New Delhi: As the digital entertainment landscape continues to thrive, 2023 promises to be a year of spectacular OTT debuts by renowned Bollywood actors. Previously, established stars hesitated to venture into this realm, but the soaring popularity of web series and OTT movies has lured them into ambitious projects.
Here are some notable Bollywood stars gearing up for their OTT debuts:
1. Urmila Matondkar – ‘Tiwari’
After her brief foray into politics in 2019, Urmila Matondkar is poised for her digital debut in the action-packed thriller web series ‘Tiwari.’ Expect gritty action sequences as she embraces this new challenge.
URMILA MATODKAR MAKES HER DIGITAL DEBUT WITH WEB SERIES ‘TIWARI’… #UrmilaMatondkar – known for her wonderful performances in #Satya, #EkHaseenaThi, #Bhoot, #Rangeela, #Kaun and #Pinjar – makes a comeback… Makes her digital debut with a thriller, titled #Tiwari. pic.twitter.com/YQu2hc5Iip
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 3, 2022
2. Ananya Pandey – ‘Call Me Bae’
Bollywood sensation Ananya Panday is making her OTT debut with the upcoming series ‘Call Me Bae.’ The announcement came alongside a video introduction by actor Varun Dhawan, where Ananya displayed her inner fashionista. While details about the series are mostly under wraps, Ananya hinted at it during her promotional activities for ‘Dream Girl 2.’
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
3. Kareena Kapoor Khan – ‘Jaane Jaan’
Bollywood royalty Kareena Kapoor Khan is in the final stages of her OTT project with director Sujoy Ghosh. This Netflix venture is an adaptation of the renowned novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ and features Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma in leading roles.
Where to watch: Netflix
4. Sara Ali Khan – ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’
‘Simmba’ actress Sara Ali Khan is set to step into the OTT world with ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan,’ produced by Karan Johar. Set in 1942 during the freedom movement, Sara portrays a freedom warrior.
– ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ unfolds the courageous journey of a college girl in Bombay who evolves into a freedom fighter. Against the backdrop of the Quit India Movement in 1942, the series narrates a tale of youth’s courage, patriotism, sacrifice, and resourcefulness.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
5. Sidharth Malhotra – ‘Indian Police Force’
Renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty, known for his cop universe featuring ‘Singham,’ ‘Simmba,’ and ‘Sooryavanshi,’ is introducing Sidharth Malhotra in the web series ‘Indian Police Force.’ Joining him will be Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
These Bollywood stars are set to captivate audiences on OTT platforms, marking a significant shift in the industry’s dynamics as they embrace the digital domain.
