TOI takes a look at some of the hot young actors, who not only have strong acting skills, but have impressive educational track records as well... Sushant Singh Rajput, who is all set to debut in Kai Po Che, was a brilliant student. He not only qualified for a scholarship, but also secured seventh place in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) 2003. He enrolled for mechanical engineering course, but later dropped out of college to follow his dreams of joining the glamour industry. TOI traces the steps of some of the other actors who have good academic background, but are pursuing their passion for acting...

Imran Khan
Aamir Khan's bhanja Imran Khan is one of the few actors who have a degree in filmmaking. After passing out from Freemont High School in California, Khan went to Los Angeles and got a filmmaking degree from Los Angeles branch of New York Film academy. We wonder if we will ever see him direct a film!

Parineeti Chopra
This girl next door, who made her debut with Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl always wanted to be an investment banker, but later went on to study at Manchester Business School in the United Kingdom where she got a triple honours degree in Business, finance and Economics! Surely, a beauty with super brains!

Ayushmann Khurrana
The actor, who attained stardom in 2012 with his debut movie Vicky Donor, has done quite well on the educational front as well. This actor from Chandigarh has majored in English Literature and has done Masters in Mass Communications from Punjab University.

Omi Vaidya
This brilliant actor who tickled the funny bones of many with his Chatur act in 3 idiots was raised in Joshua Tree in Yucca valley, California. Omi graduated from the Los Angeles County High School and later attended the University of California, for two years. He later took a transfer to the Tisch School of Arts, New York University and graduated with honours.

Diana Penty
Diana, who started her career as a model, impressed critics with her acting skills in her debut film Cocktail. Diana holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, which has names like Shobhaa de, Shabana Azmi in its alumni list.

Richa Chadda
This 23-year-old Gangs of Wasseypur actress has a strong portfolio when it comes to education. After her schooling, Richa graduated with a bachelor's degree from Stephen's College, New Delhi. And if that wasn't enough, she went ahead to get a PG Diploma in Social Communication Media from Sophia College, Mumbai.

Varun Dhawan
David Dhawan's son was born with a silver spoon. But, through his acting acumen in Student Of The Year, he has shown the world that he has it in him to carve a niche for himself. Varun wanted to be a wrestler as a child, but later went on to get a business management degree from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.