A look back at how today’s TV female leads began their journey before taking on lead roles.
By : Aishwarya NairKnown first as a voice artist for Doraemon and Alia Bhatt’s OTT dub in Brahmastra. She debuted directly as a lead in Saavi Ki Savaari and later Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Started in Bengali serials and did Durga Aur Charu before stepping into lead roles like Imlie and now Anupamaa.
Played supporting roles in Parvarrish 2 and Jiji Maa before gaining visibility in Maddam Sir and then leading Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
Appeared in Beintehaa and Begusarai before achieving stardom as Naira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Appeared in Zindagi Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Ghost and episodics before becoming Sai in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
Worked in Jodha Akbar and Waaris as a child artist before her breakthrough lead role in Imlie.
Did Barrister Babu as Saudamini, then headlined Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye before playing Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.