These Bollywood superstars started their career journey in television
Television stars continue to merge the lines
Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Irrfan Khan and Yami Gautam started out on television
Television is a popular medium of entertainment in India and many of its actors receive nation-wide fame and recognition. Some of these include Shah Rukh Khan, Yami Gautam and Radhika Madan, who ventured into films after receiving love from TV audience. These actors have carved a niche for themselves with their acting prowess.
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Shah Rukh Khan
The King of Bollywood is a superstar that has captured the hearts of millions with his romantic roles in movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Mein Hoon Na and Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham. While his name is simultaneous with Bollywood, But SRK made his acting debut with the television show Fauji in 1989.
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Sushant Singh Rajput
Everyone loved late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on TV. The actor made his acting debut with the television show Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil. He garnered nationwide attention with the Zee TV soap opera Pavitra Rishta, in which he played a car mechanic, Manav. He was paired with his then-lady love, Ankita Lokhande.
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Irrfan Khan
Late actor Irrfan Khan earned fame worldwide. He proved his acting mettle from his acting debut Salaam Bombay in 1988 itself. Not many may know that the actor was also a popular name on television, starring in shows such as Chanakya and Mahabharat.
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Yami Gautam
Yami Gautam is today a successful Bollywood actress, who has made a name for herself with power-packed performances in films such as Uri, Dasvi and others. The actor made her acting debut with television, featuring in shows such as Chaand Ke Paar Chalo, CID and many more, before making her Bollywood debut with Vicky Donor.
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Radhika Madan
Radhika became a national crush after featuring in the television show Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi. The actress earned massive fame and recognition through the show before making her Bollywood debut with Vishal Bhardwaj's comedy, Pataakha, in 2018.
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R. Madhavan
Madhavan is counted as among the most talented actors of our time. He proved that he was a force to reckon with when he made his acting debut with Shanti Shanti Shanti. He is widely remembered for his film Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, alongside Dia Mirza. But before venturing into movies, the actor featured in television shows such as Banegi Apni Baat, Ghar Jamai and many more.