TV stars take over B-town
With TV actor Rehan Malik all set to debut on the big screen with Ishkq In Paris, Filmfare checks other TV actors who dared to make the big move
They came, we saw, they conquered… While Shah Rukh Khan and Vidya Balan, once TV discoveries, really worked wonders on celluloid, here's taking a look at the other small-screen aspirants who transitioned to the big canvas…
Rajeev Khandelwal
The heartthrob Sujal in Kahin Toh Hoga burned the TV screens with his good looks. He made a meaningful debut in 2008 with Aamir. The film earned critical appreciation and he was praised for his role. While his other films didn't win that kind of acclaim, his reality show Sacch Ka Saamna exposed a few home truths.
Prachi Desai
As Ekta Kapoor's blue eyed girl she was the ideal daughter and wife in Kasamh Se. She debuted in 2008 with Farhan Akhtar's Rock On!!! and stood out in an all men film. She was even noticed for her role in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, produced by godmother Ekta.
Ayushmann Khurrana
Hosting a number of reality shows this Punjabi munda was already a hit with girls. But when he made an entry in films that too with a taboo subject – sperm donation – Ayushmann grabbed eyeballs. The Vicky Donor boy has just begun…
Yami Gautam
The Vicky Donor girl was seen in number of fairness cream commercials and was also the lead actress in the serial Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga Kum. But Yami finally nailed it with Vicky Donor and is touted as the year's yummiest debut.
Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput has neither the chocolate looks nor flamboyance of a Hindi movie star. Yet, his intensity was hard to ignore in Pavitra Rishta. The actor left the serial and was signed by the Rock On!!! director Abhishek Kapoor for Kaipo Che! He will also be seen in a YRF film opposite Parineeti Chopra and also in Raju Hirani's P.K
Rehan Malik
The telly actor debuts with dimple girl Preity Zinta in Ishkq In Paris. The grey-eyed boy a very known television actor has moved his focus to movies now. The actor looks quite promising and matching up with Preity's aura in the promos.
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