While millennials are ruling the television industry there are few actors who have found a permanent place in the hearts of the viewers. They might be in their 50’s but still top the charts .

Here are top 7 television actors in their 50s who are still very popular and loved by Indian audience -

Tanvi Azmi

Tanvi Azmi, who is fondly remembered for portrayal of troubled doctor in 1980’s popular television series ‘Jeevan Rekha’ and was recently bestowed with National Film Award for best supporting actress for her role as Radhabai in ‘Bajirao Mastani’. She is returning to silver screen with ‘Vani Rani’ on &TV. Vani Rani is a tale of two twin sisters who are poles apart and is an adaptation of a famous Tamil language soap by the same name.

Sarita Joshi

This Marathi and Gujrati theatre artist is the favourite baa of Indian Television. Famously known for her role as Godavari Thakkar in Ba Bahoo and Baby. She is currently seen on &TV’s ‘Bakula Bu ka Bhoot’ as Bakula bua.

Farida Jalal

She has more than 200 bollywood films to her credit along with some regional movies. She is the favorite dadi of silver screen and acted in popular shows like ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ and ‘Shararat’

Supriya Pilgaonkar

She is a popular Marathi actor who has played some great characters in successful shows like  Tu Tu Main Main, Sasural Genda Phool, Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.

Apara Mehta

She was the first most loved “Saas” of Indian Television and popularly remembered for her role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi that won her a special place in the hearts of Indain television viewers.  She still keep her fans entertained with her shows Kya hua tera vada, Jamai Raja etc. Currently she is part of &TV’s popular show ‘Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot’.

These Top 5 actors are living proof that to be successful you don’t need to be twenties.

50’s is new 20’s.

Aashif Sheikh

Aashif Sheikh has to his credit popular Bollywood hits like Karan Arjun, Pyar kia toh darna kya  and is very popular on Indian television, he is most loved for his show ‘Yes Boss’ and is currently seen on &TV’s most popular show ‘Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain’ as Vibhuti Narayan

Ronit Roy

The popular Indian film and television actor is best remembered as Mihir from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He has also popular television shows like Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Adaalat, 24 to his credit.