From Hyper Aadi to Anasuya Bharadwaj: Popular Telugu TV celebs and their lesser known first jobs

Many walk into the showbiz world every day to realise their dreams but only a few manage to succeed despite hard work and hardships. However, the entertainment industry was not the starting point for many of those who made it big today. Here's a quick look at a few of those TV celebs and their lesser known first jobs.

The popular comedian of Jabardasth fame stepped in Hyderabad to try his luck in the showbiz world. However, being a B.Tech graduate, he completed a relevant course and even worked in the IT sector before foraying into the entertainment business.

This multitalented actor who introduced Hyper Aadi to the telly audience with Jabardasth also worked as a software engineer in Hyderabad while he simultaneously worked in TV and cinema. However, Jabardasth was a game-changer for him as well.

He is one of the most sought-after TV hosts today. His professional career kicked off with an event management firm before he got an opportunity as an RJ in a reputed FM channel in Hyderabad.

This renowned TV host started his career as a Video Jockey in a TV channel and also worked as a Radio Jockey in his college radio for over 2 years. He eventually tasted success in TV and there was no looking back for him.

He needs no introduction to the telly audience. He is slowly making inroads into mainstream cinema as a lead actor but his journey in this world of entertainment began as a magician. He worked as a magician in Ramoji Film City for over 2 years and also showcased his special talent in a few TV shows before Jabardasth knocked his door.

Right from working as a VJ in a Telugu music channel and some local and reputed TV channels to hogging the limelight with Jabardasth and movies, Getup Srinu has come up in the world with his sheer talent and hard work.

This TV host-turned-filmmaker is known for his sensational work in Telugu TV. Ohmkar attained a Bachelors' degree in Physiotherapy. He worked as a physiotherapist while pursuing his dream to become a celebrity. Close sources reveal that Ohmkar still continues to practice physiotherapy in close circles.

This popular actor, who got close to the telly audiences with his daily soaps and Bigg Boss Telugu season 3, worked in his father's cafe in Hyderabad ever since he was young. He also worked in a trading firm in Dubai before coming back to India and pursuing a full time career in modeling and acting.

Anasuya obtained a Masters degree in Business Management from Badruka School in 2008 and planned to pursue a corporate job. Her tryst with cinema happened with Jr NTR’s film Naaga in which Anasuya shot for a scene while in college. She reportedly rejected many film offers later and landed in television by chance. She turned a TV presenter for a show in a regional news channel and catapulted to fame with the comedy show Jabardasth.