From Shefali Shah to Sushmita Sen, Bollywood stars who have reinvented themselves through online platforms

From ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ to ‘Mizapur’, this is what OTT platforms gave us

Published: May 03, 2021 15:25 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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It’s the age of change – and some stars have recognized that and moved platforms to stay relevant. Here’s a look at some actors who’ve made a comeback thanks to web series. Image Credit: Insta/goenkaanupriya

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Fatima Sana Shaikh has starred in movies including ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ and ‘Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari’. But she made her comeback in ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ - a web film that’s getting her re-noticed. Image Credit: Insta/fatimasanashaikh

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Shefali Shah is another ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ star whose roots can be traced back to movies – think ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ and ‘Brothers’. Image Credit: source: imdb

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Konkona Sen Sharma is a stellar actor whose chameleon role changes are fascinating to watch. After a hiatus, she made her presence felt in ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ followed by ‘Ajeeb Daastaans.’ Image Credit: source: imdb

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Aditi Rao Hydari is the last of the ‘Ajeeb Daastaans’ crew who made her move after ‘Padmaavat’ as a closeted queer housewife. Image Credit: Insta/aditiraohydari

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Rasika Dugal became a household name after ‘Mizapur’, ‘Made In Heaven’ and ‘Delhi Crime’. Image Credit: source: IMDB

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Anupriya Goenka is a multi-faceted actor as can be seen in ‘Criminal Justice’ and ‘Asur’. Before these roles, she was typecast thanks to her Bollywood endeavors. Image Credit: Insta/goenkaanupriya

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Aahana Kumra had her foot on the ladder of success with ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ but she really gained eyeballs with ‘Betaal’ and ‘Rangbaaz’. Image Credit: Insta/aahanakumra

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Sushmita Sen has been a beauty queen and a movie star. But as of late she’s making ripples in the web world with ‘Aarya’. Image Credit: sourceL: IMDB

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