Bollywood Stars Shine Bright on OTT Platforms in 2025

As the entertainment landscape in India continues to evolve, several Bollywood stars have made a successful transition from the big screen to the streaming world in 2025. The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards, scheduled for December 3-4 in Mumbai, will celebrate these achievements.

Manoj Bajpayee has emerged as a prominent figure in the OTT revolution, with his acclaimed performance as Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man on Prime Video. He has further showcased his versatility in the dark comedy Killer Soup on Netflix. Raveena Tandon, too, has found a new lease of life on OTT, delivering a powerful performance as a small-town police officer in the Netflix series Aranyak. Her recent turn in Karmma Calling on Disney+ Hotstar has further solidified her status as a versatile actress.

Sushmita Sen's comeback to the entertainment industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Her portrayal of Aarya, a mother forced into the world of crime, in the Disney+ Hotstar series Aarya, has been widely praised. She has followed it up with the powerful role of transgender activist Gauri Sawant in Taali, reaffirming her status as a fearless performer.

Pankaj Tripathi, often referred to as the face of India's OTT revolution, has continued to deliver masterclass performances across various platforms. From the menacing Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur to the grounded lawyer Madhav Mishra in Criminal Justice, Tripathi's understated brilliance has made him a favorite among critics and audiences alike.