Hina Khan to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs who made it big with their television debuts

The television industry is a huge world in itself that demands substantial hard work and struggle from an actor or actress who wants to make a place for themselves and attain popularity. While it takes years for many to create a space for themselves in the industry, to embark upon success with their debut itself. Here’s a list of a few such celebrities, who made it big with their television debuts:

The actress, who is a popular name today, entered the industry as a newbie with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Hina Khan bagged the lead role in her first attempt and soon ruled not only the show but the industry too. After 8 long years of starring as the lead of the show, she decided to quit the show when was at its peak. She then entered Bigg Boss and there has been no going back for her. Hina has garnered immense love from her fans, bagged many awards for not only her performance in the show but also for her conventional style and more. From movies, reality shows, web series and music videos, she has done it all and continues climbing the ladder. She also made her debut at Cannes Film Festival in 2019. (Photo: Instagram)

Still remembered as Jassi from Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi, Mona Singh is one of the most popular television actresses. Moreover, she has featured in some splendid supporting roles in Bollywood movies and has garnered love there too. Mona began her acting career with Jassi and has had a journey from fiction to reality to movies too. (Photo: Instagram)

Rubina, who recently became the talk of the town after her impressive win in Bigg Boss 14, started as the lead of the television drama series Choti Bahu. She gained popularity soon with her debut as the lead and then featured in many other shows too. Rubina gathered love for her path-breaking performance in Shakti and once again ruled hearts with her BB14 stint. From music videos, TV shows and more, she has bagged multiple projects soon after her win. (Photo: Instagram)

One of the most popular Punjabi film industry actresses today, Sargun Mehta debuted in the acting world as the lead actress of television series 12/24 Karol Bagh in 2009. Soon she bagged various roles in multiple television drama shows and reality shows too. After a while, she took a chance and debuted in the Punjabi movies in 2015. Sargun is now a popular name and face in the industry. (Photo: Instagram)

Sushant Singh Rajput, whose shocking demise disheartened the whole nation recently, had an unbeatable charm within him. Though he did not debut in a lead role on television, his debut in a supporting role was so strong that he bagged an opportunity to work for TV czarina Ekta Kapoor in Pavitra Rishta. And soon the chocolate boy caught hearts with his magical skills. A few television shows and Sushant took to Bollywood with Kai Po Che and then there was no going back for him. The late actor is now remembered for his truly extraordinary performances in Bollywood and for the lovely person that he was. (Photo: Instagram)

Prachi Desai debuted in the world of acting as the actress in the lead role in Kasam Se. She was loved as Bani in the show and her popularity reached heights with her phenomenal performance. Later she appeared in a few other shows and soon she leapt Bollywood. Prachi debuted in the film industry with the movie Rock On and was loved there too. She established her name in the industry ever since then and has starred in multiple films till date. (Photo: Instagram)

The actress, who is still remembered by her debut role’s name, Archana from Pavitra Rishta has made a place for herself in the industry ever since she entered. Not many shows but Ankita is still a known name in the industry has won accolades for her performances and has now even starred in Bollywood movies too. (Photo: Instagram)

Popular actor Rajeev Khandelwal is a known name in both the television as well as Hindi film industry today. The actor, who debuted with Banphool late in the 90s, impressed everybody with his acting skills and bagged some fabulous projects soon. But Rajeev rose to fame from Kahii to Hoga wherein he played the lead, Sujal. After a few more shows, he tried his luck in Bollywood and has made a mark there too. (Photo: Instagram)

The actress, who started as a child artist in the lead role of Balika Vadhu, has come a long way. Avika was loved as Anandi in her debut show and so did she earned quite a lot of popularity amongst the audiences. Soon she also became a popular choice for the makers of various shows and bagged many projects along the way. Today she is a popular Hindi television star and has also featured in various regional films. (Photo: Instagram)