World Television Day: Shah Rukh Khan To Sushant Singh Rajput, 5 Actors Who Ruled TV Before Bollywood

1. Vidya BalanWe all grew up watching Vidya Balan play the iconic character of Radhika Mathur in the legendary TV show Hum Paanch. It was a family comedy drama that never failed to make us laugh. She made her big Bollywood debut with Parineeta. Today, Vidya is ruling Bollywood with movies like Kahaani, Heyy Babyy, The Dirty Picture, and more.

2. Shah Rukh KhanThe King Khan of Bollywood once started his career as almost nobody in the television industry. SRK began his career in 1898 with a show called Fauji. Shah Rukh Khan was supposed to be the second lead, but the audience loved him so much that he ended up headlining the show.The actor made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with Deewana. Ever since, he hasn't looked back.

3. Aditya Roy KapurBollywood's handsome hunk was one of the most popular video jockeys on Channel V. From 2004 to 2008, he hosted shows like Pakao and India's Hottest.Aditya Roy Kapur made his debut in the musical drama London Dreams, which starred Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn. The movie was released in 2009, and ever since, he has become a household name.

4. Sushant Singh RajputWhile he began his television career with Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Sushant Singh Rajput became a household name with Pavitra Rishta. He even participated in TV reality shows like Zara Nachke Dikha and Jhalakh Dikhlaa Jaa.The late actor then went on to make his big Bollywood debut with Kai Po Che.

5. Yami GautamNow, this may come as a surprise to you. While many knew her as the Fair and Lovely Girl, not everyone knew Yami Gautam had acted in television serials like Raajkumar Aaryyan, CID, and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam.Yami made her glorious Bollywood debut with Vicky Donor, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana.