{"id":10157,"date":"2025-07-08T12:07:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=10157"},"modified":"2025-07-08T12:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:37:11","slug":"from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/","title":{"rendered":"From Cinemas to Streaming: How Big-Screen Stars Reinvented Themselves and Ruled the Digital Realm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having dominated the movie industry, these talented performers unhesitatingly embraced the digital realm, where OTT platforms, especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/\"><b>ZEE5<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, have now become their new stage. Defying typecasting with bolds and unorthodox roles, they shattered the myth that exceptional work requires a cinema hall. Whether presented as sincere dramas, raw dramas, or captivating thrillers, each story remains everlasting. These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/web-series\"><b>OTT web stories<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stand as proof of the creative revolution we are witnessing on our screens.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Shweta_Basu_Prasad\" title=\"Shweta Basu Prasad\">Shweta Basu Prasad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Ragini_Khanna\" title=\"Ragini Khanna\">Ragini Khanna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Rajat_Kapoor\" title=\"Rajat Kapoor\">Rajat Kapoor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Ayushmann_Khurrana\" title=\"Ayushmann Khurrana\">Ayushmann Khurrana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Vinay_Pathak\" title=\"Vinay Pathak\">Vinay Pathak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Bhumi_Pednekar\" title=\"Bhumi Pednekar\">Bhumi Pednekar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Vicky_Kaushal\" title=\"Vicky Kaushal\">Vicky Kaushal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/from-cinemas-to-streaming-how-big-screen-stars-reinvented-themselves-and-ruled-the-digital-realm\/#Gulshan_Devaiah\" title=\"Gulshan Devaiah\">Gulshan Devaiah<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shweta_Basu_Prasad\"><\/span><b>Shweta Basu Prasad<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From &#8216;Makdee,&#8217; a national award-winning children&#8217;s movie, we met <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/shweta-basu-prasad\/filmography\"><b>Shweta Basu Prasad<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who has been inspiring with storytelling throughout the years. Jumping from attending television programs, she has started to perform in bold and political thrillers that often depict strong female characters. Known for her layered performances, Shweta has a strong onscreen presence. Instead of just acting, Shweta is pioneering a much-needed improvement in women&#8217;s portrayal in cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ragini_Khanna\"><\/span><b>Ragini Khanna<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/ragini-khanna\/filmography\"><b>Ragini Khanna<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the niece of Govinda, and with a family full of stars, charmed the nation with both her enchanting skills and unmatched energy. Her Evolution from television into films was highly packed with towering risks, showcasing not just her raw abilities, but daring alongside them. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/ghoomketu\/0-0-159148\"><b>Ghoomketu<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Ragini shines as she embraces the name character in a bouncy story of dream chasing and proves her talent soars far beyond being a household name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rajat_Kapoor\"><\/span><b>Rajat Kapoor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 1967 saw the Birth of Rajat Kapoor in New Delhi. He is an actor, director and writer in Indian cinema. Known for his theatre performances, he always takes a subtle approach, but his influence is notable. Rajat Kapoor masters both drama and comedy. In Mulk Unleashed, Mulkian&#8217;s cinematic production, he truly edges off his seat as a person battling within for the taste of truth behind his family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayushmann_Khurrana\"><\/span><b>Ayushmann Khurrana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redeeming the narrative on 14th September in the year of 1984, a radio host hosted a show and got to know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/ayushmann-khurrana\/filmography\"><b>Ayushmann Khurrana<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He later gained national fame when he became a sharp character actor in Vicky Donor. He further won hearts in Dream Girl with his witty voice, deftly blending hilarity with heart and charm akin to no other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vinay_Pathak\"><\/span><b>Vinay Pathak<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/vinay-pathak\/filmography\"><b>Vinay Pathak<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was raised in Bhojpur, Bihar. He dabbled in advertising before fully committing to a career in acting. His talent and warm performances enable him to add depth to each character. Portraying a father holding on to hope amid turmoil in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/chintu-ka-birthday\/0-0-165005\"><b>Chintu Ka Birthday<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, once again Vinay showcases love and steadfast determination, capturing the essence of joyous spirit in his tough times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhumi_Pednekar\"><\/span><b>Bhumi Pednekar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/bhumi-pednekar\/filmography\"><b>Bhumi<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Satish and Sumitra Pednekar&#8217;s daughter began her career as a casting assistant. She then turned into a fearless and gifted actress. Her journey from casting assistant to the award-winning actress is a trailblazed through fearless choices. In<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/saand-ki-aankh\/0-0-1z5494020\"><b>Saand Ki Aankh<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, she plays sharpshooter Chandro Tomar, proving age is just a number and giving millions of women fearlessness and belief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vicky_Kaushal\"><\/span><b>Vicky Kaushal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/vicky-kaushal\/filmography\"><b>Vicky Kaushal\u2019s<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rise in Indian cinema has been meteoric. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/uri-the-surgical-strike\/0-0-33204\"><b>URI<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he vividly portrays patriotism with \u2018surgical strike\u2019 themed valour to the emotional tempests in Manmarziyaan\u2019s complex love triangle, Vicky taps into a wide range of feelings and much depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is also India\u2019s great Sam Bahadur Kaushal as Vicky. Poise and quiet grace mark the bravery he radiates. Kaushal is not an actor but a cinematic magician who enlivens, completely assimilates himself, and then rejuvenates us with every film. Winning his way from indie productions to blockbusters, he proves the market is always responsive to genuine skill. A true phenomenon, Vicky transcends the idea of a mere actor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gulshan_Devaiah\"><\/span><b>Gulshan Devaiah<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/gulshan-devaiah\/filmography\"><b>Gulshan Devaiah<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is from Bengaluru, having completed his education at NIFT, which enabled him to start a career in fashion design. His passion was uncovered to be filmed, and thus his true journey commenced. Acclaimed for raw, textured performances, he injects raw energy into each shot. In<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/commando-3\/0-0-1z5494026\"><b>Commando 3<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, he impresses with his riveting performance in a thriller of suspense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These stars showed us that true talent is not constrained by genre; it just requires the proper script to shine. From cinematic legends to internet sensations, their foray into OTT has been pure magic. By indulging in risky scripts and multi-dimensional characters, they redefined stardom in the era of streaming. On television, they became big stars, and viewers discovered memorable performances that linger long after the credits roll.\u00a0 In a world of <\/span><b>OTT trending now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these actors continue to define what\u2019s worth watching and remembering.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having dominated the movie industry, these talented performers unhesitatingly embraced the digital realm, where OTT platforms, especially ZEE5, have now become their new stage. Defying typecasting with bolds and unorthodox roles, they shattered the myth that exceptional work requires a cinema hall. 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