Apurva Agnihotri to Vivek Mushran; actors who shifted to TV after their Bollywood career went downhill

Although the big screen is the ultimate goal of every actor, luck doesn't favour everyone. While some make it big, some actors projects never see the light of the day, or some artists' projects fail miserably. There are a few actors that the audience loves to watch on TV but little do they know that they kickstarted from Bollywood. Thriving to survive there, these actors switched to TV and earned fame and wealth here. Let's take a look at these actors here: (Photo: Instagram)

Best remembered for his role in Pardes, Apurva Agnihotri tried hard to find his stand in the showbiz but it was TV that satisfied his hunger for acting. Recently, he was seen in the show Anupamaa as Dr. Advait Khanna for a brief period of time. Other than this, he is known for his roles in serials such as Bepannah, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi, Radha Ki Betiyaan, Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai, and many more. Moreover, Apurva has also gained recognition from reality shows like Nach Baliye, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Bigg Boss.(Photo: Instagram)

The 'ILU ILU' boy Vivek Mushran became an overnight sensation after this film Saudagar but went on to deliver quite a few flop films. After this, he was seen in TV shows such as Main Maayeke Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo, Son Pari, Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, and many others. (Photo: Instagram)

Ashish Chowdhry was seen as Boman in Dhamaal. Though his role was praised and he did several other films too, it was the TV show, Dev that changed his fate for the good. He's done a few shows as well. (Photo: Instagram)

Nakuul Mehta is one of the A-list actors of the telly town but did you know his debut film, Haal-e-Dil was a disaster at the Box-office? He then switched his stream and made a smashing debut with Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara opposite actress Disha Parmar. His role as Shivaay Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaz is quite a rage even years after the show has gone off-air. (Photo: Instagram)

Raqesh Bapat was one of the three heroes in the 90s superhit film, Tum Bin. However, it only fetched him some small roles in other films but nothing substantial. Later, he stuck to befriended TV with the show Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar and went on to do shows like Ishq Mein Marjawan, Tu Aashiqui, Qubool Hai, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Maryaada: Lekin Kab Tak? (Photo: Instagram)

Sumeet Raghavan is currently playing the lead role in the television sitcom, Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey. The actor has essayed some progressive characters over a period of time on TV. However, he also has a few films to his credit but his Bollywood career did not skyrocket. Speaking about the same, he exclusively told ETimes TV, "Nobody asks me in Bollywood. Let’s be very frank about this. It’s quite shameful but true. You know which face works on TV or films. Struggling to get a role in a film was never in my nature. Whatever happens, happens for good. You should learn to find your own happiness. I never pursued films per se. I will give 100 % credit to the TV shows for my career." (Photo: Instagram)

How could one forget the film Taarzan: The Wonder Car. Vatsal Sheth starred in that film with Ajay Devgn, Ayesha Takia and Farida Jalal but the film did not work in his favour. Vatsal's performance as a child artist in Just Mohabbat is still fresh in the memories. When his filmy career did not take off, Vatsal took a u-turn to TV as the male lead with the show, Ek Hasina Thi. He was also seen in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. (Photo: Instagram)

Actor Iqbal Khan is best remembered for his daily soaps Dil Se Dil Tak, Angad Khanna in Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai, Kahiin Toh Hoga, Waaris, Kavyanjali and never looked back. He is currently doing web shows. Iqbal, too, had started from Bollywood with films like Kuch Dil Ne Kaha, Fun2shh and Bullet but it did not create wonders for him. (Photo: Instagram)

Sudhanshu Pandey has done more than 40 films in Bollywood but the role of the male protagonist Vanraj Shah in the number one show, Anupamaa has made him a household name. He was also seen in shows like Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, Tamanna, and the second season of 24 on TV. (Photo: Instagram)

Shekhar Suman spent several years in the film industry and then tried his luck in TV. He dabbled in the genre of hosting, judging, and featuring in some popular drama and reality shows and made a mark of his own. (Photo: Instagram)