These 8 successful actors started their careers as Radio Jockeys

These 8 successful actors started their careers as Radio Jockeys

Radio and Radio Jockeys (RJs) have always had a special place in our hearts. When we are feeling low, it is their voice and their chirpy talks that make us feel better! Being an RJ requires a lot of talent that can make the masses fall in love just with their voice, without ever seeing them. 

In Bollywood, its’ common to see actors turning singers, directors turning actors and many celebs starting their second innings as an entrepreneur. So, it’s all the more common to see people many radio jockeys try their luck in Bollywood. After all, if they have a massive fan following of their own and Bollywood is only the next step!

Ayushmann Khurrana

Who doesn’t know Ayushmann? Well, we bet you didn’t know that he was a popular radio jockey and then he moved on to his acting pursuits. His show was callled Main Tera Ayushmann!

Nikhil Chinappa

Everybody remembers Nikhil Chinappa from his VJ days at MTV but did you know, he was previously working as a Radio Jockey and later, he started out as a successful DJ. He was briefly seen in the film, Shaitan.

Mantra

Mantra is one of the most popular RJ in teh country. He has hosted several events, TV shows as well as tried acting. He is remembered for films like Tum Mile, Bheja Fry 2. He is also active in the theatre field.

Maniesh Paul

Manish makes everybody laugh whenever he is seen on the television as a host! He officially started his Bollywood journey with Mickey Virus and is often seen with top celebs like Salman Khan and Karan Johar. He was a popular radio show host before.

Malishka

In her own words, she breathes radio! A very talented woman, Malishka has hobnobbed with the best of the celebs on her radio show before being seen on Vidya Balan’s movie, Tumhari Sulu. She was also seen as a participant on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

Salil Acharya

Salil had been actively involved as an VJ and an RJ for long before he started out as an actor in Emran Hashmi’s film Awarapan.

Apaarshakti Khurrana

Just like his brother, Apaarshakti too experienced a lot of fame for his radio show before making an excellent film debut in Aamir Khan’s Dangal .

Smriti Kalra

Actress Smriti Kalra is a popular name on Tv now, thanks to her shows like 12/24, Karol Bagh, Suvreen Guggal and the latest, Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara which also stars Sanjay Kapoor. Before catching her big break, she found success as a radio show host.