malaika Arora’s father was a former merchant navy officer.
Kajol
Bubbly girl from “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and many iconic roles, Kajol’s father, Shomu Mukherjee, was a Bollywood film producer, but her grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Being a yoga instructor, she has one of the fittest bodies in Bollywood, Shilpa Shetty’s father was a businessman, but her maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Priyanka “Jonas” Chopra
Former Miss World, and a multi-talented individual who has won accolades all around the globe, Priyanka Chopra’s father was a former Army doctor, but her maternal grandfather was a former captain in the Merchant Navy.
Dia Mirza
Not so active these days but her movie “RHTDM” is still remembered, Dia Mirza’s father was a German graphic and industrial fair designer, but her maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Katrina Kaif
She ruled Bollywood the past decade with her amazing roles and dance performances, Vicky Kaushal is definitely a lucky man, Katrina Kaif’s father is a former Kashmiri businessman and her mother is a British lawyer and charity worker. However, her maternal grandfather was a former member of the British Royal Navy.
Sonakshi Sinha
The “Dabangg” girl, daughter of famous actor Shatrughan Sinha, her grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kapoor’s father, Shakti Kapoor, is a Bollywood actor, but her grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Aditi Rao Hydari
Born to parents who belong to the nobility of the erstwhile Hyderabad state, Aditi Rao Hydari’s father is a former management consultant and her mother is a former Bharatanatyam dancer. However, her maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Anushka Sharma
Wonderful actress and the wife of our former Indian Cricket team captain Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma’s father is a retired Army officer, but her grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Yami Gautam Dhar
She started her career as a “Fair & Lovely” girl, but now she is known for some exceptional roles, Yami Gautam’s father is a former Army officer, but her maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Kiara Advani
Changed her name from Alia, she is no doubt a national crush this time, Kiara Advani’s father is a businessman and her mother is a teacher. However, her maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Alia Bhatt
The golden girl of the film industry, she’s the only actress to deliver big hits, Alia Bhatt’s father is a Bollywood film director, and her mother is a Bollywood actress and producer. However, her maternal grandfather was a former member of the Merchant Navy.
Before we conclude here are some cameos who are not linked as the rest but have portrayed a seafarer on the silver screen.
From here we can understand how this profession can alter the course of coming generations, take pride in your profession, work hard, and party harder.
Do comment if you know more such links with celebrities.
