5 works of Plabita Borthakur's to watch ahead of Sutliyan

Plabita Borthakur played Anushka Sharma's younger sister in the 2014 comedy PK. She's been the face of over 20 big brands, and she's also making a mark as an exceptional artist. Plabita's latest release, the ZEE5 family drama Sutliyan, has garnered immense praise. If you are done streaming the show and want a little more of this stunning actress, here's a list of her best works.

Lipstick Under My Burkha (Amazon Prime Video)

In the 2016 Black comedy film Lipstick Under My Burkha, Plabita plays Rehana Abidi, a college fresher who sews burkhas for her family-run store. She is one of four women living in a small town in India, stifled by social norms, and is on a journey to claim her desires, even if it means shoplifting. As her courage to shoplift grows, so does her confidence in life. Her fantastic acting chops earned her a Star Screen Awards nomination for 'Most Promising Newcomer – Female'.

Ahaan (Netflix)

Ahaan is a 2019 feel-good comedy-drama featuring Plabita as Onella, a regular customer at a popular baked goods store run by the family of Ahaan (Abuli Mamaji), a young man with down syndrome. Ahaan forms an unlikely friendship with Ozzy (Arif Zakaria), a man with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The film received critical acclaim for casting an actor with down syndrome and its optimistic take on genetic disorders.

Waah Zindagi (ZEE5)

In the 2021 comedy-drama Waah Zindagi, Plabita plays Reena, the childhood sweetheart of Ashok, a poor farmer's son aiming to be an entrepreneur. The film depicts Ashok's life and struggles to make a name for himself at a time when the mass production of Chinese products is on the rise, while Indian businesses are ruined. Plabita delivers a subtle yet heart-warming performance as the supportive girlfriend.

Breathe: Into the Shadows (Amazon Prime Video)

A crime drama thriller web series, Breathe: Into the Shadows, tells the tale of a 6-year-old girl's kidnapping and the events that follow. It features Abhishek Bacchan in the lead role of Dr. Avinash Sabharwal/ J, while Plabita plays Meghna Verma, a good friend to the hard-hitting, pragmatic cop, Kabir Sawant, essayed by Amit Sadh. Although Plabita is cast in a minor role, she still manages to impress the audience with her fantastic acting chops.

Bombay Begums (Netflix)

One of Netflix's most watched shows of 2021, Bombay Begums follows the lives of 5 women from different social classes and backgrounds, connected in the grand scheme of things. It features Plabita as Ayesha, a young woman who faces an unwanted advance by a senior executive. The incident causes her to reassess her self-worth and fight for herself. Bombay Begums also features Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswami and Amrita Subhash as the leading ladies.