6 Actors Who Embarked On Their Bollywood Journey Through Music Videos

The realm of Bollywood has always been a diverse pool of talent, where actors establish themselves through various paths before gracing the silver screen. It's not widely known that many aspiring actors actually kick-started their bollywood journey by appearing in music videos. Collaborations on Instagram became popular in later years, but before that, gaining recognition often meant being featured in a music video for a popular pop song.

These actors showcased mesmerising dance moves and heartfelt performances, captivating audiences and paving their own paths towards the glitz and glamour of bollywood. Here are some actors who made appearances in music videos before entering the world of Bollywood films.

1. Shahid Kapoor 

We fondly recall a charming Shahid Kapoor, likely in his teenage years, energetically chasing after his neighbour in the renowned music video ‘Aankhon Mein Tera Hi Chehra’ by the 90s pop group Aryans. He also showcased his skills as a background dancer in the song ‘Le Gayi Le Gayi’ from the film ‘Dil To Pagal Hai.’ Additionally, he danced alongside Aishwarya Rai in the song ‘Kahin Aag Lage’ from the movie ‘Taal.’

2. John Abraham

Although not widely known, John Abraham actually began his acting career by appearing in Jazzy B's popular Punjabi song, 'Husna Di Sarkar.' Following that, John worked as a media planner for a period before returning to the world of modelling. His breakthrough came when he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest, which paved the way for him to feature in commercial advertisements and music videos for esteemed singers like Pankaj Udhas, Hans Raj Hans, and Babul Supriyo.

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3. Priyanka Chopra

Prior to achieving great success in the film industry, Priyanka Chopra made an appearance in a music video for Daler Mehndi. After winning the Miss World pageant at the young age of 17, she featured in the music video for the song ‘Sajan Mere Satrangiya.’ In the video, Priyanka portrays a character reminiscent of Cinderella, who harbours a strong desire to attend a Daler Mehndi concert. Eventually, Mehndi himself comes to her aid, fulfilling her wishes.

4. Deepika Padukone

This particular moment might have been observed only by the most attentive viewers. Deepika Padukone made an appearance in Himesh Reshammiya's music video titled ‘Naam Hai Tera’ in 2006. If you consider yourself a true Deepika fan, we are confident that you would remember this significant moment in her career.

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5. Malaika Arora

The song ‘Gur Naal Ishq Mitha’ by Bally Sagoo and Malkit Singh continues to be a timeless favourite at weddings. We all enjoy dancing to this song, but it's worth noting that Malaika Arora made an appearance in it as well. She starred alongside Jas Arora and looked stunning as always in the music video.

6. Milind Soman

Indeed, the music video for Alisha Chinai's ‘Made In India’  starring Milind Soman is a memorable one that many of us surely recall. Milind Soman, who has consistently been an inspiration for fitness enthusiasts, captivated us with his impressive running journey in the video. His portrayal left a lasting impression and continues to inspire us with his dedication to fitness.