The entertainment industry in India has expanded its horizon in the past few years. The gap between television and cinema has reduced considerably with many TV actors leading the industry today.
Actors like Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam, and many more came from the television industry. The actors from the industry have been doing really well apart from the work they do on screen.
1. Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly has been the most loved ‘bahu’ of the Indian television industry way before she got her fame in ‘Anupamaa’. Her quirky character in Sarabhai VS Sarabhai made her one of the most successful actors back in the early 2000s.
Apart from being one of the leading actors in the industry today, Rupali Ganguly runs an advertising agency that she started along with her father in 2000.
2. Karan Kundrra
Karan Kundrra recently shot to fame when he participated in the reality TV show, Bigg Boss and emerged as the second runner-up. He made his acting debut in 2009 with the lead role of Arjun Punj in Kitani Mohabbat Hai on NDTV Imagine. Apart from being a successful actor, model, and host, Karan is the owner of an international call center. He also runs a business that builds infrastructural amenities for new buildings under construction, alongside his father.
3. Rannvijay Singha
After winning the famous reality show MTV Roadies, Singha became a part of it for good 16 years.Rannvijay runs an outlet along with his friends that modifies bikes and adds special features to them. The actor also runs a master franchise, Döner and Gyros, with his friend Prateek Sachdev.
4. Aashka Goradia
Aashka Goradia got her fame after portraying the role of Kumud in Kkusum and Kalavati in Laagi Tujhse Lagan. She has now quit the entertainment industry but is pretty active on social media. Aashka Goradia has launched her own line of beauty products called Renee Cosmetics and also runs a yoga studio in Goa called Peace of Blue Yoga with her husband.
5. Sanjeeda Sheikh
Sanjeeda Sheikh is without a doubt the most famous actresses on Indian television. The actress now owns a beauty salon in her name, Sanjeeda’s Beauty Parlour, in suburban Mumbai.
6. Arjun Bijlani
Arjun Bijlani has had a very successful career in the television industry. He has worked in some of the most popular tv shows and has even participated in reality shows. Bijlani owns a liquor store in Mumbai and a BCL team called Mumbai Tigers.
7. Mohit Malik
Mohit Malik is know for his popular television roles include Bharat in Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, Samrat Singh Rathore in Doli Armaano Ki and Sikandar Singh Gill in Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala.
The actor owns two eateries in Mumbai, namely, “Homemade Cafe” & “1BHK”, along with his wife.
8. Gautam Gulati
Gautam Gulati is not just a popular name in the television industry but has gained a lot of fan following after he participated in Bigg Boss. His honesty and witt won many hearts. The actor owns a very famous night club in Delhi, RSVP.
9. Ronit Roy
Ronit Roy has not just made a name for himself in the television industry but has also starred in some of the leading movies as well. The actor owns Ace Security and Protection services in Mumbai that provided personal and professional security services to many celebs from the industry like, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, and Aamir Khan.
10. Rakshanda Khan
Rakshanda Khan has worked in many television shows throught her career. The actor now co-owns an event management company named Celebrity Locker Entertainment in Mumbai.
Source: Scoopwhoop || By Anjali Awasthi