Top 10 Television Celebrities Who Bagged A Role In Bollywood

Acting is not everyone’s cup of tea, and bagging a role on the silver screen is like breaking the back of the beast. But few celebrities made it to the silver screen with their sheer hardwork, passion and determination. They left no stone unturned and gained worldwide fame and recognition with their acting skills. Here is a list of few actors and actresses who started their career with a lead or supporting role on the small screen but came a long way from the TV industry and reached the zenith of glory in their career.

1. Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More...

First, in this list comes the king khan of Bollywood ‘Shah Rukh Khan’. He is an Indian actor, producer and a television personality. He is a Superstar and referred to as the ‘King of Romance’ and ‘ Badshah Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, better known as Bads >> Read More... ’ in the media. Khan’s debut television show was ‘ Fauji Fauji - Colonel Raj Kapoor was the director of thi >> Read More... ’ which aired on DD National, in which he played the role of Lieutenant Abhimanyu Rai, a young Indian army commando under training in a military academy. Further, he appeared in other TV series like ‘ Circus Circus is one of the most popular television seria >> Read More... ’ (1989-1990), Wagle Ki Duniya Wagle Ki Duniya is a prominent Indian comedy sitco >> Read More... (1988-90), and ‘ Idiot The series is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel, >> Read More... ’ (1991). His notable performances in these TV serials enabled him to grab roles in four Bollywood films. His debut movie was ‘Deewana’, in which he played the second lead. His other three talkies were “ Dil Aashna Hai Dil Aashna Hai is a Hindi television show aired on >> Read More... ”, directed by Hema Malini Hema Malini is perhaps the only dream girl of the >> Read More... , ‘ Chamatkar Chamatkar is a very old and highly famous show, wh >> Read More... ’, and "Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman". His debut movie ‘Deewana’ became a box office hit and stimulated his Bollywood career. He portrayed himself as a romantic hero in talkies like “ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Click to look into! >> Read More... ” (1997), and “ Dil To Pagal Hai Click to look into! >> Read More... ” (1997). His semblance as a NASA scientist in the film ‘ Swades Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, and an autistic man in “ My Name Is Khan Click to look into! >> Read More... ”, showcased his outstanding acting skills. His passion for acting, struggle, and hard work fetched him 14 Filmfare awards and made him a living legend.

2. Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More...

Vidya Balan, the very talented and beautiful Bollywood actress who inherited her love for entertainment from her father P. R Balan, has undertaken a long journey from TV industry to Bollywood. She sees her 10-year long journey as a learning experience and credits her success to her family and her love and passion for acting. Vidya started her acting career with the comedy serial “ Hum Paanch Season 1 Hum Paanch literally means ‘five of us’. Hum Paanc >> Read More... ” in which she played the role of geek Radhika who had a habit of bumping into doors, walls, and people. Her extraordinary acting skills garnered her first Bollywood role in the movie ‘ Parineeta Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ (2005) for which she received the Best Female Debut Award. Further, she acted in blockbuster movies like “ Lage Raho Munna Bhai Click to look into! >> Read More... ”, “No One Killed Jessica” and ‘ Kahaani Click to look into! >> Read More... ’. Her best performance till date remains that of ‘ Silk Smitha Silk Smitha is an unforgettable personality in the >> Read More... ’ in the biopic “ The Dirty Picture Click to look into! >> Read More... ”. Her versatility, beauty, and breath-taking performances have made her the most promising actress of Bollywood.

3. Pankaj Kapur Pankaj Kapur is a prominent Indian actor and direc >> Read More...

The accomplished veteran actor Pankaj Kapur is a man with phenomenal acting skills. He is a theater, television and film actor, story writer and director. He began his career from acting in TV series ‘ Karamchand Karamchand is a very well-known Hindi detective te >> Read More... ’, a comedy series and “ Office Office Office- Office is a Hindi-language sitcom written >> Read More... ”, a comic spoof on corruption. He appeared in various Bollywood movies and till date his most acclaimed film roles are that of Inspector R.K in ‘ Raakh Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, ‘Abbaji’ (based on Duncan by William Shakespeare) and Doctor Dipankar Roy in “Ek Doctor Ki Kahaani”. These three prominent roles bestowed him with the National Film Awards The National Film Awards gets presented every year >> Read More... . Because of his outstanding acting skills, he is known as the ‘Walking Acting School of India.’

