From Raghav Juyal to Lakshya: A look at unconventional actors dominating OTT
The OTT space is now ruled by unconventional actors like Raghav Juyal and Lakshya. Their unique charm and raw talent are redefining stardom, proving audiences crave authenticity over traditional hero archetypes.
Raghav Juyal Raghav Juyal, known as the funny dance sensation, underwent an intense transformation and has totally changed his personality who he is today. The actor has now entered the OTT roles, who showed that he is much more than just a dancer or comedian, after shocking audiences as the terrifying villain in Kill Raghav is one of the most interesting actors to watch in 2025 because of his on-screen personality and character decisions. He has marked his place as one of the most daring and unconventional plots in the industry with Badass of Bollywood already making waves.
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Adarsh Gourav The White Tiger, for which Adarsh got a BAFTA nomination, was a major hit worldwide. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and other homegrown masterpieces followed. Adarsh is one of the most talented artists on streaming platforms because of his ability to make a balance between intensity and relatability. He is a perfect combination of regional storytelling and universal appeal. Adarsh is currently working for Tu Ya Main with Shanaya Kapoor, which is a collaboration that has generated excitement and is expected to highlight yet another aspect of his constantly growing style.
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Jitendra Kumar Jitendra Kumar has become an aspirations on OTT because of his iconic roles like Jeetu Bhaiya in Kota Factory and Sachiv Ji in Panchayat. The actor has gained both a fan following and appreciations for his impactful performance.
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Ahaan Panday Ahaan Panday attracted attention right away when he joined the OTT platform. Even though his career has just getting started, his appearance and natural on-screen personality have already made him stand out as someone to watch. Whether it's the way he displays charm or how easily he fits into modern storytelling, Ahaan's energy feels effortless, and relatable and is rapidly becoming a superstar who is here to stay, thanks to her expanding fan base and aura that shouts "next big thing."
Rohit Saraf Rohit Saraf who is known for playing the lead role as Rishi Singh Shekhawat in the romantic series Mismatched on Netflix. He is known as a soft, boy-next-door charm. Rohit who is a career-focused gamer who is a passionate romantic in the show, providing a refreshingly non-alpha personality that has struck a deep chord with viewers. Rohit as an emerging star whose appeal lies in his vulnerability and realness has been strengthened by his genuine, emotionally intelligent performances in movies like Ludo and The Sky Is Pink.
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Ishaan Khatter Ishaan Khatter combines his appeal to the audience with his hunger for difficult roles as an actor. He accepted the rom-com genre as Maharaj Aviraaj "Fizzy" Singh in the Netflix series The Royals, after highly appreciated roles in movies and the BBC adaptation A Suitable Boy. Ishaan showed that a superstar can have significant acting maturity and still carry a commercial, stylish show on his designed shoulders by portraying a modern-day prince who is struggling financially but is charming and unhappy despite carrying the weight of his legacy. His portrayal combined playful charm with dark intensity.
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Amol Parashar Amol Parashar's successful OTT journey has continued with the comedy-drama series Gram Chikitsalay on Prime Video, despite his early fame as the quirky 'Chitwan' in TVF Tripling. He plays Dr. Prabhat Sinha, an aspiring city doctor who runs an abandoned Primary Health Center in a remote village. His performance shows his range by finding a balance between the humor of an urban man dealing with rural realities and a sincere wish for significant change. This allows him to establish a story that offers both a touching plot and social commentary.
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Lakshya Lakshya recently made his debut in the Netflix series The Bads of Bollywood. The actor placed himself as a newcomer by selecting a role that was brutal, emotionally charged, and intense in an area that is frequently crowded with predictable debuts. Lakshya’s role as one of the lead actors who is dealing with the chaotic and competitive Bollywood industry strengthened his place as an emerging star whose on-screen personality is based on passion and a daring, eye-catching decision for his first significant project.
![Ahaan Panday Ahaan Panday attracted attention right away when he joined the OTT platform. Even though his career has just getting started, his appearance and natural on-screen personality have already made him stand out as someone to watch. Whether it's the way he displays charm or how easily he fits into modern storytelling, Ahaan's energy feels effortless, and relatable and is rapidly becoming a superstar who is here to stay, thanks to her expanding fan base and aura that shouts "next big thing."](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/09/20250927100500_ps-saiyaara.jpg "Ahaan Panday Ahaan Panday attracted attention right away when he joined the OTT platform. Even though his career has just getting started, his appearance and natural on-screen personality have already made him stand out as someone to watch. Whether it's the way he displays charm or how easily he fits into modern storytelling, Ahaan's energy feels effortless, and relatable and is rapidly becoming a superstar who is here to stay, thanks to her expanding fan base and aura that shouts "next big thing."")
![Ishaan Khatter Ishaan Khatter combines his appeal to the audience with his hunger for difficult roles as an actor. He accepted the rom-com genre as Maharaj Aviraaj "Fizzy" Singh in the Netflix series The Royals, after highly appreciated roles in movies and the BBC adaptation A Suitable Boy. Ishaan showed that a superstar can have significant acting maturity and still carry a commercial, stylish show on his designed shoulders by portraying a modern-day prince who is struggling financially but is charming and unhappy despite carrying the weight of his legacy. His portrayal combined playful charm with dark intensity.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/09/20250927100454_ps-ishaan.jpg "Ishaan Khatter Ishaan Khatter combines his appeal to the audience with his hunger for difficult roles as an actor. He accepted the rom-com genre as Maharaj Aviraaj "Fizzy" Singh in the Netflix series The Royals, after highly appreciated roles in movies and the BBC adaptation A Suitable Boy. Ishaan showed that a superstar can have significant acting maturity and still carry a commercial, stylish show on his designed shoulders by portraying a modern-day prince who is struggling financially but is charming and unhappy despite carrying the weight of his legacy. His portrayal combined playful charm with dark intensity.")
