K K Menon, Kareena to Pankaj Tripathi: Breakthrough performers on OTT

Let’s look at some incredible breakthrough artists on OTT platforms that you won’t want to miss as the year draws to a close.

Pankaj Tripathi
The roles that actor Pankaj Tripathi accepts have consistently shown his talent and versatility. Pankaj Tripathi portrays AK Srivastava in Kadak Singh in a way that is nothing short of remarkable, leaving an impression on the audience. Pankaj Tripathi elaborated on the movie for ANI, saying, “I saw the movie and I got really emotional. It’s a fantastic, unique movie. I actually shed two tears when I watched it. “A film that is not to be missed.” Given that Pankaj Tripathi plays “Kadak Singh” in the movie, people have questioned if he is actually “kadak” (harsh). Laughing, Pankaj Tripathi remarked, “Main bilkul kadak nahi par film kadak zarur bani hai.”

Kay Kay Menon
Renowned for his extraordinary acting skills, Kay Kay Menon recently played a new role in “The Railway Men.” The show creates a gripping story that is based on true events and is set against the horrific backdrop of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Leak incident. It’s a gripping look at the amazing efforts of Indian Railways workers who went above and beyond the call of duty to save lives during the worst of the city’s darkest moments.
Kay Kay remarked, “I was drawn to it because it’s a tale of railway workers. I did ‘Bhopal Express’ earlier, so I was well aware of the Bhopal Gas leak tragedy, but learning about the role that railways played in this piqued my interest. When I agreed to the script, I found great significance in the way they went above and beyond the call of duty.”

Karishma Tanna
In the web series, actor Karishma Tanna portrayed Jagruti Pathak, a journalist seeking justice in a nation with unstable politics. The show follows the compelling story of crime reporter Jagruti Pathak, whose life changes after she is accused of killing colleague Jaideb Sen. As Jagruti finds herself in a prison cell with the very people she once reported on, the show takes a wild turn. Karishma was also the recipient of the Busan Film Festival 2023’s “Best Lead Actress” honour for the television series “Scoop.”

Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor plays a single mother in the thrilling criminal investigation thriller “Jaane Jaan” with such skill that the character stays with you long after the credits roll. “This is the first time audiences will see me in a thriller, playing something gritty like this,” said Kareena Kapoor earlier. When I first heard of Jaane Jaan, I had to say yes to the script. I’ve always told Sujoy that the cast of this movie is its unique selling point, and I had a great time working with Vijay and Jaideep. I’m eager for Jaane Jaan to be enjoyed by Netflix viewers.”

Wamiqa Gabbi
Vishal Bhardwaj’s directing series ‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley’ featured a major role for Wamiqa Gabbi. “I am playing Charlie Chopra, who stays in Chandigarh and makes jams and honey,” Wamiqa said to ANI. But when his fiancée was named as a suspect in a homicide investigation, she made every effort to keep him safe.” She also graced the OTT platforms with appearances in Khufiya and Jubilee.