One outfit, umpteen airings

Iqbal Khan
Iqbal Khan, better known as Angad of 'Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai' hit the big league with just one serial in hand. This Kashmiri heartthrob who had earlier done some flop films got an overwhelming response for his 'rock star' role in the serial. His good looks combined with his impressive voice and acting skills have made him a force to reckon with on TV. Girls are simply crazy about this hunk and along with their fan mail they send him gifts like chocolates, flowers and candles too.His good looks combined with his impressive voice and acting skills have made him a force to reckon with on TV

Eijaz Khan
Eijaz Khan had a rocking time playing Kkavya this year. Coming as a replacement in the serial 'Kkavyanjali', this hunky actor wooed not just the heroine but all his female fans too. The serial soared to an astounding viewership rating after he joined the show. He even won the best On Screen Couple award along with co-star, Anita at the Indian Telly awards. The guy who left home as a teenager and lived life on his own terms and conditions finally made it big with not just 'Kkavyanjali' but also for his roles in serials like 'Kesar', 'Kkoi Dil Mein Hai' and 'Kahin to Hoga'.

Apoorva Agnihotri
Jassi's Armaan Sir aka Apoorva Agnihotri is one guy who despite his grey shades has always been extremely popular with the women viewers; age no bar. 2005 was no different as sir ji rocked all the way from Gulmohar to 'Nach Baliye'. Many studs joined the show ('Jassi') including Sameer Soni, Karan Oberoi and Parmeet Sethi but Apoorva held his position as the most popular guy on the show and the guy who ends up getting married to Jassi. He and his lovely actress wife, Shilpa made an early exit from the dance contest, 'Nach Baliye', but Apoorva hip-hopped his way into the hearts of the judges especially Malaika Arora in the finals where he was one of the contenders for the 'Best Male Dancer' title.

Shabbir Ahluwalia
Shabbir Ahluwalia who was adjudged the 'Style Icon of the year' at the Indian Telly awards had a great 2005. The guy who once aspired to be a sportsman has become one of the best loved guys of Indian television. He first found popularity as Rishi Grewal of 'Kahin To Hoga' by Balaji. This year he was also seen in 'Kkavyanjali'. Known as Ekta's blue-eyed boy, he is slated to feature in plum roles in her forthcoming ventures. One show that really rocked for Shabbir this year was 'Nach Baliye'.

Karan Johar
Karan Johar rocked big time with his cuppa Koffee this year. On his talk show, 'Koffee with Karan', the guy got the best guest pairs possible - Shah Rukh - Kajol, Amitabh - Abhishek, Esha Deol - Shahid Kapoor, Zeenat Aman - Hema Malini, Abhishek - Preity, Rani - Kareena and Saif - Preity to name a few. A hot shot filmmaker, Karan endeared himself to the TV viewers with his trademark boyish charm and the gift of the gab. He teased his guest 'friends' with questions that no other talk show host would dare to ask or would be awkward asking. Needless to say, the show and its re-runs were eagerly awaited every week.

Varun Badola
Varun Badola was a revelation for many as a rocking dude this year thanks to 'Nach Baliye'. Apart from his serials this year, 'Astitva Ek Prem Kahaani' and 'Rabba Ishq Na Hove', the guy showed his versatility in the various rounds of the dance competition, 'Nach Baliye'. But the clincher for this 'romantic' guy was the final round where he was adjudged the 'Best Male Dancer' getting a standing ovation from the judges as well as the contestants. He was super-cool in the spoof he did of his 'blanking-out' in the semi-finals. We were floored Varun!