4. Mandira Bedi Mandira Bedi is a well know Indian television pres >> Read More...

The sensuous, sizzling and critically acclaimed Indian actress, model, TV personality and fashion designer ‘Mandira Bedi’ rose to fame with her role in ‘ Shanti Shanti – Ek Aurat ki Kahani is a popular Indian dr >> Read More... ’, the 1994 television serial shown on Doordarshan.‘Shanti’ proved to be the turning point of her acting career and she appeared in several TV series like ‘ Dushman Dushman was a very well mixed thrilling serial. Th >> Read More... ’, ' Aurat Aurat that is, the woman was another show that was >> Read More... ', and “ Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi - This Indian show >> Read More... ”. She rose to stardom with her role as ‘Preet Singh’ in the longest-running romantic Bollywood movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Her other talkies include ‘ Badal Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ (2000), ‘Shaadi Ka Laddoo’ (2004), and “Meerabai Not Out” (2008). In the year 2003 and 2007, she hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup and exhibited her anchoring skills. Her journey from TV industry to Bollywood is full of brilliant and applaudable performances.

5. Sushant Singh Rajput Sushant Singh Rajput is one of the famous Indian t >> Read More...

Here comes the Top Performer of 2016, the very dashing, young, and most appreciative actor Sushant Singh Rajput. He began his acting career from acting in TV series. His debut TV serial was “ Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil is an Indian serial whi >> Read More... ” in which he played a supporting role. His award-winning role in the daily soap Pavitra Rishta One of the popular Hindi serials, Pavitra Rishta >> Read More... made him ‘ Ekta Kapoor Ekta Kapoor; a legendry producer in Indian TV and >> Read More... ’s blue-eyed boy. His acting skills enabled him to grab roles in Bollywood movies like “Kai Po Che”. ‘PK,’ “ Shuddh Desi Romance Click to look into! >> Read More... ”, “Detective Byomkesh Bakshi”, and ‘M.S. Dhoni - The Untold Story.’ From ‘Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil’ to Kai Po Che and from Pavitra Rishta to M.S Dhoni- The Untold Story, his acting graph has always shown progression and made him the best performer of 2016.

6. Yami Gautam Yami Gautam is a Hindi television and movie actres >> Read More...

Yami Gautam, the gorgeous and elegant model, Hindi and Telugu actress with unexpressive beauty began her acting career with the television series “ Chand Ke Paar Chalo Zalak Thakkar Played the Role of Anisa, who was th >> Read More... ” followed by “ Raajkumar Aaryyan Raajkumar Aaryyan was an Indian Soap opera which w >> Read More... ”, “Ye Pyaar Na Hoga Kam” and “ Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar Chhajje Chhajje Ka Pyaar is a story based on two f >> Read More... ”. She made her Bollywood debut with the movie Vicky Donor Click to look into! >> Read More... opposite Ayushmann Khurrana This Vicky donor worked as radio jockey, Video joc >> Read More... . Yami earned positive reviews for her role in Vicky Donor which was both a commercial and critical success. Her other films include “ Action Jackson Click to look into! >> Read More... ”, Sanam Re Click to look into! >> Read More... , ‘ Badlapur Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ etc. Her much- awaited film ‘ Kaabil Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ released recently in which she has starred opposite Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan with his unimaginable dance moves i >> Read More... . Her charm and flawless performances have made her a Bollywood Diva and a stellar.

