With quality theatrical releases becoming increasingly scarce in recent years, audiences have turned to OTT platforms for engaging entertainment. Beyond introducing a new generation of talent, digital platforms have also revived the careers of several beloved 90s stars.

From Madhuri Dixit and Sonali Bendre to Kajol, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor, these actresses are breaking the mould. Through gripping dramas, thrillers and family sagas, they are delivering some of their most memorable performances yet, while connecting with a whole new generation of audiences.

90s Bollywood Actresses Making Big On OTT 

Actress OTT Series
Madhuri Dixit The Fame Game, Maja Maa, Mrs Deshpande, Maa Behen
Sushmita Sen Aarya Season 1,2 and Taali
Karisma Kapoor Mentalhood, Brown
Kajol Trial Season 1, 2, Lust Stories 2, Two Much
Sonali Bendre The Broken News, Raakh

Madhuri Dixit

  • Madhuri Dixit made her OTT debut with The Fame Game (2022). She played a Bollywood superstar whose sudden disappearance exposes the dark secrets hidden behind fame, family, and the entertainment industry.
  • Madhuri Dixit also starred in Maja Ma (2022). She played a perfect homemaker whose peaceful family life turns upside down after a shocking truth from her past comes to light.
  • Madhuri Dixit impressed viewers in Mrs Deshpande (2025). In the psychological thriller, she played a convicted serial killer who helps the police track down a dangerous copycat murderer.
  • Madhuri Dixit was most recently seen in Maa Behen (2026). The dark comedy thriller explored misogyny and societal judgment, with the actress leading a powerful and thought-provoking story.

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Sushmita Sen

  • Sushmita Sen made a strong OTT impact with Aarya. She played a woman forced to enter the criminal underworld to protect her family. The crime thriller became one of the biggest successes of her career.
  • Sushmita Sen also earned praise for Taali (2023). She portrayed transgender activist Gauri Sawant and highlighted her inspiring journey and fight for the rights of the transgender community.

Karisma Kapoor

  • Karisma Kapoor stepped into the digital space with Mentalhood (2020). The series focused on modern parenting and motherhood, with Kapoor playing a relatable mother dealing with everyday challenges.
  • Karisma Kapoor recently starred in Brown (2026). Based on Abheek Barua's novel City of Death, the crime drama explored grief, guilt, redemption, and the search for second chances.

Kajol

  • Kajol made her OTT debut with The Trial: Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha. She played a homemaker who returns to her legal career after her husband's involvement in a major corruption scandal.
  • Kajol was also seen in Lust Stories 2. She played Devyani, a woman trapped in an unhappy and abusive marriage, delivering one of the anthology's most talked-about performances.
  • Kajol expanded her OTT presence with Two Much alongside Twinkle Khanna. The chat show featured candid conversations with popular Bollywood stars and celebrity pairings.
 

Sonali Bendre

  • Sonali Bendre made a successful OTT debut with The Broken News. She played a respected news channel editor navigating ethical conflicts, newsroom rivalries, and the pressure of modern journalism.
  • Sonali Bendre recently won praise for her role in Raakh. The crime thriller, loosely inspired by the 1978 Ranga-Billa case, showcased her in a gripping and intense story.