Reality show singers who turned actors

MUMBAI: From showcasing their singing talent to trying out their acting chops on the silver screen, many Hindi reality singing show's contestants have come a long way. 

Here's a compilation of the well-known singers who have debuted in Bollywood movies as well.

1. Ali Zafar

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Pakistani composer and singer Ali made his Bolly debut in the comedy movie Tere Bin Laden, followed by Mere Brother Ki Dulhann. He did more Bolly projects then onwards.

2. Hard Kaur

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She is a well-known rapper and hip hop singer who made her Bolly debut in Patiala House as Akshay Kumar's singer, sporting a de-glam look in the movie.

3. Aditya Narayan

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The eminent Sa Re Ga Ma Pa host and son of the famous Bollywood singer Udit Narayan featured in films like Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai and Pardes as a child artiste. Later, he made his adult debut as both an actor and a singer in the 2010 movie Shaapit.

4. Lucky Ali

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He's best known for his soulful songs as a pop singer. Being the nephew of veteran actress Meena Kumari and the son of Mehmood himself, Lucky tried his hand into acting in the 1970s and 80s, by debuting in 1962's movie Chote Nawab.

5. Himesh Reshammiya

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The renowned Bollywood singer made his acting debut in Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story, which was named after his music album of the same name. He did other movies as well.

6. Sonu Nigam

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The eminent and one of the most popular Bollywood singers- Sonu Nigam tried his hand at acting chops by featuring in various Hindi movies by marking his debut in the 1983 movie Betaab as 'Young Sunny'.

7. Sophie Choudry

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The well known anchor and model Sophie had started her career as a pop-singer with her all-girls band 'Sansara'. Later she performed solo post-her band's breakup. She made her acting debut in Shaadi No.1 (2005).

8. Mika Singh

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The popular Punjabi pop singer, rapper and playback singer had also had his share of acting skills by debuting in 2011's movie Loot.

9. Badshah

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Interestingly, current times' most popular Indian rapper Badshah has also featured in Hindi films by debuting in Khandaani Shafakhana.

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Source: Internet