The advent of OTTs in India has had a huge role to play in the careers of certain Bollywood actors. Going OTT is the latest trend in the entertainment industry. Some celebrities have become famous overnight as a result of their unbelievable debuts. From Munna Bhaiya of Mirzapur to Patal Lok's Jeetu Bhaiya.
Here's the list of celebrities who have won our hearts with their incredible performances on OTT platforms.
In 'Paatal Lok,' Abhishek Banerjee played Hatoda Tyagi. He portrayed a dark character who made the audience shiver. In an interview, he stated, "Life has indeed changed since Paatal Lok."
He has made a name for himself with his comedic roles, but Banerjee introduced a completely new character to Amazon Prime Video's crime thriller web series 'Paatal Lok' for the audience that has been watching for two years. Abhishek's performance as Hatoda Tyagi is without a doubt one of the show's highlights.
Tanya Maniktala is a well-known Indian actor who has appeared in the popular television series Flames. Her performance in the mini series A Suitable Boy was a breakthrough for her. Huge number of people adore this iconic actress because she always appears to be genuine and endearing, qualities that can be seen in her previous performances as well.
The show Mirzapur opened to a mixed response; one character, in particular, impressed everyone - Munna Bhaiya. Munna Bhaiya is a legend in his own right, thanks entirely to actor Divyendu Sharma, who brought the vision to life. The actor has also appeared in successful projects such as Pyaar ka Paunchnama as Liquid. However, he did not receive the appreciation he deserved until Mirzapur took his popularity to cloud 9.
Masaba Gupta is a powerhouse, and there's a reason she's been dubbed the queen of Indian fashion. Not only can she whip up incredible outfits and beautify the world with her designs-she also has acting chops!
Masaba performed amazingly well in the show and played herself as a character. She seems to be living the dream life. She is the founder of a successful fashion label and was recently seen in Modern Love Mumbai.
Radhika had such an impact on OTT that she was dubbed the "Queen of OTT" despite having only a few shows with Netflix. Radhika left an indelible imprint on every viewer's heart and soul, both her performances in a Ghoul and Sacred Games was highly appreciated.
With his 2014 show "Permanent Roommates," actor Sumeet Vyas was among the first to embrace the digital platform. Two web series in which he appears are Permanent Roommates and TVF Tripling, in which he was also a co-writer. For Yash Raj Films, he wrote the script for the web series "Bang Baaja Baaraat."
The actor, who has appeared in Bollywood films such as "English Vinglish," "Love Per Square Foot," and "Veere Di Wedding," and others, acknowledges that his success on the internet outnumbers his film roles.
Jitendra Kumar is now popularly known as Jeetu bhaiya. Before being discovered in?Panchayat, he started his career as a content creator on a popular YouTube channel. He did such an excellent job as Jeetu Bhaiya that both critics and the audience praised him.?
He is best known for his roles in Kota Factory as Jeetu Bhaiya and Amazon Prime's Panchayat as Abhishek Tripathi. For Panchayat, he won a Filmfare OTT award for "Best Actor in a Comedy Series." The sequel to Panchayat 1 was recently released, and it opened to rave reviews by audiences and critics alike.
Sayani Gupta is a well-known face in the OTT industry and is renowned for her daring characters and highly acclaimed projects. Her characters from shows like Four More Shots Please and Inside Edge come out on top. Her seamless interpretations have wowed viewers even in some not so hit films, such as Pagglait, Axone and Posham Pa.
With Made in Heaven, Sobhita entered a new market for her- the Over-The-Top web series. She has put in an outstanding performance as Tara Khanna, the wedding planner from New Delhi. The show explores themes like patriarchy and the dynamics of Indian weddings, with Sobhita bringing in a feminist perspective and showing just what acting is all about. It would not be an exaggeration to say that her performance in the show received much praise from both the critics and the audience. A very well-known OTT celebrity with a lot of prominent projects, Made Of Heaven is considered to be one of her finest works. Although she has worked in Telugu and Malayalam films, she gained her stardom through her Amazon Web Series Made Of Heaven.
Jai Kishan Ahlawat, also known as Jaideep Ahlawat, is an Indian actor. His best best known performances include 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' 'Vishwaroopam,' and 'Raazi,' among others, and he has made a name for himself in the web space with shows such as 'Bard of Blood,' 'Paatal Lok,' and 'Tryst.'
Ahlawat is one of the few actors who greatly value screen time. Seeing him in action is always a treat. He has also done negative characters in films like Priyadarshan’s Khatta Meetha and Aakrosh. He will be soon seen in the web series ‘The Broken News’ along with Sonali Bendre.
With Pink, he gained a lot of attention and recognition for his fearless performance as a violent and abusive kid. His lead role in Gully Boy is what put him on the map. He will also be starring in an upcoming film called Ghost Stories. It's a joint release between Netflix and the acclaimed director Zoya Akhtar.?
Hindi film actor Vijay gave a phenomenal performance as 'Sasya', the psychopathic narcotics kingpin in the recently released Netflix series She. The portrayal made an impressionable impact on the audiences. His work includes a range of different projects including A Suitable Boy by Mira Nair.
Shefali Shah has been awarded a national award. She proves that she can play every part flawlessly, which is what makes her one of the industry's best actors. She always impresses with her acting, be it as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi from Delhi Crime or Natasha from Ajeeb Daastaans. Her recently released series Human, in which she plays Dr Gauri Nath, has also been well received.?Amazon Prime Video's Jalsa is a new drama-thriller starring Shefali that will help the streaming service continue its success in the OTT space.
Online streaming services have provided plenty of entertainment for both content creators and audiences, with many talented actors benefiting from the exposure that it brings along.?
From the list above, who is your favourite star? Please tell us in the comments section below.?
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