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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Avneet Kaur, Anushka Sen, Jannat Zubair; From small screen to streaming stars: How these child actors grew into OTT icons
Once known for their innocent faces on Indian television, these child actors have gracefully grown into confident, versatile performers in the fast-paced world of OTT entertainment. Their journeys—from daily soaps and reality shows to powerful digital roles—reflect not just personal evolution, but also how India's content landscape has transformed. With diverse roles, global recognition, and dedicated fan bases, these stars are proving that early fame was just the beginning. Ahsaas Channa: From Divine Roles to Digital Darling Many remember her as the lovable child in Oh My Friend Ganesha and from mythological shows like Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev , but Ahsaas Channa has since reinvented herself as a prominent face on the web. With popular shows like Girls Hostel , Kota Factory , and Sisters , Ahsaas has carved out a strong digital identity. Her ability to portray layered, relatable young characters has made her one of the most loved names among Gen Z OTT audiences. Avneet Kaur: From Dancing Star to Digital Diva Avneet Kaur began her journey at the age of 8 with Dance India Dance – Li'l Masters , impressing everyone with her charm and talent. She smoothly transitioned into TV with shows like Meri Maa and rose to fame with Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga as the leading lady. Now, she's exploring her place in the OTT universe with projects like Babbar Ka Tabbar and Party Till I Die , while also maintaining a strong presence across social media platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jolie-Pitt Family Shows Support For Shiloh's Change Drivepedia Undo Anushka Sen: A Global Face in the Making Starting with Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli , Anushka Sen grew to prominence with shows like Baal Veer and Jhansi Ki Rani . On OTT, she's impressed with Dil Dosti Dilemma and Crash , building a strong connect with digital viewers. But Anushka's ambitions now span beyond India. She became the Honorary Ambassador of Korean Tourism in 2023 , and has worked on her first Korean film Asia , and show Crush . Speaking exclusive to Etimes, Anushka said, 'I like to focus on multiple things and I'm capable of doing that because I love what I do.I feel I'm representing India globally, and that makes me happy.' Anushka Sen Returns from Cannes in Style Jannat Zubair: From Phulwa to Fierce Competitor Jannat Zubair, who won hearts as the little girl Phulwa on Colors TV, has steadily built her career with a range of TV roles. As she grew older, she explored reality TV through Khatron Ke Khiladi and is currently seen in the reality game show The Traitors . With a strong digital following and polished presence, Jannat continues to expand her creative choices. Siddharth Nigam: From Ashoka to Action-Filled Avatars Siddharth Nigam started strong with his Bollywood debut as young Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3 , and quickly became a TV star with roles in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat , Chandra Nandini , and Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga . On OTT, he's taken on more stylised, modern roles in series like Escaype Live , Amly , Blue Tick , and Hai Junoon , signaling his readiness to experiment and evolve with the times. Rajat Tokas: From Historical Hero to OTT Explorer Rajat Tokas became a household name with historical TV dramas like Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan and Jodha Akbar . Known for his intense expressions and quiet strength, he's now exploring more nuanced and darker characters in digital storytelling. While his OTT projects are still under wraps, the actor is clearly preparing for a shift in tone and medium. Mahima Makwana: Quietly Bold, Steadily Rising Mahima Makwana started young with TV shows like Balika Vadhu and Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke . Today, she stands tall alongside Bollywood heavyweights like Emraan Hashmi and Naseeruddin Shah in her OTT project Showtime and the gritty political drama Rangbaaz . Speaking to the ETimes, she confessed feeling the weight of responsibility: 'It's like carrying a huge responsibility on one's shoulders. I'm already very critical of my work and push myself constantly. But getting to work with names like Dharma Productions is a dream come true. It's something I never thought was possible—but maybe I manifested it.' These actors—once beloved as child stars—are now redefining themselves through powerful OTT roles. Their journeys reflect more than personal ambition; they signal a generational shift in Indian entertainment, where screens may have changed, but talent continues to shine brighter than ever. As storytelling evolves and boundaries blur, these young performers stand as proof that early fame doesn't fade—it transforms.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Was looking for something with different shades: Mohit Raina on playing negative role
