Kisan Diwas, also known as National Farmers’ Day, is observed every year across the country to recognise and celebrate the invaluable role farmers play in strengthening the nation’s economy. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister, who is remembered as a lifelong advocate for farmers and their rights. On this day, take a look at actors who hail from a family of farmers.
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Dharmendra: The late veteran actor would often call himself a "farmer's son". He would also speak up about pressing issues during farmers' protests. Dharmendra, when not working, would often share glimpses of himself working in the fields.
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Manoj Bajpayee: Born in Belwa village, Bihar, The Family Man actor's father was a farmer, and he helped him with farming during vacations.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui: The Raat Akeli Hai actor hails from a farming family in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh. During visits to his home, he continues participating in farm work.
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Pankaj Tripathi: Born in Belsand village, Bihar, the Mirzapur actor's father was a farmer and priest, and he worked on the farm until his late teens.
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Prakash Raj: Though it can't be actively confirmed that he hailed from a farmer's family, the Singham actor continues to work actively on his farm with his son.
