As the small screen gets bigger and more lucrative, Bollywood celebs are eagerly plunging in to be part of exciting television shows. And their participation couldn't be a better bet for show producers, who are willing to invest mega bucks to cash in on their star value and register higher TRPs in the process. In the recent months, we have seen a handful of actors who have taken to reality television as judges. hitlist rates a few Bollywood names, who have turned judges for the very first time...

Sonakshi Sinha

Rating: 8/10
Judging: 'Indian Idol Junior' (season 2)
In all fairness: When the actress' name was announced as a judge for the singing reality show, it set a lot of tongues wagging as she doesn't have a singing background. However, Sona's emotional involvement with the show and her efforts to connect with the budding singers through constructive criticism or a comforting hug during eliminations make her likeable.