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Women’s Day 2026: Unforgettable female characters on OTT that left a lasting impact

Updated On: 07 March, 2026 03:11 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

Women’s Day 2026 is a celebration of strength, resilience, and the inspiring journeys of women across the world. In the ever-growing world of OTT storytelling, female characters have broken stereotypes and redefined what it means to be powerful, complex, and unforgettable. Here’s a look at some unforgettable female characters on OTT that left a lasting impact.

Best female performers on OTT

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Best female performers on OTT
Sobhita Dhulipala - Made in HeavenIn Made in Heaven, Sobhita Dhulipala plays Tara Khanna, a sophisticated wedding planner whose polished exterior hides layers of ambition, vulnerability, and emotional conflict. As the co-founder of the luxury wedding planning company Made in Heaven, Tara navigates Delhi’s elite social circles while dealing with the complexities of her own marriage.

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Sobhita Dhulipala - Made in Heaven

In Made in Heaven, Sobhita Dhulipala plays Tara Khanna, a sophisticated wedding planner whose polished exterior hides layers of ambition, vulnerability, and emotional conflict. As the co-founder of the luxury wedding planning company Made in Heaven, Tara navigates Delhi’s elite social circles while dealing with the complexities of her own marriage.

Vaani Kapoor - Mandala Murders
In Mandala Murders, Vaani Kapoor takes on the role of Rea Thomas, a determined CIB officer investigating a chilling series of ritualistic killings in the fictional town of Charandaspur.

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Vaani Kapoor - Mandala Murders

In Mandala Murders, Vaani Kapoor takes on the role of Rea Thomas, a determined CIB officer investigating a chilling series of ritualistic killings in the fictional town of Charandaspur.

Karishma Tanna – ScoopAn ambitious crime journalist navigating a high-profile controversy, Jagruti’s story reflects courage, perseverance, and the strength to stand tall amid intense scrutiny.

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Karishma Tanna – Scoop

An ambitious crime journalist navigating a high-profile controversy, Jagruti’s story reflects courage, perseverance, and the strength to stand tall amid intense scrutiny.

Shefali Shah – Delhi CrimeAs the determined DCP leading complex investigations, Vartika Chaturvedi showcases leadership, empathy, and unwavering resolve in the face of challenging cases.

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Shefali Shah – Delhi Crime

As the determined DCP leading complex investigations, Vartika Chaturvedi showcases leadership, empathy, and unwavering resolve in the face of challenging cases.

Kajol - The Trial
In The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha, Kajol delivers a compelling performance as Noyonika Sengupta, a devoted housewife who is forced to reclaim her identity as a lawyer after her husband, played by Jisshu Sengupta, is jailed on charges of sex and corruption. Kajol portrays Noyonika’s emotional turmoil and quiet strength with remarkable conviction.

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Kajol - The Trial

In The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha, Kajol delivers a compelling performance as Noyonika Sengupta, a devoted housewife who is forced to reclaim her identity as a lawyer after her husband, played by Jisshu Sengupta, is jailed on charges of sex and corruption. Kajol portrays Noyonika’s emotional turmoil and quiet strength with remarkable conviction.

Shabana Azmi - Dabba Cartel
In Dabba Cartel, Shabana Azmi delivers a commanding performance as the formidable matriarch who quietly pulls the strings of a seemingly ordinary network of women.

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Shabana Azmi - Dabba Cartel

In Dabba Cartel, Shabana Azmi delivers a commanding performance as the formidable matriarch who quietly pulls the strings of a seemingly ordinary network of women.

Sushmita Sen – AaryaA devoted mother pushed into extraordinary circumstances, Aarya takes charge of her husband’s criminal empire to protect her family, revealing remarkable inner strength.

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Sushmita Sen – Aarya

A devoted mother pushed into extraordinary circumstances, Aarya takes charge of her husband’s criminal empire to protect her family, revealing remarkable inner strength.

Madhuri Dixit - Mrs Deshpande
Mrs Deshpande may not have worked entirely as a series, but Madhuri Dixit’s performance stands apart. She stars as a cunning serial killer, where she portrays a complex, manipulative character helping police catch a copycat.

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Madhuri Dixit - Mrs Deshpande

Mrs Deshpande may not have worked entirely as a series, but Madhuri Dixit’s performance stands apart. She stars as a cunning serial killer, where she portrays a complex, manipulative character helping police catch a copycat.

Ananya Panday - Call me Bae
In Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday steps into the role of Bella “Bae” Chowdhary, a privileged fashionista whose glamorous life comes crashing down, forcing her to start from scratch in Mumbai. Ananya brings a breezy charm to the character.

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Ananya Panday - Call me Bae

In Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday steps into the role of Bella “Bae” Chowdhary, a privileged fashionista whose glamorous life comes crashing down, forcing her to start from scratch in Mumbai. Ananya brings a breezy charm to the character.

Raveena Tandon – Aranyak
Making her digital debut with Aranyak, Raveena Tandon was lauded for her fierce and relatable performance as a police officer. Set in a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh, the series focuses on Kasturi Dogra (Tandon) and Angad Malik (Parambrata Chatterjee), two cops who fight tooth and nail to solve a dangerous case.

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Raveena Tandon – Aranyak

Making her digital debut with Aranyak, Raveena Tandon was lauded for her fierce and relatable performance as a police officer. Set in a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh, the series focuses on Kasturi Dogra (Tandon) and Angad Malik (Parambrata Chatterjee), two cops who fight tooth and nail to solve a dangerous case.

Huma Qureshi – MaharaniFrom a homemaker to the Chief Minister of Bihar, Rani Bharti’s journey reflects resilience, intelligence, and the ability to rise above political and personal challenges.

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Huma Qureshi – Maharani

From a homemaker to the Chief Minister of Bihar, Rani Bharti’s journey reflects resilience, intelligence, and the ability to rise above political and personal challenges.

Rasika Duggal – MirzapurIn the gritty world of Mirzapur, Beena Tripathi stands out as a woman who quietly claims power in a deeply patriarchal setup. Beena evolves from a seemingly restrained daughter-in-law into a woman who learns to navigate, challenge, and subtly manipulate the power dynamics around her.

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Rasika Duggal – Mirzapur

In the gritty world of Mirzapur, Beena Tripathi stands out as a woman who quietly claims power in a deeply patriarchal setup. Beena evolves from a seemingly restrained daughter-in-law into a woman who learns to navigate, challenge, and subtly manipulate the power dynamics around her.

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Classical dancer Suravi Handel performs Bharatanatyam along the walkway near King Circle flyover in Matunga East. PIC/Rane Ashish

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