The hullabaloo over the SSLC results is at its peak in Kerala. The pass percentage, as of now is 96.59, and the remaining 3.41 per cent of students might be feeling low after they failed to clear the hurdle.
While many of you must have been celebrating your success, a few would be, perhaps, disappointed for not meeting the expected standard. To those that did not come out with flying colours, do not be disheartened, for the very saying 'Failure is the stepping stone to success' always stands true.
Also read: 7 reasons why you shouldn't get worked up about your exam results
Here, Onmanorama lists out a few stars who lost the battle of exams during their school days, but won accolades in life. Whatever they have turned out to be is an outcome of their passion and will to strive through hardships, despite not being highly educated.
Kamal Haasan
If you’re a Kamal Haasan fan, then you surely are not a stranger to the actor’s intellect, his desire to constantly learn and his eloquence. Apart from entertaining his fans with his films, Kamal Haasan is also known for his bold and honest opinions. A school dropout, Kamal Haasan can read, write and speak all four South Indian languages. He is also a writer, director, producer and playback singer. Howzzat for a school dropout?
Gopi Sunder
A year back when Gopi Sunder shared his SSLC certificate, many were shocked and surprised, for the 1995 10th grade student had failed in his board exam scoring 200 marks when the pass mark was 210.
Today, the National Award-winning musician has composed music for more than 5,000 advertisements, programmed music for many major composers and set tunes for nearly 70 films and is all set to launch his own band in a couple of days. Take a bow Sunderji!
Kangana Ranaut
She was in class XII when she failed in a chemistry test and realized that she was born to do something else. Although she had prepared for the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) to become a doctor, she never turned up for the exams.
For several of her initial years in Mumbai, she had meager earnings and found it hard to get by with the money she earned. How times changed for this hardworking girl from a small town in Himachal Pradesh! Last month, she went on to win her third National Award. Ranaut’s journey hasn’t been an easy one, as she keeps reminding us, and she’s made it through because of sheer grit and self-confidence.
Arjun Kapoor
He played the brilliant IIM-A student in 2 States, but in real life Arjun Kapoor flunked class 12. He did his schooling in Arya Mandir school, Mumbai, however Arjun failed in his 12th board exams. But as we all can see, he's touted to be an upcoming talent in Bollywood.
