Top 10 Bollywood Stars Who Initially Appeared In Music Videos
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It’s no secret that Bollywood stars use a guest appearance in a music video to skyrocket themselves to fame. We probably remember certain superstars for their famous appearances inside music videos. While some of the names on this list might come across as a surprise, some you may know of. Did you know Chaiyya Chaiyya is not the song that shot Malaika Arora to fame? Shocking, right? To find out which is the real song that launched the model-actresses career as well as many more like her, give this list a read.
1. Deepika Padukone
A standout star amongst other contemporary actresses of her time, Deepika Padukone began her entry into the entertainment world as a professional model. The actress was a Kingfisher Calendar Girl before she made a cameo apprearance in a music video in 2006 for a song by vocalist and song-writer Himesh Reshammiya. This was just the first step of her insane rise to fame.
2. John Abraham
The suave hunk was a professional model at first and worked on a few music videos before getting his first acting break with Jism (2003). One of the videos John starred in was Chupke Chupke from the album Mehek (1999) by Pankaj Udhas. John wasn’t broadly known around that time yet he did an excellent job in the video. Many noticed him for his signature dimpled grin and charming looks.
3. Priyanka Chopra
Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra who is currently climbing the Hollywood ladder with her latest films like Isn’t It Romantic? and a TV show, Quantico. However, before her unique desi looks catapulted her to fame, she featured in Daler Mehndi’s music video at the ripe young age of 17. Sajan Mere Satrangiya was the name of the song and it was from his album named Ek Dana.
4. Shahid Kapoor
Once monikered “Bollywood’s chocolate boy”, Shahid Kapoor has always been an audience favorite because of his acting abilities in cult films like Udta Punjab and Haider. Yet, before the actor tasted the seeds of success, he acted as a youngster in a well-known music video. The video was for the melody Aankhon Mein Tera Hi Chehra sung by a boy band that went by the name, Aryans.
5. Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan did a ton of work in TV and small budget regional movies before breaking it big and getting noticed in Bollywood with her film, Parineeta. Before she established herself as a talented and versatile actress in her own right, Vidya famously acted in a music video of Palash’s band, Euphoria. The tune Kabhi Aana Tu Meri Gali went on to become a hit among the band’s fans and got Vidya noticed.
6. Malaika Arora
We may have frequently heard the tune, Gur Naal Ishq Mitha, at weddings and different festivals. The melodious song continues to be a much-loved tune among people even today. The catchy video highlighted Malaika Arora Khan and was quite an engaging watch. Malaika is currently a model, celebrity judge, and entertainer.
7. Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu is known for her attractive features and strong avatar. The actress was a model before she decided to climb the Bollywood career ladder. Her tryst with stardom came after she was featured in a music video for the singer, Sonu Nigam. The music video was titled Tu Kab Ye Janegi. Sonu was among the mainstream vocalists at the time which lead to his video gathering a considerable amount of attention.
8. Milind Soman
The fitness machine and 90s heartthrob, Milind Soman, played a small but delicious role in the acclaimed Alisha Chinai tune Made in India. The 4 More Shots Please! actor looked flawless in the video with his rugged masculine look and impeccably Greek God-like body. The song went on to become a super hit when it was released and Milind Soman stole the hearts of millions of girls world over.
9. Ayesha Takia
An exceptionally youthful and fresh-faced Ayesha Takia made an appearance in a video for singer Falguni Pathak’s song Meri Chunar Udd Jaye. This was a lively tune additionally featuring a fellow South Indian actress named Trisha Krishnan and it went mainstream, guaranteeing Ayesha Takia’s entrance into Bollywood.
10. Celina Jaitly
The grey-eyed beauty, has shown up in a couple of Bollywood films during her tenure in Bollywood. She made an appearance in the music video for a remix rendition of Hemant Kumar’s melody, Zara Nazron Se Kehdo. It was shot for a band that went by the name of Bombay Vikings. The actress’s alluring looks soon grabbed the right attention and got her jobs in the world of Bollywood after the release of this video.
Some of the songs on this list ended up becoming super popular and even if the actors/actresses lived past them and went on to become popular in their own right, these songs will always be in their acting history. Is there a celebrity you admire who made their first appearance in a music video? Let us know in the comments below.