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Mohit Raina , best known for TV show "Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev" and films such as "Shiddat" and "Uri: The Surgical Strike", says he was eager to break out of good guy roles and that's when "Kankhajura" came his way. Raina essays the antagonist Max in the SonyLIV series, directed by Chandan Arora. It also stars Roshan Mathew. "I was deliberately not taking up anything else because I wanted to experiment. And that's the time when this opportunity came to me and I just grabbed it. I really didn't have to think even for once whether I should do it or not. So everything fell in place for me because I was looking for something that has different shades," the actor told PTI in an interview. Asked if playing a negative role came with any challenges, Raina said it was just like any other project. "But yes, it requires some kind of homework and preparation. A little more than what you would usually do because that's something that you are playing for the first time. I don't have a habit of watching the monitor while working. "In this case, I would really look at my director twice or I would go and watch it to understand whether I have done the right thing, or we are going towards the same alignment that we thought about this character on paper... by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Because what is there on paper and actually doing it while working, is very different," he said. Raina rose to fame with "Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev", where he essayed the role of Lord Shiva. The series ran between 2011 and 2013. He also portrayed Shiva in the 2013 series "Mahabharat". But the actor is done with mythological characters, at least for now. "I don't think I would want to go that route right now." However, he wishes to step into the shoes of a historical figure in the future. "If given an opportunity, I would want to play a historical figure because it's been really long. I have not done anything historical. someday, some historical part comes my way." The "Uri" actor also expressed his eagerness to explore the comedy genre. "Comedy is something that I really want to do right now. So, I think comedy is something that I want to do," he said. Raina is happy with the way audiences have received "Kankhajura", which is the Hindi adaptation of critically-acclaimed Israeli drama series "Magpie" (2019). Calling Mathew a "fantastic actor", Raina said he had a great experience working with him and has followed his work before. "I think Roshan is one of the most secure actors that I have met in my life. Usually, a two-character thing can become a little tricky to play with. I have followed his work earlier, 'Parasite' and other series and other movies, a couple of them in Malayalam also. I think he was a fantastic actor," he said. Following years of television and films, Raina made his OTT debut in 2019 with the drama series "Bhaukaal". The actor said the transition to streaming space was smooth. "I think I was fortunate enough that the makers were ready to work with me and they wanted to work with me. They had trust and faith. It was a very smooth transition and a very smooth platform for me."
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Was looking for something with different shades: Mohit Raina on playing negative role
New Delhi, Actor Mohit Raina, best known for TV show "Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev" and films such as "Shiddat" and "Uri: The Surgical Strike", says he was eager to break out of good guy roles and that's when "Kankhajura" came his way. Raina essays the antagonist Max in the SonyLIV series, directed by Chandan Arora. It also stars Roshan Mathew. "I was deliberately not taking up anything else because I wanted to experiment. And that's the time when this opportunity came to me and I just grabbed it. I really didn't have to think even for once whether I should do it or not. So everything fell in place for me because I was looking for something that has different shades," the actor told PTI in an interview. Asked if playing a negative role came with any challenges, Raina said it was just like any other project. "But yes, it requires some kind of homework and preparation. A little more than what you would usually do because that's something that you are playing for the first time. I don't have a habit of watching the monitor while working. "In this case, I would really look at my director twice or I would go and watch it to understand whether I have done the right thing, or we are going towards the same alignment that we thought about this character on paper... Because what is there on paper and actually doing it while working, is very different," he said. Raina rose to fame with "Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev", where he essayed the role of Lord Shiva. The series ran between 2011 and 2013. He also portrayed Shiva in the 2013 series "Mahabharat". But the actor is done with mythological characters, at least for now. "I don't think I would want to go that route right now." However, he wishes to step into the shoes of a historical figure in the future. "If given an opportunity, I would want to play a historical figure because it's been really long. I have not done anything historical. someday, some historical part comes my way." The "Uri" actor also expressed his eagerness to explore the comedy genre. "Comedy is something that I really want to do right now. So, I think comedy is something that I want to do," he said. Raina is happy with the way audiences have received "Kankhajura", which is the Hindi adaptation of critically-acclaimed Israeli drama series "Magpie" . Calling Mathew a "fantastic actor", Raina said he had a great experience working with him and has followed his work before. "I think Roshan is one of the most secure actors that I have met in my life. Usually, a two-character thing can become a little tricky to play with. I have followed his work earlier, 'Parasite' and other series and other movies, a couple of them in Malayalam also. I think he was a fantastic actor," he said. Following years of television and films, Raina made his OTT debut in 2019 with the drama series "Bhaukaal". The actor said the transition to streaming space was smooth. "I think I was fortunate enough that the makers were ready to work with me and they wanted to work with me. They had trust and faith. It was a very smooth transition and a very smooth platform for me."
