The landscape for a Zee Bangla serial actress is no longer limited to the tube. OTT platforms like Hoichoi and ZEE5 have given these actresses a second life.

A rising star and model known for her work in Khelna Bari and Mithijhora , Aratrika recently earned accolades at the Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Awards 2026 .

For many Zee Bangla actresses, life beyond the set is as curated as their on-screen roles. : Actresses like Mimi Chakraborty and Ritabhari Chakraborty

Many Zee Bangla actresses are now crossing over to ZEE5 and Hoichoi for web series. For instance, a popular face from Mithai might suddenly appear in a hard-hitting crime thriller online. This migration allows actresses to shed their "Dhup Chhaon" images and take on grey-shaded characters.