01 / 20
Shah Rukh Khan, who is considered as one of the most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema, made his acting debut with a TV serial ‘Fauji’ in 1988. He portrayed the character of Captain Abhimanyu Rai. The ‘King Khan’ also worked in TV shows like Circus, Idiot, Umeed and Wagle Ki Duniya, Dil Dariya and Door Kevin.
02 / 20
Shahid Kapoor, who has won numerous awards for his outstanding performance in movies, made his first appearance for a TV commercial at the age 11. Later, he featured in Aryan Band’s song video ‘Aankhon Mein Tera Hi Chehra’.
03 / 20
Irrfan Khan, who won the prestigious National Film Award for his role in ‘Paan Singh Tomar’, made his debut in a teleplay, ‘Laal Ghaas Par Neele Ghode’.
04 / 20
Yami Gautam, who was just 20-year-old, moved to Mumbai to pursue her acting career. She got her first break in a serial ‘Chand Ke Paar Chalo’.
05 / 20
Aditya Roy Kapur worked as a VJ on music channel Channel V India. He also played a role in a show called ‘Pakao for Channel V’. Aditya also got a chance to host the hugely popular ‘India’s hottest’ show with VJ, Bruna Abdullah show till 2008.
06 / 20
Ayesha Takia began her career with Shahid Kapoor in a TV commercial of a health drink. She also appeared in some TV shows and music videos before pursuing her movie career.
07 / 20
Pankaj Kapur worked in TV serials like ‘Bhai Wah’, and ‘Sahab Biwi Aur Ghulam’ before making his Bollywood debut with Shyam Benegal’s film ‘Arohan’.
08 / 20
Vidya Balan began her acting career with the popular TV serial ‘Hum Paanch’, in which she played the role of ‘Radhika’.
09 / 20
R Madhavan worked in many serials like ‘Sea Hawks’, ‘Ghar Jamai’ and ‘Banegi Apni Baat’ before establishing himself on the big screen.
10 / 20
Hansika Motwani started her TV career with a serial called ‘Shaka Laka Boom Boom’.
