Iqbal Khan to Rajeev Khandelwal: Early 2000s TV Actors who still rule the hearts of youngsters

There's a long list of actors, who ruled the small screen in 90s. Actors like Harshad Chopra, Arjun Bijlani, Rajeev Khandelwal, were the crush of many young girls. Their charismatic smile, appearance, style statement made these stars a hugely popular among mass, especially young girls. Even today, millennials and Gen Z girls simply go gaga seeing them on-screen. Take a look

He was an enduring star who made our heartbeats skip in Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai as Angad Khanna. He went on to star in a number of successful programmes, including Kavyanjali, Waaris, and Chhoona Hai Aasmaan. He was also in the film Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century. He also wowed audiences with his performance in Dil Se Dil Tak. Iqbal is recently seen in the television serial Na Umra Ki Seema Ho opposite Rachana Mistry.

We're still not over Prem from Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, the only Ekta Kapoor serial that survived the test of time. And for that, Harshad Chopra deserves credit for his on-screen connection with Heer, aka Additi Gupta. Much before he stole our hearts as Prem, he enchanted us as Cadet Ali Baig in the 2000s show Left Right Left, which presented a couple of young talent. And now Harshad is still mesmerizing his female fans with his character in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain as Abhimanyu and after this role, his female fans have increased.

Ronit Roy as Mr. Bajaj, in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, made everybody sit up and pay attention to him. He went on to appear in popular shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasamh Se, Bandini, Adaalat, and others. His portrayal in the film Udaan gained him multiple awards and is still one of his most well-known performances, but he also participated in Student of the Year, Two States, and Lucknow Central. He has appeared in the web series Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain and has appeared in several other films.

When we talk about Gen Z and the millennials, how can we forget about actor Arjun Bijlani? Arjun had bewitched everyone with his nerd and cute boyish charm in the famous show Left Right Left. After gaining success in the show and being a lead role, Arjun further went on to do a lead role alongside Rati Pandey, Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal. And after this show, the chocolate boy was seen alongside Mouni Roy in Naagin and was known as one of the successful actor on television and there was no looking back.

Cezanne is known for his role as Anurag Basu in Kasauti Zindagi Kay played the most popular character on television. Even after he did very few soap operas, his role as Anurag Basu was much appreciated by everyone. Cezanne was last seen in the TV show Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki as Harman Singh.

Remember Samrat from Miley Jab Hum Tum, the popular college guy? He also featured as a guest star in Dill Mill Gayye and as the lead in a number of soap operas, but he never landed any noteworthy parts. He also participated in the reality show Nach Baliye with his now-wife Sanaya Irani. Mohit was last seen in Ekta Kapoor's show Naagin 6.

While we had reasons to dislike him as Mr Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, we adored him as Dr Armaan Malik in Dill Mill Gayye. Karan was seen in many famous TV serials like Kasauti Zindagi Kay and Qubool Hai. After a lacklustre Bollywood career, he made a TV comeback with Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2 alongside Erica Fernandes and Parth Samthaan. He was also seen in the web series Qubool Hai 2 alongside Surbhi Jyoti.

Although series like Dill Mill Gayye and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon led him to fame, 90s kids fell in love with his youthful charm in his debut show, Shraddha, which restored our confidence in the existence of attractive guys. After a 'not so successful' Bollywood career, he returned to television with the serial Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3. He has recently been in several OTT series, including Asur and Badtameez Dil. Well, Barun recently was also in the news after he became a dad for the second time and welcomed a baby girl.

Despite the categorical melodrama of Hindi TV dramas, Hiten and Gauri delivered us a fascinating love story in Kutumb. Prior to Kutumb, he had us smitten with his boy-next-door persona as Gautam in Ghar Ek Mandir. He performed in a few Bollywood films before returning to television. He was most recently seen in Gangaa and as a competitor on Big Boss 11. He was also seen in the music video Meherbaani. Hiten was recently seen as Ram Kapoor's brother Lakhan Kapoor in Ekta Kapoor's TV program Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2.

Karan Wahi's portrayal of Ranveer Sisodia in Remix made viewers believe in true love. Though we have seen him as a lead in the film Hate Story 4, it is his role on television that stands out. Karan most recently featured in the lead in the TV programme Channa Mereya alongside actress Niyati Fatnani.

He has been a fan favourite since his role in Kahiin To Hoga. Then we saw him as Captain Rajveer in Left Right Left, and we were completely smitten. Rajeev made his first TV appearance after a long time in the show Reporters, alongside actress Kritika Kamra. He's also appeared in a few Bollywood films, including Aamir, Shaitan, and Table No. 21, among others. He's also one of the most well-known TV chat show hosts.

He began his television career with Just Mohabbat and rose to stardom as Jiya's charming boyfriend in Shararat. He was most recently seen as the host of India's Best Judwaah and in famous TV show Naagin 2. He also played a bad part in the film Darr's remake, Humein Tumse Pyar Kitna, and won many hearts with the way he acted. Karanvir recently features as a villain in the TV serial Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum alongside Jay Bhanushali and Tina Dutta. The actor was also seen on Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp.