Entering the Bollywood industry without being a starkid is quite a struggle. But there are many celebs who have made a mark in the industry despite not having a filmy family background. Some actors started off their career as television actors and later made it big for themselves in the B-Town.
Here we present you a list of the stars who were television actors before becoming a Bollywood superstar :
1. Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan started off her career when she was 16 in a famous Indian sitcom Hum Paanch playing the role of Radhika. She made her debut in Bollywood with the movie Parineeta and later on acted in movies like Lage Raho Munnabhai, Bhool Bhulaiya, Dirty Picture, No One Killed Jessica, Kahaani and Te3n. She has done a commendable job in all her ventures, be it on television or Bollywood. She is considered as one of the top actresses in the tinsel town.
2. Shah Rukh Khan
The King Khan of Bollywood also started his career as a television actor. He starred in the serial Fauji and portrayed the lead character of Abhimanyu Rai. He also appeared in Aziz Mirza’s Circus and Mani Kaul’s mini series, Idiot. He also played minor roles in Umeed, Wagle Ki Duniya and the English television film In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones. He made his Bollywood debut in Hema Malini‘s directorial debut, Dil Aashna Hai. And as of now, there is not a single cinefan who doesn’t know how big Shah Rukh Khan has made it for himself. He is considered as the King Khan of Bollywood. This clearly shows how immensely talented and hard working is our King Khan.
