Divyanka Tripathi to Devoleena Bhattacharjee; a look at popular TV actors who started their journey with reality shows

Reality shows have narrowed the bridge to enter the world of showbiz. Acting, singing, dance, comedy - there is a reality show for every genre, and are quite popular for the common man to try their hands at. There are many television actors who started their journey with TV reality shows and went on to do either daily soaps or films. Let's take a look at the TV actors who are a product of the reality shows.

Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, auditioned for Dance India Dance 2, and that's when she got noticed. The actress is known for her role of Gopi bahu in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She was later seen in Bigg Boss 13 and 14.

Sumedh Mudgalkar also started his career with Dance India Dance, and was known as the 'Beat King.' He is currently seen in RadhaKrishn, where he essays the role of Lord Krishna.

Mohena Singh has quit the entertainment industry but she had started with Dance India Dance, and was seen portraying the role of Keerti in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein actor Neil Bhatt is a renowned dancer, who started his career from one of the favourite dance shows, Boogie Woogie. The actor had won the show and is still remembered for it. Neil was away from the Hindi television scene for some while as he focussed on his career in Dhollywood. But, his character in Ghum... is being loved by the audience.

Gracy Goswami, who is currently seen in Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye, started her journey with reality show, Dance India Dance Li'l Masters.

Mohit Malhotra started his career with Splitsvilla 2 and was seen in Bade Acche Lagte Hain. He was recently seen in Naagin 4 alongside Hina Khan and Dheeraj Dhoopar.

Sahil Anand has done films and television shows but he kickstarted his journey with the reality show, Roadies 4.

She participated in Dance India Dance and then did a youth-based show, Dil Dosti Dance. Shakti has acted and choreographed for films and has judged dance reality shows too.

Ritvik Arora, who was last seen in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, started his career with Splitsvilla.