Salil Ankola is a name that might ring a bell for sports enthusiasts and TV watchers alike. His career has spanned across two distinct fields – cricket and acting. While most remember him as a cricketer, it's his work in films and television that’s kept him in the public eye over the years.
ADVERTISEMENT Who is former Bigg Boss alum Salil Ankola? Born on March 1, 1968, in Solapur, Maharashtra, was drawn to cricket from a young age. Ankola was part of the same squad as cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, making his Test debut alongside him in Pakistan. He played for the Indian national cricket team in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but his cricket career was relatively short-lived.
Injuries and other challenges led him to retire earlier than expected, but Salil didn't let that end his time in the limelight. Following his exit from professional cricket, Salil Ankola found a new calling in acting, a career path that many athletes rarely take. His good looks and charisma helped him transition smoothly into the world of television and films.
Ankola made his acting debut in Bollywood with the 1993 -starrer film Kurukshetra and later appeared in several movies, including Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne and Pitaah. However, it was television where Ankola found his true footing. He became a familiar face on Indian TV, starring in popular shows such as Karam Apna Apna and Kora Kagaz.
He also appeared in reality TV, including Bigg Boss, and continued to maintain a steady presence in the i.
