In Pics | Celebrities you didn't know were sports stars

Actor and director Kiccha Sudeep has played professional cricket at the college level and has represented universities in several age-group tournaments. Credit: Instagram/@kichchasudeepaDeepika Padukone, one of the most successful Bollywood actresses, loves badminton and has played the sport at the national level. Credit: Instagram/@deepikapadukoneKollywood star Ajith Kumar is a national-level shooter. He has participated in various state-level shooting championships and has several accolades to his name. Credit: Instagram/@shaliniajithkumar2022Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem has represented Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi in district and state-level cricket. Credit: Instagram/@saqibsaleemRakul Preet Singh, who has worked in both Kannada and other South Indian film industries, is a national-level golf player. Being an Army kid, Rakul was always exposed to sports and such activities. Credit: Instagram/@rakulpreetBefore trying his hand in acting, Salil Ankola was a successful cricketer and has represented India from 1989 to 1997. Credit: Instagram/@salilankolaActor Rahul Bose has represented India in rugby and was part of the national team for more than 10 years. Credit: Instagram/@rahulbose7Not many know Neetu Chandra is a five-time state-level gold winner and has represented India at the World Taekwondo Championship in 1997. Credit: Instagram/@nituchandrasrivastava(Published 13 July 2023, 11:05 IST)