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Television's Top 10 Actors

Last updated on: July 08, 2014 18:35 IST

Image: Mohit Raina in Devon Ke Dev Mahadev
Rajul Hegde/Rediff.com in Mumbai

From Mohit Raina to Ram Kapoor, here's looking at the men we love on the small screen.

We took a look at television's top 10 shows, and the top actresses.

Here's looking at the most popular actors on television, in no particular order.

Mohit Raina

Mohit Raina, who plays Lord Shiva in the mythological Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, struck the right chord with audiences.

He became the new age Shiva, and was hugely appreciated. He has made God look more than just a divine being.

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Ashish Sharma

Image: Ashish Sharma in Rangrasiya

Ashish Sharma became popular as Rudra in the television serial Rangrasiya.

There were different shades to his character and the sizzling chemistry with co-star Sanaya set the tone for the show.

Ashish is currently juggling the shooting of Rangrasiya and the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Shaheer Sheikh

Image: Shaheer Sheikh in Mahabharat

Shaheer Sheikh’s portrayal of Arjuna in Siddharth Tewary’s Mahabharat has won him immense popularity.

Shaheer has evolved from being the thin, simple Ananth of the TV serial Navya, to the muscular Arjun of Mahabharat.

The role has won him many female fans. Mohit Raina was ruling the roost until Shaheer appeared as the new hottie of Indian television.

 

Harshad Arora

Image: Harshad Arora in Beintehaa

Harshad Arora aka Zain Abdullah of Beintehaa is enjoying the attention he is getting for his debut show.

He complements his co-star Preetika Rao. The transition from being enemies, to friends, to marriage, was a beautiful transition for the lead pair.

Rajat Tokas

Image: Rajat Tokas in Jodha Akbar

Rajat Tokas’s masculine portrayal of Mughal Emperor Jalauddin Muhammad Akbar in Jodha Akbar is winning him many fans.

Rajat and Paridhi Sharma (Jodha) may not to be the best of friends off screen, but even they cannot deny the charismatic connection they exhibit on screen.

Ram Kapoor

Image: Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

Ram Kapoor was popular as the stern but loving husband Jai Walia in Kasamh Se.

His popularity increased with Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

He is a bit heavier than his contemporaries, but for the audience, size clearly doesn’t matter. They love him for his looks and acting skills.

Vivian Dsena

Image: Vivian Dsena in Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon.

Vivian Dsena, best known for his role of superstar RK, reached greater heights of popularity as Raja in Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon.

His fans were hugely disappointed when he quit the show. That resulted in his comeback after the leap in the serial.

The serial is expected to end this month.

 

Tags: Madhubala

Karan Singh Grover

Image: Karan Singh Grover in Qubool Hai

Karan Singh Grover, who played Asad in Qubool Hai, is definitely one of the hottest actors in television today.

Due to health reasons, Karan was replaced in the serial. His fans showed their displeasure with hate mails on social media and called on the channel to bring him back.

Karan had to request his fans to stop their protests as he has moved on.

 

Ronit Roy

Image: Ronit Roy

Ronit Roy is one of the leading names in Indian television. He plays the lead in the current courtroom drama Adaalat.

Ronit became a household name when he played the role of Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi and Mr Rishabh Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay Rishab Bajaj.

Siddharth Shukla

Image: Siddharth Shukla in Balika Vadhu

Model-turned-actor Siddharth Shukla stole hearts as Shiv in the popular serial Balika Vadhu.

His performance in the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa caught the eye of Karan Johar, a judge on the show, even though Siddharth wasn’t among the best dancers.

Siddharth will soon be seen in Karan Johar’s Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.