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TV actress Puja Banerjee breaks down after duped of all her life savings by someone she trusted, had to even mortgage her home
TV actors Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been quietly fighting a storm. The popular television couple, known for their roles in shows like Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna and Devon Ke recently opened up about a heartbreaking chapter in their lives—falling victim to a massive financial scam that wiped out all their savings. Their revelation, shared through a candid vlog, has left fans stunned and deeply sympathetic. Puja Banerjee, visibly emotional, shared that the past few months have been the most difficult period in their life. With growing concern from well-wishers, Puja said they finally felt the time was right to come clean. The scam, they revealed, was not the work of a stranger but someone they had known and trusted deeply—someone who had been part of their inner circle for three years. Fighting back tears, Puja admitted they're still in shock and trying to accept that they may never recover the money they lost. She said what made the situation even harder was the emotional toll it's taken on them, especially on Kunal, who she described as being deeply affected. 'It took us a long time to speak about it. We still get overwhelmed,' she shared. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Kunal Verma opens up Kunal, too, shared his side of the story, talking about how betrayal from someone they considered family left them emotionally shattered. They had tried to shield the truth from even their own family, but with the situation worsening and recovery efforts hitting roadblocks, they knew it was time to share the truth publicly. "We trusted someone blindly... and we lost everything," he said. The actor claimed that the person who betrayed them was a close acquaintance whom they had known for 3 years and used to frequently visit their house as well. Puja visits Hanuman Temple The financial blow has been so severe that Puja revealed they had mortgaged their home to arrange the funds they eventually lost. With recovery uncertain, the possibility of losing their home now looms large over the family. In a touching moment from her latest vlog, Puja visited the Icchapurti Hanuman temple with her son, seeking strength to face the difficult road ahead. She shared that the same temple had blessed her career's beginnings—and now, in her darkest time, she returned to it in hope and faith. Her prayer was simple yet heartbreaking: that her child continues to have a roof over his head and that their family finds the strength to overcome this crisis. As her son sweetly recited the Hanuman Chalisa beside her, Puja's voice trembled with emotion. 'I'm asking for courage, not comfort,' she said, 'so I can fight this storm and rebuild everything we've lost.'
News18
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mohit Raina To Return As 'Mahadev' Lord Shiva In Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana?
Last Updated: Mohit Raina's portrayal of Lord Shiva in the television series Devon Ke is remembered as one of his best performances. Nitesh Tiwari is pulling off the biggest casting coup for his upcoming film, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor. The film already has a stellar star cast with big names like Yash, Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol. Now, recent reports claim that Mohit Raina will reprise his role as Mahadev Shiva in the film. Mohit Raina is best known for playing Lord Shiva on television for several years. As per portals like India Forums, Mohit Raina is currently in talks to play Lord Shiva in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana. Reportedly, their negotiation is in advanced stages. However, it is important to note that there is no confirmation on this yet. Mohit Raina's portrayal of Lord Shiva in the television series Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev (2011–2014) remains one of the most iconic performances in Indian television history. His calm yet powerful presence, dignified demeanour, and strong screen presence brought depth and authenticity to the role of Mahadev. Meanwhile, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana already stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. While Yash plays the antagonist, Raavan, Sunny Deol will reportedly be seen as Lord Hanuman. The film will also feature Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. Ravi Dubey will be seen as Lakshman, and Arun Govil will play King Dasharatha. Kunal Kapoor, who will play Lord Indra in the film, exclusively told News18 Showsha earlier, 'This is a very important film in our cultural history. It's a really important part of our cultural ethos. I think it's important that you have filmmakers and people to give it the kind of scale it needs. This is mounted at a scale that we've never seen before." He explained, 'It is going to be something very special that deserves the kind of movie that the story should have. I am very excited about it. I think the audience is going to be surprised by what they see." As for the film's release, Ranbir Kapoor and Nitesh Tiwari have locked Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 for Ramayana Part 1 and Ramayana Part 2, respectively. As per reports, the second part of the franchise will also be shot this year by October. First Published: May 31, 2025, 09:36 IST
