Riteish Deshmukh to Nikhil Chinapa: Celebrities who hold architecture degrees but chose different paths

1.Riteish Deshmukh

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Before becoming a beloved face in Bollywood, Ritesh Deshmukh pursued architecture at Mumbai’s Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute. Not just a degree-holder, he even started his own firm, 'Evolutions,' showcasing his passion for design. 

2.Nikhil Chinapa

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Known today as a DJ, TV host, and music festival curator, Nikhil Chinapa originally earned his architecture degree from BMS College of Engineering. His journey from designing buildings to building India’s electronic music scene is nothing short of dynamic.

3.Arundhati Roy

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The Booker Prize-winning author of The God of Small Things, Arundhati Roy studied at the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi. She later transitioned into films and literature, bringing a deeply visual and layered style to her writing, a reflection of her architectural roots.

4.Arjun Kumaraswamy

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Popularly known as Arjun, this British-Sri Lankan singer-songwriter graduated in architecture from the University of Cambridge. Though he pursued music full-time, his artistic foundation in design may well have shaped his music videos and branding.

5.Varun Chakravarthy

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Before dazzling fans with his mystery spin in the IPL, Varun Chakravarthy was a full-time architect. A graduate from SRM University, he spent two years designing buildings before cricket called.