Bollywood actors who turned into Television SUPERSTARS!

MUMBAI: With the boom of the digital medium, the dynamics have changed and television and Bollywood have somewhere come closer and the lines have blurred.

Film producers and actors have learnt that television caters to a larger audience and there are cross promotions for which actors come to television shows. Infact, there are also celebrated Bollywood actors who have chosen television as the preferred medium of showcasing their talent.

(Also Read: Anita Hassanandani shares THIS person's picture for the first time and we love it)

We have seen TV actors choosing to take a leap in Bollywood but there are some actors who made their debut in Bollywood and then hung on to television and gained massive publicity and fame.

Anita Hassanandani did a couple of Bollywood films but then continued with television

[[{"type":"media","fid":"14984729","view_mode":"default","instance_fields":"override","attributes":{"height":429,"width":474},"field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}]]

Ronit Roy is a multifaceted actor. He has done a lot of Bollywood films but has never bid adieu to television completely.

[[{"type":"media","fid":"14984969","view_mode":"default","instance_fields":"override","attributes":{"height":600,"width":800},"field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}]]

If we were to have one name in our list, it would have to be the Shehenshah of Bollywood, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan! The legend has massive hits to his credit and Bollywood is incomplete without his mention. However, when his investments came crashing down, it was television which came to his rescue in the form of KBC

[[{"type":"media","fid":"14984899","view_mode":"default","instance_fields":"override","attributes":{"height":433,"width":770},"field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}]]

Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit Nene stole the hearts of her audience with her dance moves and fabulous acting skills. However, when she planned to return to Bollywood after an elaborate sabbatical, she appeared in a couple of movies post which she found solace in judging television shows.

[[{"type":"media","fid":"14984849","view_mode":"default","instance_fields":"override","attributes":{"height":710,"width":501},"field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}]]

Raquesh Bapat started his career with Bollywood films and later found comfort in TV shows. He continues to do Marathi films without stepping out of the television industry.

[[{"type":"media","fid":"14984769","view_mode":"default","instance_fields":"override","attributes":{"height":1024,"width":750},"field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}]]

Do you have more names to add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!

(Also Read: Anita Hassanandani shares hubby Rohit Reddy's achievement; feels extremely lucky)