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Before entering Bollywood, Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor in Bangalore. This is a well-documented fact about his early career. He worked in various jobs including as a carpenter and coolie before becoming a conductor.

Hrithik Roshan created history by winning both the Best Actor and Best Actor (Critics) awards at the Filmfare Awards in 2000 for his debut film 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'. This was an unprecedented achievement for a newcomer.

Hrishikesh Mukherjee won numerous Filmfare Awards but never won in the Best Director category despite directing classics like Anand, Golmaal, Abhimaan, and Chupke Chupke. His Filmfare wins came in other categories like Best Story and Best Screenplay.

Nargis won the inaugural National Film Award for Best Actress in 1958 for her performance in 'Mother India'. She was also the first film personality to receive the Padma Shri award in 1958, making her a pioneer in Indian cinema.

Meena Kumari made history by receiving three Filmfare Best Actress nominations in 1960 for her performances in 'Chhalia', 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam', and 'Aarti'. This remains a record for most nominations in the Best Actress category in a single year.

'Anuradha' (1960), starring Balraj Sahni and Leela Chitnis, was the first Indian film to be nominated for the prestigious Golden Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. This was a significant milestone for Indian cinema's international recognition.

Anupam Kher received the Filmfare Award for Outstanding Performance in a Non-Commercial Film in 1990 for his powerful performance in 'Daddy', where he played an aging alcoholic father. This category recognized exceptional work in art house or parallel cinema.