Shah Rukh, Irrfan, Sushant: Stars on TV, superstars on the big screen

King Khan is probably the most prominent success story on the big switch, having done notable TV series’ prior to making it big in Bollywood. He was first seen in the DD National serial 'Fauji' as a soldier became an instant success through his most memorable television role in Aziz Mirza’s 'Circus'. Shahrukh Khan became the Badshah of Bollywood soon after, loved by one and all, not only in India but all over the world.

Irrfan, one of Bollywood’s most cherished actors who have not only made it big in India but also in Hollywood, first appeared on screen with a TV serial called 'Shrikant' and then went on to star in the famous show, 'Chandrakanta'. Irrfan was a known actor in the circuit who got the audience to sit up and take notice after starring in a series of critically acclaimed films like 'Maqbool', 'Pan Singh Tomar', 'The Lunch Box' and 'Hindi Medium'.

Before making waves in the industry with films like 'Vicky Donor', 'Badlapur', and 'Sarkar 3', Yami Gautam appeared in 2 television series on popular networks in India. Her first show, 'Chaand Ke Paar Chalo' aired from 2008-2009 and 'Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga Kam'(2009-10) starred Yami in the lead. This marked Yami’s last stint in TV as she soon made the switch to films with 'Vicky Donor', opposite Ayushmann Khurranna and has never looked back.

Sushant Singh Rajput

He catapulted to fame with his very first TV serial 'Pyaar Ke Do Naam - Ek Radha Ek Shyam'. Though he had done a film 'Shukriya - Till Death Do Us Apart', it was on TV that he gained recognition. Also, he is well known for Bengali movies such as ' Autograph', 'Arekti Premer Golpo',' Kahaani', ' Satyagraha' and 'Obhishopto Nighty'. In 2014, he won the Filmfare Award (East) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the movie ' Mishawr Rawhoshyo'.

Ayushmann was first noticed by audiences when he auditioned for MTV 'Roadies' Season 2, which he went on to win, following which he appeared in several reality shows as an anchor or host. Prominently a VJ post his stint on Roadies, Ayushmann made the switch to films as the lead in 'Vicky Donor' and has been on the rise ever since.

Hansika Motwani was everyone's favourite girl from 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom'. She has established herself as an Indian actress who appears in Tamil and Telugu films. The young and talented actress has given many hits down south and is a prominent name in the Tamil film industry.

Prachi Desai was adored during her television stint as Bani in 'Kasamh Se', but she soon left it for films. Though the actress has not had a release in the recent past, Prachi has been in some blockbuster films like 'Rock On', 'Life Partner', 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai', 'Teri Meri Kahaani', 'Bol Bachchan'.