Shraddha Arya to Rupali Ganguly: A look at the first shows of popular TV actors

No one becomes a household name overnight. Your current favourite daily soaps actors had a long journey before they became one and won million hearts. Here is a look at the first time popular TV actors appeared on the small screen.

The Khidkitod Anika aka Surbhi Chandana is one of those for whom the acting journey has been like a roller-coaster ride. The actress first debuted with a cameo role in the popular comedy daily soap Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She then did small roles in popular shows like Qubool Hai and also was a part of Bollywood film Bobby Jasoos. Her breakthrough project turned out to be her role as Anika in Ishqbaaz.

Another beauty with great talent, Shraddha Arya has had a long journey before Kundali Bhagya. The actor's TV debut show was Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki. However, this was not the first time people saw her on TV. She had also participated in India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj and had been a part of a couple south and Bollywood movies.

Kundali Bhagya fame Dheeraj Dhoopar recently completed 12 years in the industry. The actor made his debut with Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg where he played the role of Ansh. Just like others, the actor has portrayed several characters in his long TV career.

The other part of Abhishek-Pragya’s eternal love, Abhishek aka Shabir Ahluwalia made his debut with the show Hip Hip Hurray. The actor post his first show has been a part of many popular shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahiin Toh Hoga, etc.

The one part of the eternal love of Abhishek and Pragya, Pragya aka Sriti Jha was once a part of the Indian Disney family. The actress made her TV debut with Dhoom Machao Dhoom of Disney India. Sriti had also participated in Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan and been a part of many shows before she bagged Kumkum Bhagya.

Loved by everyone, Monisha Sarabhai and now Anupamaa, Rapuli Ganguly had actually started her journey as a child actor! She had first appeared in Saaheb, followed by a few more being her father’s directorial. She made her TV debut with Sukanya in 2000. Post that she has been part of many popular shows like Sanjivni, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, etc.

One of Asia's sexiest TV actresses, Nia Sharma has had a career of over a decade now. She had debuted with the show Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha and portrayed the role of Anu. Post that, the actress did a number of shows and has managed to be in the Top 5 names of the sexiest women in Asia, leaving many Bollywood celebrities behind.

TV industry’s chocolate boy, and the ideal husband Kartik Goenka aka Mohsin Khan made his acting debut with a short film that he made in collaboration with his friend. However, the actor appeared first on TV in the show Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi.

Yeh Hai Mohabbetien’s Ishi Maa is a title holder of a beauty contest and just like Shraddha Arya had participated in India Best Cinestars Ki Khoj and was one of the top contestants. She made her TV debut with Banoo Main Teri Dulhann with ex-boyfriend Sharad Malhotra. Just like many, she did a variety of roles from drama to comedy until Yeh Hai Mohabbetien.

Whether Naira or Sirat, Shivangi Joshi at a very young age has become a household name and an inspiration for many. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame began her acting journey quite young and was cast first in a small role in the show, Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi. Post that, the actress did various shows and finally bagged Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Since then sky has been the limit for her.