Mainstream Bollywood actors who played the lead in web shows

With the evolution of digital space, Bollywood seems to be finding it tough to keep up with the always-progressing world of entertainment. The medium of entertainment which began with stage shows to films and now web shows; the audience has also been appreciating the new medium with open arms.

While the modes of entertainment over the years seemed to have changed and popular mainstream Bollywood actors also seem to be keeping up with the trend and willing to experiment with the new challenges that digital platforms have to offer. Saif Ali Khan to Rajkummar Rao and many other actors willingly took up the challenge and excelled as the lead on the digital platform. Check out the list of actors here:

Actor Bobby Deol, who made his comeback on the silver screen with 'Race 3' has left the audience stunned with his stellar performance as the lead in MX Player's web series 'Aashram'. The show has received a good response from the audience and fans have been all praise for the 51-year-old actor.

Popularly known for his on-screen kissing and charismatic performances, Emraan Hashmi teamed up with Shah Rukh Khan to make his debut on the digital platform last year. The two came up with espionage-thriller titled 'Bard of Blood' in which Hashmi essayed the role of a special agent. With Hashmi delivering a breath-taking performance, the presence of talented actors like Kirti Kulhari, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vineet Kumar Singh and Jaideep Ahlawat added the much need star value.

One of the most popular Indian web show 'Sacred Games' which marked the Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan's debut on the digital platform, turned out to be a masterstroke for his career. Saif's honest performance helped him win over the audience and prove his skills as a versatile actor. Meanwhile, the show also featured any other B-town actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi and Ranvir Shorey. Meanwhile, post the success of 'Sacred Games', Saif is all set to feature in his next web show titled as 'Tandav'.

Manoj Bajpayee's web show 'The Family Man' is an action-drama which revolves around a common man, who works for the National Investigation Agency while trying to maintain a balance between his professional and personal life. Bajpayee's down to earth brilliant performance as a special agent in this show left everyone on the edge of their seats. The underrated actor once again proved his acting skills in this coming of the age espionage which is touted as one of the best family entertainers on the digital platform.

Rajkummar Rao stepped into the shoes of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the digital show 'Bose: Dead/Alive' and left the audience starstruck with his perfection and ability to get into the skin of his characters. With the detailed costumes and props from the '30s and '40s era, the show was enriched with top quality performers and the best production designs, gave it an added advantage.

Not only Bollywood but Ali Fazal has been busy with his upcoming Hollywood projects as well. One of the most promising actors of current times, Fazal has never shied away from experimenting with his on-screen personas. Be it on the silver screen or the digital platform, the talented actor has always managed to impress us all. His stellar performances in digital shows like 'Bang Baaja Baaraat', 'Mirzapur' (and its sequel) was hailed by the critics as well.