Ibrahim Ali Khan is Not The First: 10 Bollywood Superstars Who Started As Assistant Directors

Saif Ali Khan recently confirmed that his son Ibrahim Ali Khan is going the Bollywood way and is currently working as an assistant with Karan Johar for Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh starrer Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani. And this is not surprising for the Bollywood lovers who have seen many actors start their journey as assistant directors and later on debut as male lead through a reputed project.

Both Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor who debuted with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Sawariya assisted the famous director during the making of Black. Prior to that, Ranbir had also worked as an AD for his home productions Aa Ab Laut Chalein and Prem Granth. SLB’s favourite star Ranveer Singh who has featured in his 3 movies back to back also first worked as an AD for Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji starrer Bunty Aur Bubli.

Emraan Hashmi who emerged as the serial kisser a decade ago first tasted the Bollywood waters as assistant director for Mukesh Bhatt-produced Raaz. Sooraj Pancholi who garnered more attention for his alleged involvement with the late Jiah Khan than his debut movie Hero also worked as an assistant with SLB for Hrithik and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan flick Guzarish.