5 Famous Actors Made Their Debut On DD, We Bet You Didn’t Know

Doordarshan just turned 60 this month on 15 September. Six long decades of great content and entertainment. It brings back so many fond memories of our childhood that were spent growing and watching shows like Fauji, Alif Laila, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Bharat Ek Khoj, Buniyaad, Nukkad, Chitrahaar, Malgudi Days, and so many more. We all know about Shah Rukh Khan and Mandira Bedi making their acting debut on DD, but then, there were a few who probably went unnoticed. Let’s take a look at some of the most celebrated actors who also got exposure through Doordarshan.

1. Ram Kapoor

Much before Ram Kapoor played Rahul in Ghar Ek Mandir, he was seen on a very popular show, titled Nyaay, which aired two decades ago on Doordarshan. Of course, not many know about it. In fact, if you take a look at his pictures from the show, they’ll surprise you!

2. Irrfan Khan

Only die-hard Irrfan Khan fans would know that the actor did make his Bollywood debut with Salaam Bombay, but much before that he appeared on these Doordarshan shows–Chanakya, Chandrakanta, and Bharat Ek Khoj.