Published 17:42 IST, December 13th 2019

Ayushmann Khurana and other stars who started from TV and made it big in Bollywood

Take a look at Tv actors' journey from Ayushmann Khurrana to Irrfan Khan who inspires other aspiring actors to take up TV career & make it big on silver screen.

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Many TV celebrities have made it big on silver screens starting from popular TV serials to iconic movies in Bollywood. Television provides actors with a golden opportunity to showcase ir talent to audience. Take a look at some of celebrities who started ir careers from television and are w successful film stars.

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Ayushmann Khurrana

 Bala star is popular for being a versatile as well as an all-rounder actor who can perform any type of roles on screen. talented actor started his career doing a variety of roles like being a radio jockey, post which he participated in reality show Roadies and ended up winning show in 2004. After hosting a number of shows in MTV and or channels, he finally made his Bollywood debut with movie Vicky Dor after which Ayushmann saw turning back and has showcased his talent with each of movies he stars in.

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Irrfan Khan

Piku star Irrfan Khan is one of natural and genuine actors in Bollywood starring in many Hindi and Hollywood films. Many don't kw that actor has acted in many TV serials like Chanakya and Bharat Ki Khoj before debuting in Bollywood. Irrfan made his first Bollywood debut with movie Salaam Bombay! in 1988. He has appeared in approx 30+ Hindi and English films as of yet along with being critically acclaimed and loved by audience.

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Sushant Singh Rajput

Ekta Kapoor's household drama Pavitra Rishta that aired in Zee TV saw fresh face of two new leads in popular TV serial. Both leads Sushant and Ankita have ventured into Bollywood in different years post ir TV stint toger. Sushant Singh Rajput who started his career as a background dancer never gave up his dream to appear on silver screen until he got a break in 2013 with Kai Po Che!

Prachi Desai

Prachi Desai started her TV journey in 2006 playing  lead role for Ekta Kapoor's television drama titled, Kasam Se. actor was cast alongside Ram Kapoor, and TV serial went on to win many awards.  successful TV actor soon transitioned into films due to her rising popularity. She has movies like Rock On!!, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Bol Bachchan, I, Me Aur Main, Policegiri to her creditRecently, she starred in superhit song Awari for film Ek Villian.

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Vidya Balan

Bollywood actor Vidya Balan started her journey from popular television sitcom Hum Paanch and eventually made her way to silver screens. In 2003 made her debut into film industry with a Bengali drama Bhalo ko. Post this Vidya Balan appeared in few music videos and finally made her Bollywood debut with Parineeta. L Raho Munna Bhai, Paa, Dirty Picture, Mission Mangal,  One Killed Jessica, and Kahaani remains to be some of best Vidya Balan movies till w.

Ankita Lokhande

Pavitra Rishta fame actor Ankita Lokhande garnered popularity with role of Archana Karanjkar in a romantic drama television show. actor has also gained fame on big screen with her debut movie Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi. She chose a powerful script to make her Bollywood debut in opposite Kangana Ranaut. According to reports, Ankita will star in Baaghi 3 alongside Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff. 

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16:54 IST, December 13th 2019