Nakuul Mehta to Shekhar Suman: Actors who weren't successful in Bollywood but made it big on TV

Did you know that many successful television actors, whom you love to watch on TV, got their big break in Bollywood? Yes, you read that right. A few television actors, who moved to the small screen and made it big here, started their career with the silver screen. Let’s take a look at who all are they:

Shivaay Singh Oberoi from Ishqbaaz aka Nakuul Mehta debuted in Bollywood with the movie Haal-e-Dil. But the movie didn’t succeed in creating magic on the big screen and soon Nakuul moved to TV. He then debuted on TV with Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara opposite actress Disha Parmar. The show became a hit and so did Nakuul.

Dil Se Dil Tak actor Iqbal Khan actually began his career with movies. He starred in Kuch Dil Ne Kaha, Fun2shh and Bullet, but the movies failed to capture the audience's hearts. Iqbal then bagged the role of Angad Khanna in Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai and there has been no looking back for the actor ever since then. Kahiin To Hoga, Waaris, Kavyanjali, Bahu Humari Rajnikant and many more, he has been a part of some popular shows till date.

Vatsal won hearts with his performance as a child artist in Just Mohabbat. He then began his career with Ajay Devgn, Farida Jalal and Ayesha Takia starrer Taarzan: The Wonder Car. The film didn’t do that well on the box office and Vatsal returned to TV as the lead in Ek Hasina Thi.

Actor Raqesh Bapat starred in Tum Bin and then bagged a few other roles in movies. But the movies didn't see much success. He then shifted to TV with the show Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar and was loved on the small screen which made him decide to stick to it. The actor, who was last seen in Ishq Mein Marjawan, has impressed his fans with his performance in few popular TV shows including, Tu Aashiqui, Qubool Hai, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and others.

Apurva made his Bollywood debut with the hit movie Pardes but his career failed to take off in the industry. After trying his luck for a while, Apurva moved to TV and bagged some good roles in a few popular shows. The actor who was last seen in Bepannah has been a part of Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi, Radha Ki Betiyaan, Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai and many more. Moreover, Apurva has also gained recognition from reality shows like Nach Baliye, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Bigg Boss.

Remember Boman from Dhamaal? Ashish started his career with Bollywood movies and simultaneously bagged a few TV shows too. Though he has been a part of many popular films, Ashish was loved the most in the TV show Dev wherein he essayed the role of Detective Dev Anand Burman.

Vivek Mushran, who was seen in Main Maayeke Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo, Son Pari, Nisha Aur Uske Cousins and many other TV shows, first starred in Bollywood movies. The actor who tasted overnight fame as the ‘ILU ILU boy’ turned to TV after a few flop movies and made a place for himself in the television industry.

Ranju Ki Betiyaan’s Guddu Mishra aka actor Ayub Khan, who hails from a filmy family, is the nephew of the legendary Dilip Kumar. The actor who began his career as a movie actor failed to win hearts with his performance in movies but is a popular face on TV. Ayub gained recognition on the small screen with Uttaran and Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki.

After starring in numerous Bollywood movies for years, Shekhar Suman took a turn to try his luck on TV. From hosting, judging and starring in some popular drama and reality TV shows, Shekhar has had a journey on the small screen. The actor managed to make a mark in the television industry.