Sushmita Sen To Kajol: 90s Queens Now Ruling The OTT Scene

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90s Queens to OTT Reigns: The  Web platform has given opportunities to many cine artists. Underrated actors remain one of the hottest buzzes for getting their due on OTT. But it is not just the unsung names who found an amplified voice on the web, but also the actors who were fading on screen because of unfair Bollywood conventions. Actresses have faced the brunt of ‘shelf life’ despite their capabilities on screen, and the web offered them a way to reclaim their fans and stage. 

Several 90s actresses came back to acting with OTT debuts, and their loyal fan base proved that they were just waiting for them. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular 90s queens who are reigning the OTT scene. 

Sushmita Sen

The first India to become the Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen left her career on screen while she was at her peak to embrace motherhood. A decade later, she debuted in and as ‘Aarya’ on JioHotstar. The series became a quick hit, resonating with her real-life fierce personality. 

Aarya also marked her big comeback on screen. The show has three seasons. 

 

 

 

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Raveena Tandon 

In 2021, Raveena Tandon debuted on Netflix with the intense crime thriller ‘Aranyak,’ playing the role of Kasturi Dogra, a police officer investigating a mysterious case in a small Himalayan town. Her performance was praised by critics anthe d audience alike. 

 

 

 

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Madhuri Dixit 

Popular as the ‘Ek Do Teen’ girl of Bollywood, Madhuri Dixit is a dance icon and a renowned face of Bollywood. The actress made a return to the camera with Netflix’s ‘The Fame Game’, playing the role of a superstar who mysteriously disappears. She was then a part of Amazon Prime Video’s Maja Ma, a film exploring the sexuality of an elderly married woman.

 

 

 

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Karisma Kapoor 

Headlining the trends and breaking the rules as always, Karisma Kapoor was one of the first 90s women to lead a web series. She debuted on the web with the ALTBalaji and ZEE5 show ‘Mentalhood’ in 2020, a show delving into the diverse challenges of motherhood.

 

 

 

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Juhi Chawla

Juhi Chawla is famous for her goofy personality. And she amazed everyone with her web debut in Amazon Prime Video’s Hush Hush, a seven-episode crime thriller headlined by a women's cast. Her performance with nuanced layers impressed the viewers. 

 

 

 

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Lara Dutta 

Lara Dutta is becoming a popular name on the OTT with her diverse and challenging roles. She debuted with the Hotstar Specials series Hundred, starring Rinku Rajguru. She proved her acting range with the role of a tough and determined ACP officer. She has also starred in web series Hiccups and Hookups and web series Hiccups and Hookups.

 

 

 

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Kajol 

Kajol proved her diverse range of acting with her web debut on Hotstar’s ‘The Trial’, the adaptation of the American legal drama ‘The Good Wife’. She bagged an OTTplay Award 2023 for Best Debut (Female) in Series for her performance. The Trial was followed by Netflix’s “Do Patti” and JioHotstar’s “Sarzameen”.

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OTT platforms have allowed these actresses to break from the conventions of typecasting and shelf life. It has allowed them to portray relatable characters from their age to be a representative of a diverse community of women and their very real challenges. 

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