Richa Chadha – Heeramandi
Richa Chadha left audiences spellbound with her powerful performance as Lajjo in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Heeramandi. She brought depth, grace, and intensity to her character. Besides her acting prowess, Richa also got to flaunt her dancing skills, which equally impressed the audience.
Abhishek Banerjee – Stree 2
Abhishek Banerjee proved his versatility once again with his performance in Stree 2. Known for his impeccable comedic timing, Banerjee reprised his character Jana and perfectly blended humour with an undercurrent of fear and mystery.
Akshay Oberoi – Fighter
With Fighter, Akshay Oberoi got a chance to showcase his talent like never before. He played the complex and layered character of a fighter plane pilot alongside Bollywood biggies such as Anil Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. His intense screen presence and the emotional depth he brought to his role earned him widespread acclaim.
Ravi Kishan – Laapataa Ladies
Pratik Gandhi – Madgaon Express
Pratik Gandhi continued his streak of powerful performances in Madgaon Express, where he played a pivotal role that left a lasting impact on audiences. Gandhi captivated viewers with his nuanced performance. His presence on OTT platforms this year has only solidified his status as a versatile actor who can perform well across mediums.
Vir Das – Call Me Bae
Stand-up comedian-actor Vir Das made waves on OTT with his role as a manipulative journalist in Call Me Bae. While his quintessential comedic flair was on full display, he also brought emotional depth to his role. Vir’s transition from stand-up comedy to narrative storytelling on OTT continues to win him new fans and critical acclaim alike.
Tillotama Shome – CA Topper
Tillotama Shome delivered a gripping and emotionally charged performance in the Hindi web series Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper was praised for her portrayal of the complex character Bindi. Her powerful screen presence drew audiences into her world, making her one of the most captivating performers of 2024 on OTT platforms.