Will TV give us another Shahrukh Khan?

Haarsh Chaaya, who became popular after the hit serial Hasraatein, starred in a few films but later opted for character roles. R. Maadhvan, who became popular after Banegi Apni Baat, starred in a few films like Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein but became a popular star in the South.Irrfan Khan who started his career with Ravi Rai serials like Sailaab became a leading man in films like Killer but is more popular for character roles in films like Maqbool and Haasil.Mandira Bedi who started with serials like Aurat, Swabhimaan and Shanti starred in a few films like Shaadi Ka Ladoo but is more popular as a cricket host. Ronit Roy, who was a household name after Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, starred in a few films but couldn't garner the popularity he did in TV shows.

His brother Rohit Roy was popular after Swabhimaan and Shanti but flopped in films like Jazbaat and Sar AAnkhon Par. He is now a popular cricket commentator. Mukul Dev, who started with television, couldn't quite make it with films like Wajood, Kohraam and others.Rajit Kapur, who starred in the popular TV series Byomkesh Bakshi, acted in a few films like Deadline-Sirf 24 Ghante but has not really made it as the leading man.

There are some notable exceptions though, like Vidya Balan who started with the sitcom Hum Paanch and is a leading star now. Shekhar Suman who regained popularity after the success of Dekh Bhai Dekh starred in his second innings in films like Ek Se Badhkar Ek and Chor Machaye Shor that didn't work. But he gained immense popularity as a talk show host and as a stand up comedian.