Top 12 TV Celebrities Who Failed In Bollywood

Every actor has a dream to be a superstar in his life. They try their very best to make it into the glitzy world of Bollywood. Some achieve the success in Bollywood but most of them fall down due to stiff competition. Also read: 12 Actresses from 2000’s who disappeared from Bollywood Then and Now Here we have ensemble a list of 12 television actors and their failed journey in Bollywood: 1. Eijaz Khan Eijaz is a popular name in the television industry but he fails to prove his worth in Bollywood films. He has worked in movies like Thakshak, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, Just Married, Kuch Na Kaho and Zilla Ghaziabad. In all these movies, he didn't get a meaty role to play. He is now back on television and currently working in the serial Yeh Moh Moh ke Dhaagey. 2. Jennifer Winget She has worked in a number of popular serials like Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, and Saraswati Chandra to name a few. She tried her best to break into Bollywood with the movie Phir Se... but it was a flop affair. Now she is back on TV with her new serial Beyhadh. 3. Amar Upadhyay Even after reaching the top in the television world, he has failed to make any impact on the silver screen. His iconic character Mihir Virani was one of the popular characters in the TV Industry. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has made him a popular name among the audience and he even tried his luck in the Bollywood. He has worked in movies like Dhund: The Fog, 13B, Dahshat, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! and many more. All of his movies tanked at the box office and he again back on the small screen. 4. Rajeev Khandelwal Rajeev Khandelwal is one of the most prolific actors in the entertainment Industry. He rose to fame with the serial Kahiin To Hoga where he essayed the role of Sujal. He again went on to work in serials like C.I.D. and Left Right Left. He than shifted to Bollywood movies and gave critical success like Aamir and Shaitan. Soon after that, he gave three back to back flops with Soundtrack , Will You Marry Me? and Table No.21. After this, Rajeev Khandelwal was back on the small screen with the serial Reporters. 5. Aamna Sharif She debuted in Ekta Kapoor's TV show Kahiin To Hoga alongside Rajeev Khandelwal. This has made her a popular name among the audience and soon she jumps and signed a movie Aloo Chaat opposite Aftab Shivdasani. Well, the film tanked at the box office and she also disappeared. The last time we have seen her in Ek Villain movie, where she had a small role. 6. Anita Hassanandani Beautiful TV actress Anita Hassanandani has a successful TV career with shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, and Kavyanjali. She debuted in Bollywood with the movie Kucch To Hai, starring Tusshar Kapoor, Esha Deol in the titular roles. The movie tanked at the box office. Soon we have seen her in movies like Koi Aap Sa, Just Married, Yeh Dil, and Ragini MMS 2. Her career didn't took off in Bollywood and now she is doing a serial Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. 7. Apurva Agnihotri He is one of those unlucky actor who debuted in Bollywood but failed miserably and then became famous in the small screen medium. He debuted with Pardes movie, alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The movie was both critical and commercial hit but his career never took off. He then turned into TV medium and did popular shows like Radha Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, and Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin. He has also worked opposite Sonali Bendre in the serial Ajeeb Dastan Hai Ye. 8. Ayub Khan Even after his family was from Bollywood Industry, he couldn't able to make it big in the Industry. He is the nephew of legendary superstar Dilip Kumar and has worked in movies like Salaami and Salma Pe Dil Aagaya. None of his movies turned famous and he soon switched to television. 9. Gurmeet Choudhary He rose to fame with the popular serial Ramayana, where he essayed the role of Lord Rama. He even worked in reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Nach Baliye. He shifted his gear into Bollywood and worked in movies like Koi Aap Sa, Khamoshiyaan and the recent release Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana. None of his movies did well and now he is focusing on television. 10. Jay Bhanushali He rose to fame in TV industry with the serial Kayamath, where he portrayed the role of Neev. He even went on to host the Dance reality show Dance India Dance. He even tried his luck in Bollywood with movies like Platform No. 6, Hate Story 2, and Ek Paheli Leela. Except Hate Story 2, none of his films did well and the last time we have seen him in Khatron Ke Khiladi. 11. Barun Sobti He got popular with the serial Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, where he starred with Sanaya Irani. He went on to work with other shows like Baat Hamari Pakki Hai and Dill Mill Gaye. After becoming very popular, he even tried his luck in Bollywood. He starred in the movie Mai Aur Mr. Right, which failed miserably. He is now back on the small screen! 12. Rannvijay Singha He is the soul of Roadies and won the first ever season. Since than, he has worked for a long time with Roadies but later he switched to work in Bollywood movies. He has seen in the movies like Action Replayy, Mod, London Dreams, and Toss: A Flip of Destiny. All these movies were flops and now he is again back with the Roadies gang. Overall, these actors are very popular in the small screen industry but fails to make a mark in Bollywood. What are your thoughts about the story? do let us know in the comments section below. Also watch: Tribute to Late TV Actress Pratyusha Banerjee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NICoZWpr334

Suryakant Singh

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