From Mona Lisa to Erica Fernandes: Regional stars who are doing amazingly well on TV shows

Hindi TV has been dominated by a few actors who were earlier a part of the regional industry. Be Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2's Erica Fernandes or Nazar actress Mona Lisa- they were a part of the regional film industry before foraying into Hindi TV. The actors now performing well in Hindi television shows. Here's a list of stars who made their presence felt in TV shows. Take a look -

Erica Fernandes is currently seen playing the role of Prerna Sharma in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. The actress has worked in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu film industry. The actress made her television debut with Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and played the role of Dr. Sonakshi Bose. The audience loved Erica and Shaheer Sheikh's on-screen chemistry. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Mona Lisa, who plays the role of Mohana Daayan in Nazar, has been gaining a lot of attention for her negative role. The actress rose to fame with her performances in Bhojpuri films but it was her presence in Hindi reality TV show Bigg Boss 10 that shot her to fame. Now, the actress has stepped into the fiction space with Nazar and is being appreciated for her performance. (Photo - Instagram)

Uttaran fame Rashami Desai is still appreciated for her role of Tapasya Raghuvendra Pratap. The actress did a lot of Bhojpuri movies, Assamese films and Gujarati films. She made her television debut with Raavan and played the role of Mandodari. (Photo - Instagram)

Bigg Boss season 12 contestant Neha Pendse is a well-known personality in the regional industry. The actress has worked in several Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. She made her Hindi TV debut with Captain House and since then there has been no looking back. She shot to fame with her comedy show May I Come In Madam. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Tridha Choudhary has showcased her acting skills in Bengali and South Indian film industry. She was even seen in Telugu film and became a household name. The actress made her television debut opposite Harshad Arora in Dahleez. She played the role of Swadheenta Ramakrishnan in the show. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Amruta Khanvilkar is an established Marathi film actress. The gorgeous actress made her debut in the television industry with Ada and played the role of Swati. She also participated in dance reality shows including Nach Baliye 7 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Aakanksha Singh worked in Telugu and Kannada films. The actress gained recognition as she played the character of Megha Vyas in Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Shivani Surve had appeared in several regional shows. She made her television debut with Phulwa and played the role of Champa. She has been part of several shows including Navya, Devyani, Anamika, Jaana Na Dil Se Door, Ek Deewana Tha, Laal Ishq. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Kshitee Jog is currently playing the role of Devayani, Naitik's stepmother in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Before working in Hindi TV shows, Kshitee made her presence felt in Marathi films. She made her TV debut in Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Manasi Salvi has appeared in several Marathi films and has a huge fan following. The actress made her television debut with Aashirwad and played the role of Preeti. Since then she has been part of several TV shows. Manasi was last seen playing the role of Sucharita Samrat in Papa By Chance. (Photo - Instagram)