Over the past year, the streaming industry has gifted us with many unforgettable characters who have left their mark on both our screens and hearts. From their edgy style to their lovable characters, these characters were brought to life through excellent performances and have quickly won the love of fans, and are now called #ZEE5GameChangers. As we prepare to ring in the New Year, let’s take a moment to remember some of the most famous and enduring characters who left a priceless mark on our minds.
1. Huma Qureshi as Tarla – Tarla:
In ZEE5’s original film, ‘Tarla’, Huma Qureshi masterfully brings to life the character of a home chef who leaves a lasting impression far beyond the ending title. With her honest and nuanced performance, Qureshi does not let Gujarati colloquialism take over her reputation, preferring minimal use of it which adds to the authenticity of the character. Tarla is a woman with aspirations that defy societal expectations, supported by her husband, Naleen (Sharib Hashmi), but the constraints of gender role expectations force her to take a back seat. Qureshi’s convincing performance captures the complexities of Tarla, making the character very relatable, but also making her seem isolated.
2. Nawazuddin as Bone/Harika – ‘Bone’:
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his extraordinary acting ability, recently played a transformational role as a transgender in the ZEE5 original film ‘Haddi’. Siddiqui’s character is beautifully fleshed out, reflecting the complexities of real-life individuals. Nawazuddin acknowledged the diversity of sensitivity and expression often found in transgender personalities. His character began to generate buzz and excitement with the release of character images. Siddiqui’s role in ‘Haddi’ is not just a performance; It is a guide that resets expectations for authentic portrayal of transgender people in Indian cinema.
3. Pankaj Tripathi AK Srivastava as – Kadak Singh:
Pankaj Tripathi’s performance in ‘Kadak Singh’ by A.K. There is nothing small about Srivastava, who communicated with the audience as well as the audience. Tripathi’s performance is a true force, creating a deep connection with the audience. In bringing Srivastava to life, Tripathi operates from a spectrum of wide-ranging emotions, creating a deep connect with the audience. Be it delving into the intricacies of financial crimes or portraying the subtle dynamics of a father-daughter relationship, Tripathi’s magnetic screen relatability strikes the right tone with the audience.
4. PC Solanki as Manoj Bajpayee – ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai’:
Manoj Bajpayee excels in the role of PC Solanki in “Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai”, which marks a significant change in the ZEE5 content map. His portrayal of PC Solanki takes the character to new heights and the honesty it exudes resonates with the audience. “Just One Man Is Enough” is a great legal courtroom drama. The story revolves around a man’s battle against the truth and to successfully achieve conviction in a rape case of a self-claimed Godman. This character personifies his commitment to the truth and his spirit to achieve justice.
