Sushmita Sen, Manoj Bajpayee, Saif Ali Khan and Sobhita Dhullipala: Do you know the digital debuts of these Bollywood stars?

Noted actress Sushmita Sen recently made an impressive digital debut with the Hotstar original Aarya, thus adding a new dimension. The powerhouse performer, however, is not the first B-town star to make an impact in the OTT space. Here is a look at the first web shows of some popular actors:

Saif Ali Khan (Sacred Games, Netflix) | ‘Chotte Nawab’ played the role of an out-of-luck cop in the well-received Sacred Games. The show made a solid impact with its bold content and gripping presentation, opening new avenues for the underrated star.

Neha Sharma (Illegal, Voot) | Neha played the role of a feisty lawyer in the hard-hitting Illegal, giving proof of her acting abilities. The legal thriller touched upon sensitive issues such as sexual assault. The cast included Piyush Mishra, Kubra Sait and Akshay Oberoi. Credit: PR Handout

Ashvini Bhave (The Raikar Case, Voot Select) | Veteran actress Ashvini played a layered character in the Voot Select original The Raikar Case and proved that she has ‘still got it’. Credit: PR Handout

Dia Mirza (Kaafir, Zee5) | The underrated actress hit the right notes with her mature performance in the well-received Kaafir, which featured her in the role of a Kashmiri woman. The show had political undertones and this has piqued curiosity. Credit: PR Handout

Arshad Warsi (Asur) | Arshad, who impressed fans with his stellar performances in the Munnabhai franchise, played the lead role in the Voot Select original Asur. The show revolved around what happens when the wife of a CBI officer is murdered under mysterious circumstances. Credit: PR Handout

Huma Qureshi (Leila, Netflix) | Huma, who has been a part of quite a few popular Bollywood films, made her digital debut with a sincere performance in Leila. The show featuring the Gangs of Wasseypur 2 actress, in the role of a determined mother, received decent reviews and clicked with the target audience. Credit: PR Handout

Sobhita Dhulipala (Made In Heaven, Amazon Prime Video) | Sobhita grabbed a fair deal of attention with her bold and confident performance in the Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti-created Made in Heaven. The web series, featuring Arjun Mathur in the lead, highlighted the social dynamics of Delhi. Credit: IMDb

Karisma Kapoor (Mentalhood, AltBalaji) | ‘Lolo’ played the role of an overworked mother from a small town in the much-hyped Mentalhood. The series proved to be a treat for the target audience, helping Karisma revive her career. Credit: IMDb

Rajeev Khandelwal (Haq Se, AltBalaji) | The popular television and Bollywood actor made a solid impact with his effortless performance in the Ekta Kapoor-backed Haq Se, which revolved around the innocent aspirations of four sisters. Credit: IMDb