Jan 7, 2024, 04:44 PM IST

9 actors who left TV to become Bollywood stars

Manisha Chauhan

Sushant Singh Rajput: After his TV stint in Pavitra Rishta, he ventured into Bollywood with movies like Kai Po Che! and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Vidya Balan: Initially seen in TV serials like Hum Paanch, she made a mark in Bollywood with powerful performances in movies like The Dirty Picture and Kahaani.

Ayushmann Khurrana: He rose to fame on television with hosting and anchoring before making Bollywood debut. 

Shah Rukh Khan: Known as the King of Bollywood, he started his career on TV with shows like Fauji and Circus.

Rajeev Khandelwal: From his popular TV show Kahiin Toh Hoga, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Aamir.

Prachi Desai: After her successful TV stint in Kasamh Se, she entered Bollywood with films like Rock On!! and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.

Yami Gautam: After TV serials like Chand Ke Paar Chalo and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, she found success in Bollywood with movies such as Vicky Donor and Uri: The Surgical Strike.

Karan Singh Grover: Known for his roles in TV series like Dill Mill Gayye, he became Bollywood actor with films like Alone and Hate Story 3.

Mouni Roy: She gained popularity on television with shows like Naagin before making her Bollywood debut in films like Gold and Made in China.