On World Television Day 2025, we spotlight Indian film stars who began their journeys on TV. From Shah Rukh Khan’s breakout in Fauji and Circus 
 to Vidya Balan, who first won hearts on Hum Paanch , and Sushant Singh Rajput, who rose to fame through Pavitra Rishta these actors showcase how television has long been a springboard to Bollywood success. 

World Television Day 2025: Indian Film Stars who Began As TV Actors

The world is celebrating World Television Day. Here, take a look at the list of notable Bollywood celebrities who transformed their lives from being a TV face to a big-screen star. 

It's World Television Day, today. Here, take a look at the list of notable Bollywood celebrities who made their debut on television and had featured in iconic shows before making their move to cinema.&nbsp;

World Television Day 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, R Madhavan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Irrfan Khan- Bollywood actors who made their debut on television

Today, on November 21, 2025, we are celebrating World Television Day. Check the list of 10 iconic TV shows that made our childhood amazing. These shows captivated the audience over decades with the stories of rivalry and friendship, along with remarkable adventures.

Today, on November 21, 2025, we are celebrating World Television Day. Check the list of 10 iconic TV shows that made our childhood amazing. These shows captivated the audience over decades with the stories of rivalry and friendship, along with remarkable adventures.

World Television Day 2025: 10 most iconic TV shows that shaped our childhood- Shaktimaan, Tom and Jerry, The Simpsons and other

World Television Day: Celebrating 5 TV Shows That Shaped Indian Television

World Television Day: Bollywood biggies who have started their careers from TV - SRK, Vidya Balan and more!

The UN-designated World Television Day is&nbsp;celebrated on November 21 since December 1996 as a tribute to a powerful, informative and entertaining medium. Join the celebrations commemorating this day with Zee Theatre's sumptuous spread of teleplays that will engage, entertain and enlighten you. 
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Here are some emotionally-rich teleplays by Zee Theatre:

Priyambara's 'Barish Ke Akshar' &nbsp;

The teleplay penned by Priyambara begins when Shekhar saves a suicidal stranger Sarasvati and gives her shelter at his home on a rainy night. The two begin to find solace in each other but soon enough Saraswati's past comes back to haunt her. Shekhar too begins to transform into a selfish, egoistic person and Saraswati once again finds herself at the crossroads. Will she be able to rediscover herself and break out of this stifling emotional trap?

The play is directed by Vikas Bahari and stars Amit Baisoya, Rupali Rahul, Namrata Kapoor and NK Pant.

Ranbir Singh's 'Hai Mera Dil'&nbsp;

This adaptation of Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore's Broadway comedy 'Send Me No Flowers' is about a hypochondriac husband who is convinced that he is going to die soon of a heart ailment and decides to find the perfect partner for his wife without letting her know. Things however spiral out of his control when his wife eventually starts accusing him of infidelity. This long-running play originally directed by late theatre stalwart Dinesh Thakur is helmed by Preeta Mathur Thakur.

It stars Preeta Mathur herself, Aman Gupta, Atul Mathur, Shankar Iyer, Gunjan Sinha, Saurabh Chauhan, Jai Prakash Jha and Payal Jaiswal.

&nbsp;Jaywant Dalvi's 'Chanda Ha Tu'&nbsp;

This poignant play outlines the struggles that parents of physically challenged children face every single day. It is also a moving depiction of their resilience and unflinching love. The protagonists of the story are Mr and Mrs Shukla who juggle work and share the responsibility of caring for their differently-abled son Bachu. Despite facing mental health challenges and financial worries, how they navigate the difficulties of their life and still manage to do their best is what makes this teleplay so heartwarming.

The filming director is the late Nishikant Kamat and the plays stars Smita Bansal, Manav Gohil, Sanjay Batra, Prasad Barve and Atul &nbsp;Parchure.

Jaywant Dalvi's 'Sandhya Chhaya'&nbsp; 
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Marathi playwright Jaywant Dalvi's 'Sandhya Chhaya' was first published in 1973 and since then has acquired a cult status as a modern classic about the loneliness of old age. &nbsp;The story sheds light on a common phenomenon during the 70s when young Indians left their parental homes to find opportunities elsewhere during and after the emergency. The play delineates the plight of the old parents who were left alone to cope with the prolonged absence of their children. The protagonists live in eternal hope that their two sons will come soon to live with them and try to console each other somehow.

The play stars Uttara Baokar, Deepak Qazir and Vinnay Vishwa. It has been directed by &nbsp;Ishan Trivedi.

The UN-designated World Television Day is celebrated on November 21 since December 1996 as a tribute to a powerful, informative and entertaining medium. Join the celebrations commemorating this day with Zee Theatre's sumptuous spread of teleplays that will engage, entertain and enlighten you.

