MUMBAI: OTT platforms are changing the way content is created, desired, and consumed.

Digital as a medium allows actors and director to not only do unconventional work but also experiment with bold and unique concepts.

ZEE5 is considered one of the foremost platforms when it comes to experimentation. It recently launched a first-of-its-kind sci-fi thriller web series titled Skyfire. The eight-episode series highlights the ecological disruption created by man and the aftermath that humanity will face in the form of natural calamities. It is adapted from the bestselling book Skyfire by author Aroon Raman.

The project stars a promising star cast including Prateik Babbar, who plays a journalist; Sonal Chauhan, a historian; Jisshu Sengupta, a budding politician; and Jatin Goswami, an intelligence officer.

Well, these actors have made quite a bold move and are playing challenging roles. Speaking about experimentation, several actors have played challenging roles on TV and in Bollywood. They have pushed the envelope by taking up roles that would challenge and put them out of their comfort zone.

The first superstar that comes to mind is Mr Amitabh Bachchan, who hit a masterstroke with his performance in the movie Paa. He played a 12-year-old boy named Auro who had an extremely rare genetic disorder called progeria. The film was critically acclaimed, and Big B’s role as Auro is still considered as his one of the best performances on the silver screen.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has proved his acting prowess by playing varied roles. His performance as dwarf in Zero was critically acclaimed. Even though the movie did not do well at the box office, viewers appreciated Shah Rukh’s performance.

Talking about television, Colors’ Shakti changed the entire idea of content by bringing a show on a transgender. Actress Rubina Dilaik received a lot of appreciation for her unconventional and bold choice of role as Saumya (a transgender) in the show. It takes colossal guts to do this on Indian TV. Her subtlety and poise make her a strong contender in the telly business.

In terms of online content, ZEE5 has a number of shows to entertain and engage all types of audiences. And their latest offering, Skyfire, is being appreciated by the audience for both its content and performances.

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