Jun 19, 2025
8 Indian actors who started career from TV
Kriti SonaliShah Rukh Khan
Before becoming the "King Khan" of Bollywood, he gained popularity through TV series like Fauji and Circus.
Ayushmann Khurrana
He started his career as a video jockey and reality show host before making his Bollywood debut.
Sushant Singh Rajput
He started with television shows like Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Pavitra Rishta before making a mark in Bollywood.
Yami Gautam
Known for her roles in TV serials like Chand Ke Paar Chalo and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, she later gained prominence in Bollywood.
R. Madhavan
Before films, he had appeared in a bunch of TV shows like Yule Love Stories, Banegi Apni Baat, Ghar Jamai, Saaya, Aarohan, Sea Hawks, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum and Tol Mol Ke Bol.
Pulkit Samrat
He started with the TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and later transitioned to Bollywood.
Irrfan Khan
Irrfan had a successful television career before gaining recognition in films like Maqbool and Haasil.
Vidya Balan
She gained fame through the TV show Hum Paanch before venturing into films.
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