7. R Madhavan R Madhavan is a popular film actor in Tamil and Hi >> Read More...

Ranganathan Madhavan, the tall, dark and handsome Indian actor, film producer and a writer needs no introduction. He is a worldwide fame and considered to be one of the few actors who has been able to acquire Pan-Indian appeal. He played the role of a catamaran captain in the show ‘Sea Hawks.’ His other TV operas include “ Banegi Apni Baat Banegi Apni Baat is an Indian television drama ser >> Read More... ” in 1996 and “Ghar Jamaai”. He acted in various Tamil movies which bestowed him with positive reviews and several awards. R Madhavan appeared in three highly successful Bollywood Talkies “ Rang De Basanti Click to look into! >> Read More... ” (2006), ‘ Guru Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ (2007), and “ 3 Idiots Click to look into! >> Read More... ” (2009). He played lead role in the Bollywood movie “ Tanu Weds Manu Click to look into! >> Read More... ” opposite Kangana Ranaut Kangana Ranaut is known in Bollywood, for her trem >> Read More... . His acting journey from small screen to Tamil and Hindi movies is full of fame, recognition, and two Filmfare awards.

8. Prachi Desai A true Virgo at heart, Prachi Desai was born at Su >> Read More...

The actress with sweet and angelic looks began her acting career with the Ekta Kapoor’s drama “ Kasamh Se Kasamh Se is a drama soap opera that was aired on >> Read More... ” for which she received the ‘Indian Telly Award’ for best actress. Her notable performance in ‘Kasamh Se’ paved the way for her Bollywood career, and she transited from the small screen to silver screen. She made her first Bollywood appearance with the movie ‘Rock On’ opposite Farhan Akhtar One of the most recognized young director of India >> Read More... . In 2009, she appeared in “Life Partner” followed by “ Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Click to look into! >> Read More... ”. Desai then acted in her most successful movie on box office " Bol Bachchan Click to look into! >> Read More... ". In 2016 she was seen playing the role of ' Mohammad Azharuddin Mohammad Azharuddin was born on 8th February 1963 >> Read More... 's wife Naureen in his biopic ‘ Azhar Click to look into! >> Read More... ’. She again portrayed the role of Farhan Akhtar’s wife in the sequel of Rock On. Her talent has made her one of the rising stars of Bollywood.

9. Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started >> Read More...

Irrfan Khan, one of the fine actors in Bollywood who is known for his natural acting has achieved great heights in his acting career. He is a megastar, a trendsetter who has gained prominence not only in Hindi Cinema but also British movies and Hollywood. He is desired by viewers all across the globe for his outstanding acting skills. He began his acting career by featuring in TV serials like Banegi Apni Baat, “ Bharat Ek Khoj Bharat Ek Khoj is a historical based Indian drama >> Read More... ”, ‘ Chanakya Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, and the most famous ‘ Chandrakanta Chandrakanta is a fantasy series that is relative >> Read More... ’. He has acted in 50 Bollywood films and few International films such as ‘The Amazing Spider Man,’ and the famous “ Life Of Pi Click to look into! >> Read More... ”. Irrfan received the National Film Awards for Best Actor, for portraying the role of athlete turned dacoit “ Paan Singh Tomar Click to look into! >> Read More... ”. He has been acknowledged with the India’s fourth highest civilian honor ‘Padma Shri,’ for his augmentation to the field of arts.

10. Gracy Singh Gracy Singh is a brilliant dancer and actress who >> Read More...

Gracy Singh, the Indian Actress and trained classical dancer with radiant and intoxicating looks began her acting career with the daily opera ‘ Amanat Amanat is a typical Indian family story which has >> Read More... ’, a famous show of 90’s which aired on Zee TV. Gracy essayed the role of Amrita (Lahori Ram’s second daughter). Her smoldering looks and acting skills caught the eyes of Bollywood Directors, and she got her first Bollywood break in the movie “ Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain Click to look into! >> Read More... ”. She became a Bollywood sensation when she starred opposite Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More... in the talkie ‘Lagaan’ in which she played the role of Gauri, a village lass. The actress was acknowledged with the Screen Award for the ‘Most Promising Newcomer- Female,’ for her role as Gauri. In 2003 she appeared in ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ and then ‘ Santosham Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ in Telugu. Currently, she plays the role of goddess Santoshi on the &TV show “ Santoshi Maa Mythology has always endeared the Indian masses. W >> Read More... ”.