13 Great Actors That The Indian Daily Soaps Gave Us

Indian TV shows can be a little overdramatic. But still, there are a lot of shows that have taught us a thing or two. Then there are a few shows that have given us some of the best actors of all times. Directors like Ekta Kapoor managed to find some extremely talented people at that time.

Actors those who once working in shows are now the big faces of the film industry. Some actors appeared on the television and we didn’t even know about them.

Read ahead to know more.

1. Sakshi Tanwar

television stars Sakshi Tanwar
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Sakshi Tanwar started off from a TV show named Albela Sur Mela but she got recognition from Balaji Telefilms, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and then she appeared in Bade Ache Lagte Hain and 24: Season 2Last we saw her in the film Dangal opposite Aamir Khan.

2. Rajeev Khandelwal

television stars Rajeev Khandelwal
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Rajeev Khandelwal appeared in a number of shows like Kya Hadasa Kya Haqeeqat, Left Right Left, Kahiin Toh Hoga etc. His first solo film was Aamir which also got him in Filmfare nomination.

3. Jennifer Winget

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Jennifer started as a child actor in shows like Kusum, and Kasauti Zindagi KayThen she appeared in Dil Mil GayeShe also played grey shade in the show BeyhadhCurrently, we can see her in colors channel’s Bepannah.

4. Sushant Singh Rajput

television stars Sushant Singh Rajput
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Sushant appeared in Pavitra Rishta as the main lead. Then after that, he did his first film, Kai Po Che and from thereon he has been on roll. He is doing some really amazing roles in really amazing films.

5. Vidya Balan

television stars Vidya Balan
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Not many people know that Vidya Balan first appeared in Hum Panch then, later on, she entered in films and did some great work on the silver screen.

6. Shah Rukh Khan

television stars Shah Rukh Khan
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SRK did a few TV shows and then he appeared in films, firstly as a negative character then finally as the main lead. Now he is known as King Khan and Badshaah of romance in Bollywood.

7. Yami Gautam

television stars Yami Gautam
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From Chand Ke Paar Chalo to Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga Kam to Fair and Lovely advertisement, Yami Gautam came a long way. And before we know it she is already appearing in films like Vicky Donor.

8. R. Madhavan

television stars R. Madhavan
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I bet not many of you know this but R. Madhavan was also once the part of the TV industry. He appeared in shows like Banegi Apni Baat, Sea Hawks, and Ghar Jamai.

9. Prachi Desai

television stars Prachi Desai
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Prachi Desai was another one of Ekta Kapoor‘s gems. She appeared in the show Kasam Se opposite Ram Kapoor. She made her big time Bollywood debut with Balaji Telefilms Once Upon A Time In Mumbai.

10. Irrfan Khan

television stars Irrfan Khan
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Irrfan Khan also appeared in a few television shows like Chandrakanta, Bharat Ek Khojand Chanakya. He, later on, appeared in a number of films and now he one of the most artistic actors of Bollywood. 

11. Gracy Singh

television stars Gracy Singh
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Gracy Singh did only a number of films. She first appeared in the show Amanat and then she rose to fame from the films like Lagaan, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., and Gangaajal.

12. Vishal Malhotra

television stars Vishal Malhotra
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Remember the cute boy next door from Hip Hip Hooray? Vishal Malhotra made a special place in all our hearts. He, later on, appeared as a supporting character in various films like Ishq Vishq, Kaal, Dor and Kismat Konnection.

13. Mona Singh

television stars Mona Singh
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Mona Singh first appeared in the television show Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi and then was recognized as Jassi. She, later on, appeared in a number of films like 3 IdiotsShe also did some reality shows on TV.

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