From Mouni Roy to Hina Khan: Actors who gained immense popularity from TV but left it for other mediums

Even though it is not quite easy to make a big name in the telly industry, some celebs made it big on the small screen and secured a special place in the audience's hearts. However, gradually they stayed away from TV and switched mediums after gaining immense popularity. The list includes Hina Khan, Mouni Roy, Avneet Kaur and others. Here’s a look..

Mouni Roy’s journey in the industry goes decades back. The actress made her debut in popular TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. And later she became famous for her role in Naagin 1 and 2. Till date she is known as the ‘OG’ Naagin of the industry. Her gorgeous looks and amazing acting skills got her opportunities in Bollywood as well. She was seen in movies Brahmastra, Gold and more. Ever since the actress went for other mediums, she has been away from the small screen.

Hina Khan, who is well-known for her role of Akshara in TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has been away from TV for a while now. The actress’ career graph peaked ever since her participation in Bigg Boss 11. However, after making a big name for herself, she stopped working in TV shows and explored the OTT space. She was seen in a brief role in Naagin 5.

The young actress is an inspiration to many. She is remembered for her role of Princess Yasmin in Aladdin- Naam Toh Suna Hoga. However, the actress has now entered Bollywood and is working for her second movie as a lead with actor Sunny Singh. She even worked opposite popular Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Tiku weds Sheru and the movie is in the post production stage.

Handsome hunk Aly Goni has been on a break from TV. Audiences are waiting for the Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor to return to the small screen. However, there’s no confirmation of when the actor will take up his next TV project. Aly completely shifted to the OTT space after gaining major popularity.

The Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi actress was one of the popular faces on TV. However, her beautiful looks and amazing on-screen performance got her opportunities in both OTT platforms and Bollywood. She has played lead roles in several movies like Angrezi Medium, Pataakha to name a few. Radhika has not returned to TV ever since. She was recently seen in the web show 'Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo.'

Mahira Sharma was last seen in the TV show Kundali Bhagya. She made a special place in the audience’s hearts with her reality show journey in Bigg Boss 13. However, post-that she shifted her work to Punjabi movies and music videos.

Dhrasti Dhami, who gained major popularity with shows like Dill Mill Gaye, Ek Tha Raja- Ek Thi Rani, Geet Hui Sabse Prayi among others is missing from the small screen for a while now. Even though she is open to doing TV shows, she has shifted to OTT platforms and is winning hearts there.