While appearing on a reality program may appear to be an easy way to make money, the success that these shows provide is typically fleeting. Numerous celebrities have risen from Indian reality programs, yet their stardom has often faded into obscurity.
Reality shows gave us stars like Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Shreya Ghoshal, but they didn’t do much for the rest of us. The following is a list of celebrities who gained prominence through reality shows.
Abhijeet Sawant, the first season winner of Indian Idol, was adored by the audience for his childlike smile and incredible singing abilities. Despite being a total package, the singer was unable to build a name for herself in Bollywood or the music industry. He recently made headlines with his shocking accusations against Indian Idol producers.
Ashutosh Kaushik won Roadies Season 5 in 2007 and then Bigg Boss Season 2 the following year. Despite his back-to-back victories, he was unable to secure a permanent position in the entertainment sector. After 2016, Kaushik dropped out of the industry.
When she emerged as a commoner competitor on Bigg Boss 11, the fair-skinned, stunning Bandgi Kalra was the buzz of the town. Her relationship with another competitor, Puneesh Sharma, boosted her fame even further. But as soon as she stepped out of the house, it all went away.
Elesh Parujanwala was a hot subject throughout the show after winning the Rakhi Ka Swayamvar reality show and becoming the fiancé of Rakhi Sawant. However, after the event, Rakhi refused to marry him, and he dropped out of the entertainment field.
Isha Sharvani, who starred alongside Vivek Oberoi in Kisnaa, rose to stardom after appearing as a competitor on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. During her reign, her exquisite beauty and dancing technique attracted a lot of attention. Despite her prominence, she has only made a few appearances in Bollywood.
The winner of Bigg Boss 10 is Manveer Gurjar was one of the show’s most popular commoners. He was a huge hit with the audience during his time on Bigg Boss 10. With barely a few social media videos after the show, his celebrity evaporated into thin air. After the 11th season of Bigg Boss, he continued to appear as a guest on the show.
The first and only season of Fame Gurukul was won by Qazi Toukeer. In 2015, he was also a part of the hit song Afghan Jalebi from the Phantom movie. You’ll be astonished to learn that he even outshone his fellow competitor Arijit Singh, who is now a well-known playback singer. Qazi Taukeer is no more in the industry after several years, while another contender continues to have a permanent place in people’s hearts with back-to-back hits.