Here's what once hot TV properties Iqbal Khan, Ankita Lokhande and others are doing now

There's a phase for everyone and there are ups and downs too. Fame-shelf for a television actor is limitless but they do go missing from the small screens or change their stream altogether. Rajeev Khandelwal literally stole the hearts of his female fans through his stint Kahiin To Hoga but he disappeared from the television scene after this show. Let's take a look at such instances:

Rajeev Khandelwal became the heartthrob of the nation with Ekta Kapoor's show 'Kahiin To Hoga'. Post this stint, he did host a few game shows and talk shows but nothing materialised. He shifted view from the small screens to big screens and is now doing web shows. (Photo: Instagram)

Iqbal Khan's rugged looks made him extremely popular among the viewers. The show Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai is the one that got him fame. Iqbal started off as an anti-hero and gained tremendous fan following. He became a part of many other TV shows after that, but none of his characters could get so much popularity like the one in Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai. The actor, who was a part of Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani and made a cameo in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant and Dil Se Dil Tak, has not returned in a full-fledged role on TV for a long time now. Iqbal is now doing web shows and is quite vocal on social media with his opinions. (Photo: Instagram)

Samir Soni is fondly remembered for his roles in the shows like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Parichay. His sharp looks and acting chops made him quite popular. The actor has now switched to doing films and is often seen in some of the big banner films. (Photo: Instagram)

Mohit Sehgal became a known name amidst the youth for his role of Samrat Shergill - the spoilt brat of the college. He falls in love with Sanaya Irani's geek character of Gunjan and that's how their love started - onscreen and offscreen. Mohit did a few shows here and there and now has opened a restaurant that only provides healthy food in Delhi. (Photo: Instagram)

Nausheen became a household name after her stint as Kusum in the show Kkusum. Her conviction and compelling screen presence inspired many young girls and women. Kkusum gave her instant fame. She had briefly appeared in Ganga. However, her stint only made fans long for more. (Photo: Instagram)

Jay Soni was seen opposite Ragini Khanna in the show Sasural Genda Phool. He was also seen in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby but vanished from the TV screens. (Photo: Instagram)

Some actors leave their television career to build a career in films but not everyone gets lucky as Sushant Singh Rajput. Ragini Khanna rose to fame with Sasural Genda Phool. The actress, who started her career with Radha Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, went on to prove her versatility with shows like Bhaskar Bharti, Star Ya Rockstar, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Comedy Circus to name a few. Unfortunately, her career did not take off in films. (Photo: Instagram)

Ankita Lokhande as Archana in Pavitra Rishta is unforgettable. She became the ideal daughter, sister, wife and daughter-in-law for the entire nation. The show ran for several years, and like her onscreen husband and former boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput, she too, took the Bollywood way. Ankita has done Manikarnika with Kangana Ranaut and was seen in Baaghi 3 too. (Photo: Instagram)

Sukirti Kandpal was the heartbeat of the millennial back then because of her character Dr. Riddhima in the popular show Dill Mill Gayye. Later, she did shows such as Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, Comedy Circus and Bigg Boss 8. Due to lack of good roles, Sukriti couldn't return to television. She was last seen in Kaala Teeka which went off-air soon. The actress is an avid traveller and her Instagram account is proof. (Photo: Instagram)

Gurmeet Choudhary won several hearts as Lord Ram in the mythological show, Ramayana. Gurmeet earned a name for himself by doing shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Mayavi, Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi and Punar Vivah. However, his current focus is doing films in Bollywood. (Photo: Instagram)

Cezanne Khan - the original Anurag Basu of Ekta Kapoor's show, Kasautii Zindagii Kay was undoubtedly the chocolate boy of his era. Post this show, we barely got to see him anywhere. (Photo: Instagram)