11 Actresses Who Are Ruling Indian Web Series and Your Browsing History

Gone are the days when television dramas were the only source of entertainment. With the dawn of the digital era, audiences have moved into the world of digital entertainment because of its accessibility and convenience. Web series have become quite popular for the past couple of years with platforms like Netflix, Hotstar, Amazon Prime and others taking shape. Web series cater to a younger demographic with content that is realistic, bold and uncensored. Everything is available with just the click of a thumb and in this fast-paced world it is quite suited because it can be watched on the go. Not only are web series more relatable but they also cast great actors who play strong characters, addressing realities of the modern world. Here is a list of actresses who are ruling Indian web series and competing with Bollywood actresses with their raw talent and popularity.

1. Radhika Apte

Radhika Apte became well known after her role in Lust Stories. However, she debuted as an actress in short films and also played the lead role in That Day After Everyday, a film by Anurag Kashyap in 2012. The film was released on YouTube and addressed eve-teasing. Radhika Apte has been ruling the digital screen since 2018 with her roles in the thriller web series Sacred Games and the horror mini-series Ghoul.

2. Kalki Koechlin

Kalki is not a stranger to Bollywood. She rose to fame with her role in Dev D and since then has been a part of many superhit Bollywood films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. She started her digital journey with a cameo in Man’s World but gained popularity after her portrayal of Faiza in Made in Heaven. Kalki’s performance made her a household name among the digital audience. She also played a vital role in Sacred Games 2.

3. Kiara Adwani

Another celebrity who has acted in Bollywood films and is becoming popular among the digital front, Kiara Adwani’s role in Lust Stories was an instant hit. She acted in the commercially successful film Kabir Singh and her bold role took us all by surprise. Her latest Netflix original series, Guilty, is said to explore different shades of truth and is something we are all looking forward to. The trailer was released recently and Kiara’s role, Nanki is very different from the characters she has played so far.

4. Mithila Palkar

All you Netflix addicts would have seen this cutesy girl on the web series Little Things. Mithila Palkar is famous for her roles in Girl In The City and Official Chukyagiri. Her video on YouTube of Anna Kendrick’s Cup Song went viral and garnered 4 million views in a short time. The curly-haired actress has also acted in Bollywood films with her debut in Katti Batti.

5. Maanvi Gagroo

Maanvi Gagroo acted in Bollywood films like PK and No One Killed Jessica but is best known for her roles in the web series TVF Pitchers and TVF Tripling. She received a lot of attention and appreciation for her powerful role in TVF Pitchers and then bagged the lead role in TVF Tripling. She portrayed the character Chanchal and was critically acclaimed for the same in season 1 and 2 of the series. She also played one of the main characters in the popular Four More Shots.

6. Manjari Phadnis

Most of you know her as Jai’s girlfriend in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na. Although she acted in several other Bollywood films, Manjari Phadnis had a boost in her career after her performance in the web series Barot House.

7. Bhumi Padnekar

The actress had already made her Bollywood debut in the film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Kickstarting her digital acting career on Netflix, Bhumi Padnekar played the role of Sudha in the web series Lust Stories.

8. Shobita Dhulipala

Actress and model, Shobita Dhulipala acted in Bollywood movies before she entered the digital front. However, what made her gain popularity is her portrayal of Tara Khanna in Made In Heaven. Her performance and jealousy-inducing wardrobe were very well received by the audience.

9. Palomi Ghosh

The recent horror-thriller web series released on Netflix saw her impeccable performance. Palomi Ghosh plays Jenny Fernandes in the series Typewriter and it is one of the most intense characters ever played in an Indian horror drama. She has previously acted in international films and even won an award for her role in Nachom-ia Kumpasar.

10. Kritika Kamra

The Indian actress Kritika Kamra is well known for her roles in television soaps. She also made her Bollywood debut with Mitron in 2018 but what got her fame was her role in the web series I Don’t Watch TV. It is a show based on the lives of television actors and it uses satire and wit.

11. Swara Bhaskar

Swara Bhaskar is known for her skillful acting. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Tanu Weds Manu. Apart from this, she is also known for her role as Meera in the web series It’s Not That Simple which was praised by critics.

We’re living in a digital era and even our choice of entertainment has shifted from traditional to digital. Have you watched all the web series from our list? Which is your favorite Indian web series actress? Let us know in the comments below.

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