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From Sudhanshu Pandey to Shraddha Arya: Celebs who gained more popularity on television than films

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 28, 2023, 16:37 IST
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​From Sudhanshu Pandey to Shraddha Arya: Celebs who gained more popularity on television than films

These actors have had their hands on all facets of showbiz. Well, despite them being a part of Bollywood films, these celebs gained massive popularity on Television. Take a look at them:

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Karan Kundrra

Karan Kundrra made his Bollywood debut with 1921 as the lead but the film wasn't a blockbuster while his career on Television has been a superhit, especially after his stint with Bigg Boss 15. Fans can't wait to see him back as Veer in Ishq Mein Ghayal, a fantasy show along the lines of Vampire Diaries.

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Shalin Bhanot

Shalin Bhanot is currently locked in the Bigg Boss 16 house and has been receiving love for his stint. Apart from a successful career in Television, the actor made his Bollywood debut with Pyaare Mohan but later continued with TV shows. As per the Bombay Times exclusive report, Shalin will be soon commencing the shoot for his new show i.e. Ekta Kapoor's Hindi remake of The Beauty and the Beast.

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Shraddha Arya

More than Shraddha's role in Nishabd as Amitabh Bachchan's daughter, the actress is popularly known as Preeta from Kundali Bhagya. Shraddha's fanbase keeps growing with each passing day as the actress has become a household name with her show.

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Sudhanshu Pandey

Sudhanshu Pandey has been a part of all three facets of showbiz and has been doing amazingly well. But the actor had shared with fans that playing Vanraj in Anupamaa has brought him a popularity beyond comparison. Well, who doesn't remember Sudhanshu's musical and modelling days.

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Nakuul Mehta

Nakuul made his Bollywood debut with Haal-e-dil, later Nakuul made his Television debut with Pyaar Ka Dard Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara and soon garnered major popularity. Currently, the actor has been showering love on his character Ram Kapoor in Bade Acche Lagte Hai 2.

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Anita Hassnandani

Anita has been one of the most adored faces on Television. Despite her short stint in Bollywood, the actress is still known as Shagun from Yeh Hai Mohabbatein or Vishakha from Naagin. Well, she is back as Vishakha in Naagin 6 after her year-long maternity sabbatical.

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Eijaz Khan

Eijaz had been in movies before his debut on television but the actor garnered immense popularity and love on TV in comparison to his films. He is best known for his versatile roles in TV and even his stint with Bigg Boss 14 proved a boon for him.

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Jay Bhanushali

Jay is most adored by fans as a host, he debuted in films with Hate Story and Ek Paheli Leela but the actor has been showered with love as the host of Reality shows more than his films. Dance India Dance or any music reality show have been synonymous with Jay Bhanushali.
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​Aamna Sharif

Aamna has been a part of both films and TV for a while now, still, she is much loved for her character in Kahiin Toh Hoga and Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2 as Komolika. Aamna recently ventured out into the OTT space but fans can't wait to see her back on TV.
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​Karan Singh Grover


After making his debut in Bollywood with Alone opposite his wife Bipasha Basu, the actor returned to Television with Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2 as Mr. Bajaj. Fans have been waiting to see Karan back on screens as it has been quite some time since Kasautii went off-air.

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