The UN-designated World Television Day is celebrated on November 21 since December 1996 as a tribute to a powerful, informative and entertaining medium. Join the celebrations commemorating this day with Zee Theatre's sumptuous spread of teleplays that will engage, entertain and enlighten you. Here are some emotionally-rich teleplays by Zee Theatre: Priyambara's 'Barish Ke Akshar' The teleplay penned by Priyambara begins when Shekhar saves a suicidal stranger Sarasvati and gives her shelter at his home on a rainy night. The two begin to find solace in each other but soon enough Saraswati's past comes back to haunt her. Shekhar too begins to transform into a selfish, egoistic person and Saraswati once again finds herself at the crossroads. Will she be able to rediscover herself and break out of this stifling emotional trap? The play is directed by Vikas Bahari and stars Amit Baisoya, Rupali Rahul, Namrata Kapoor and NK Pant. Ranbir Singh's 'Hai Mera Dil' This adaptation of Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore's Broadway comedy 'Send Me No Flowers' is about a hypochondriac husband who is convinced that he is going to die soon of a heart ailment and decides to find the perfect partner for his wife without letting her know. Things however spiral out of his control when his wife eventually starts accusing him of infidelity. This long-running play originally directed by late theatre stalwart Dinesh Thakur is helmed by Preeta Mathur Thakur. It stars Preeta Mathur herself, Aman Gupta, Atul Mathur, Shankar Iyer, Gunjan Sinha, Saurabh Chauhan, Jai Prakash Jha and Payal Jaiswal. Jaywant Dalvi's 'Chanda Ha Tu' This poignant play outlines the struggles that parents of physically challenged children face every single day. It is also a moving depiction of their resilience and unflinching love. The protagonists of the story are Mr and Mrs Shukla who juggle work and share the responsibility of caring for their differently-abled son Bachu. Despite facing mental health challenges and financial worries, how they navigate the difficulties of their life and still manage to do their best is what makes this teleplay so heartwarming. The filming director is the late Nishikant Kamat and the plays stars Smita Bansal, Manav Gohil, Sanjay Batra, Prasad Barve and Atul Parchure. Jaywant Dalvi's 'Sandhya Chhaya' Marathi playwright Jaywant Dalvi's 'Sandhya Chhaya' was first published in 1973 and since then has acquired a cult status as a modern classic about the loneliness of old age. The story sheds light on a common phenomenon during the 70s when young Indians left their parental homes to find opportunities elsewhere during and after the emergency. The play delineates the plight of the old parents who were left alone to cope with the prolonged absence of their children. The protagonists live in eternal hope that their two sons will come soon to live with them and try to console each other somehow. The play stars Uttara Baokar, Deepak Qazir and Vinnay Vishwa. It has been directed by Ishan Trivedi.

Celebrate World Television Day with these Zee Theatre teleplays

On World Television Day, Zee Theatre brings teleplays that you can watch with your family from the comfort of your home.&nbsp;

An overview of the teleplays:

The Will: Six youngsters meet at an ancient mansion in the outskirts of Bhopal in the hope of a large inheritance. Here they are confronted by both the horrors of their past and the mysterious forces that lurk in the dark corners of the house. Set in the 60s, the play promises generous doses of both horror and humor.&nbsp;

It is directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, the teleplay stars Anil Mange, Pawan Chopra, Brijendra Kala, Anjum Sharma, Vikram Kochhar, Namya Saxena, and Sharmila Shinde and will air on Airtel Spotlight at 2 pm.&nbsp;

White Lily Night Rider: With the pseudonyms, ‘White Lily’ and ‘Night Rider’, two 30-something individuals build virtual online identities and fall in love with each other. &nbsp;But when they decide to meet in person, things don’t quite go as planned. 
The teleplay uses humor and irony to highlight the difference between the real and online personalities of people which often leads to mismatched expectations.

The teleplay stars Sonali Kulkarni and Milind Phatak and is directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi and will be screened on Airtel Spotlight at 4 pm.

Kasganj: An alcoholic police officer lands up at a remote, mountain town to investigate the death of a local village girl. What is first presumed to be an accidental death soon turns into a suspected murder. Battling his own demons within, the officer must quickly find out the truth before another life is lost including his own.&nbsp;

The teleplay stars Vaquar Shaikh, Kundan Kumar, Vivek Madaan, Jeetendra Shastri, Sargun Luthra, Hetal Gada, and Shashi Bhushan. It is directed by Anurag Goswami and will be screened on Airtel Spotlight at 6 pm.

On World Television Day, Zee Theatre brings teleplays that you can watch with your family from the comfort of your home. An overview of the teleplays: The Will: Six youngsters meet at an ancient mansion in the outskirts of Bhopal in the hope of a large inheritance.

On World Television Day, Zee Theatre brings teleplays that you can watch with your family from the comfort of your home. An overview of the teleplays: The Will: Six youngsters meet at an ancient mansion in the outskirts of Bhopal in the hope of a large inheritance. Here they are confronted by both the horrors of their past and the mysterious forces that lurk in the dark corners of the house. Set in the 60s, the play promises generous doses of both horror and humor. It is directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal, the teleplay stars Anil Mange, Pawan Chopra, Brijendra Kala, Anjum Sharma, Vikram Kochhar, Namya Saxena, and Sharmila Shinde and will air on Airtel Spotlight at 2 pm. White Lily Night Rider: With the pseudonyms, ‘White Lily’ and ‘Night Rider’, two 30-something individuals build virtual online identities and fall in love with each other. But when they decide to meet in person, things don’t quite go as planned. The teleplay uses humor and irony to highlight the difference between the real and online personalities of people which often leads to mismatched expectations. The teleplay stars Sonali Kulkarni and Milind Phatak and is directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi and will be screened on Airtel Spotlight at 4 pm. Kasganj: An alcoholic police officer lands up at a remote, mountain town to investigate the death of a local village girl. What is first presumed to be an accidental death soon turns into a suspected murder. Battling his own demons within, the officer must quickly find out the truth before another life is lost including his own. The teleplay stars Vaquar Shaikh, Kundan Kumar, Vivek Madaan, Jeetendra Shastri, Sargun Luthra, Hetal Gada, and Shashi Bhushan. It is directed by Anurag Goswami and will be screened on Airtel Spotlight at 6 pm.

Celebrate World Television Day with these multi-genre Zee Theatre teleplays

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