One 'CHARACTER' wonders of Indian television

I came, I saw, I conquered and then almost disappeared. 

Well the first half of the proverb is definitely one popular Latin saying but the second half perfectly suits some of our television stars. Yes, they ‘came’ in the industry, they ‘saw’ people going gaga over their screen presence and they ‘conquered’ our heart. But, unfortunately even after one super successful outing in the telly world they could not continue with the taste of success and left us disappointed.

Some left the industry, some took a break and some continued to work but could not wave their magic wand once again and cast a spell on us.

Here’s presenting you with ‘one show wonders’ of Tellywood. Have a look…

Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

This one show has presented us with some brilliant actors in the industry and Smriti as Tulsi Virani is perhaps the most prominent among them. She held the numero uno position in her time along with Sakshi Tanwar. Though she could not manage to maintain her position on television, with her recent entry to the political domain as HRD minister she has proved that she was born to rule, be it small screen or our country!!!

Tina Parekh in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii

Here comes another talented lady from the home production of Balaji Telefilms. After Kahani, she appeared in few shows, but all of them failed to recreate the magic of the character Shruti Agarwal. Though her on screen mother Sakshi Tanwar still manages to dominate the small screen, she almost disappeared from the industry. We hear that recently she did an episodic for Code Red.

Akashdeep Saigal in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

There was a point of time for the fans of small screen when everyone loved to hate this man. Later on he tried his hands out in few films and shows, but none could beat the popularity of Ansh Gujral. Though the man did grab some eyeballs in Bigg Boss 5 for his antics, however it did not help him much to revive his career.

Shweta Gulati in Remix

This girl has many shows in her kitty, but nothing could match her high school hottie avatar Tia Ahuja. Sexy, rich, spoilt Tia was a true head turner in Maurya High. Ten years have passed since the inception of the show Remix, but any true Gulati fan can only remember her as Tia Ahuja.

Rupali Ganguly and Ratna Pathak Shah in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai

This inseparable on-screen in-law duo surely won our heart with their comic timing in the above mentioned show. Known faces in the theatre circuit, the duo had limited outing on small screen. Though Rupali made more appearances than her on-screen mummyji, none of those could outwit this one rib tickling comedy.

Nausheen Ali Sardar in Kkusum

Nausheen essayed the titular role of Kkusum in Sony TV daily. Such was her popularity that TRP numbers fell drastically after she stepped out of the show. Later on Nausheen did two more shows, but unfortunately anyone can hardly recall the name.

Aamna Sharif in Kahiin To Hoga

Not only her on-screen name was Kashish (literally means charm), but she herself had that in her when she appeared in her debut venture. But, unfortunately after the show the lady remained in news more for her alleged affairs with her co-stars Rajeev Khandelwal and Aftab Shivdasani rather than her acting prowess.

Neha Bamb in Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai

Neha’s sizzling chemistry with Iqbal Khan was the hot favourite among the youth. Her ‘Kripa’ act in the daily earned her many accolades. But, unfortunately after few more not-so-successful shows on television she finally bid adieu to the industry. We hear that now is settled in her blissful conjugal life.

Chhavi Mittal in Tumhari Disha

She appeared in many Bollywood films as a cameo and did few shows, but the lady can only be remembered as Disha in the Zee TV show. Though she did an amazing job, the other actor, who truly impressed us, was Ashish Nayyar. As for Chhavi we really wonder where she is these days.

Prachi Desai in Kasamh Se

Very few actors from the small screen have actually made it big in movies. And this pretty lady is surely one of them. Just two dailies older she debuted on big screen with Abhishek Kapoor’s Rock On. Though she really rocked it with her brilliant performance but we cannot find any possible reason for her withdrawal from television.

Mohit Sehgal in Miley Jab Hum Tum

We can hardly term this young lad to be one show wonder as, more than failure on his part to grab eyeballs of masses, it’s sheer bad luck of Mohit. His role as Samrat in Miley Jab Hum Tum was highly praised. But, later his shows either failed to strike the right chord or his role was abruptly cut short or the entire project got scrapped. We hope to see him coming back with a bang.

Parul Chauhan and Sara Khan in Bidaai

The duo debuted together with Bidaai and earned accolades for their performances in the role of Ragini and Sadhana respectively. Though Sara enjoyed her stint in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 4, Parul had the same fate with Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 3. As Sara nowadays trying to charm audience with her Naagin dance, oops Naagin act we mean; we don’t have any clue about Parul’s whereabouts.

Mona Singh in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin

Though Mona can hardly be called as one show wonder as she enjoyed her stint in Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada as well. But nothing could reach beyond the fame she achieved after Jassi. Though rumors have that she is all set to be back with a new venture, we only hope that soon we get the glimpse of her magic.

Kushal Tandon in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai 

Perhaps it is too early to term him as one show wonder, but his looooooong disappearance from the small screen has made him an easy entrant in our list. Though he was a part of Bigg Boss 7, his fellow contestants stole the lime light. Unfortunate isn’t it?

Do you think we have missed anyone? If we did, feel free to remind us in the comment section below. And if you want them to see once again back on screen share and retweet.