Mrunal Thakur to Shah Rukh Khan: Actors who started their career on the small screen, and made it big in Bollywood

Both television and film play an important role in Indian entertainment. Although some may view the two mediums as being oceans apart in many ways, it's no secret that many of the stars who have made it big in Bollywood started their careers on the small screen. Actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Irrfan Khan made their acting debut on television rather than acing a role in cinema theatres. Other famous characters that became household names because of their popularity were Sujal played by Rajeev Khandelwal, Tulsi played by Smriti Irani, and Amar Upadhyay as Mihir.

There are many actors who were able to redefine their careers by transitioning from television to Bollywood. Here is a list of nine such actors who were successful in this shift and made a name for themselves in Bollywood.