Jaideep Ahlawat (Paatal Lok, Amazon Prime Video)
Jaideep, who has been a part of movies such as Vishwaroop and Raaes, is in the limelight because of his work in the recently-released Paatal Lok that has clicked with the target audience. (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
Sharman Joshi (Baarish, Zee5/AltBalaji)
Joshi benefitted big time because of his association with the Ekta Kapoor-backed Baarish that revolves around the dynamic nature of relationships. The second season of the show went live on Zee5/AltBalaji a few days ago.
Rajeev Khandelwal (Marzi, Voot Select)
The talented actor impressed one and all with his performance in the hard-hitting Marzi, which touches upon sensitive issues such as the slut-shaming and consent. The series revolves around what happens when the woman accuses the protagonist of getting intimate with her without her consent. (Credit: DH photo)
Neeraj Kabi (Sacred Games, Netflix)]
Seasoned performer Neeraj Kabi made a strong impact with his mature performance in the much-hyped Sacred Games and connected with a new audience. He is also a part of the previously-mentioned Paatal Lok. (Credit: Facebook/NeerajKabi)
Akshay Oberoi (Illegal, Voot Select)
A popular name in the digital space, Akshay stole the show with his restrained performance in the well-received Illegal and gave strong proof of his abilities as an actor. The legal-drama has a strong cast that includes Piyush Mishra, Kubra Sait of Sacred Games fame and Neha Sharma. (Credit: DH photo)
Sharib Hashmi (The Family Man, Amazon Prime Video)
Hashmi hit it out of the park with his effortless act in The Family Man and proved that he is a gem of a performer. The show has an impressive cast that includes Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani and Kabali actor Kishore. (Credit: IMDb)
Amit Sadh (Breathe, Amazon Prime Video)
Sadh made an impact with his sincere performance in Breathe and added a new dimension to his career. The show, featuring Madhavan in the lead, received favourable reviews from all corners. (Credit: IMDb)
Vikrant Massey (Criminal Justice, Hotstar)
Massey, regarded as one of the most underrated actors in Bollywood, struck a chord with his effective portrayal of a prisoner in Criminal Justice. The show revolves around what happens when a young man finds himself on the wrong side of the law under shocking circumstances. (Credit: IMDb)
Pankaj Tripathi (Mirzapur, Amazon Prime Video)
‘Kaleen Bhaiya’ emerged as the undisputed scene-stealer of Mirzapur and left fans asking for more. He was also a part of Criminal Justice and Sacred Games. (Credit:IMDb)
Siddhant Chaturvedi (Inside Edge, Amazon Prime Video)
Siddhantadded a new dimension to the stylish Inside Edge with his stellar portrayal of a cricketer from a small town. The show, featuring Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in a key role, revolved around match-fixing in cricket and clicked with a section of the audience.(Credit: YouTube/Screengrab)