Ahead of The Royals, stream Sakshi Tanwar’s crown-worthy performances across OTT

After redefining her career on OTT platforms with power-packed performances across genres, Sakshi Tanwar went from adored television character Parvati to a dependable force in digital storytelling. Get ready for her next big part in the May 9, 2025, Netflix series The Royals! In the meantime, take a peek at her impressive OTT career. Several of her titles are available on OTTplay Premium.

Sakshi Tanwar’s performances across OTT

Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat

The series had Sakshi Tanwar reunite with her Bade Achhe Lagte Hain co-star Ram Kapoor, which marked her OTT debut. In this romantic tale, a famous alcoholic in recovery and a straight-talking counsellor develop an unusual romance. Sakshi brought a gentle warmth to the role of Dr Tripurasundari Nagrajan. The romantic drama continued to do well for the three seasons.

The Final Call

Sakshi Tanwar delved into the realm of psychological thrillers as air traffic controller Kiran Mirza in this suspenseful aviation drama. She anchored a story about a disturbed pilot threatening to crash a plane mid-air with a composed yet emotionally powerful performance. To an anxious story, the actor added gravitas and cool authority.

Mission Over Mars

In M.O.M., Sakshi Tanwar played the part of Nandita Hariprasad, a prominent scientist at ISRO, and the mission was based on India's Mars Orbiter Mission. Critical acclaim went to the actor for her performance as a passionate yet pragmatic leader in this ensemble series that championed women in science.

Dial 100

In the film, Sakshi Tanwar portrayed the role of Prerna Sood, a mother whose nightmare becomes a reality when a murderous lady kidnaps her in order to get her son. She embodied the role's helpless terror and maternal instinct with a combination of quiet power and honest passion. The actor gave a riveting performance alongside Manoj Bajpayee and Neena Gupta in a plot that was full of surprises and moral grey areas. Sakshi was present the whole time, even though she was in a supporting role.

Mai: A Mother’s Rage (Netflix)

Mai featured Sakshi Tanwar as a distraught mother who, in the wake of her daughter's unexplained murder, unearths the layers of a criminal plot, making it one of her most riveting parts to date. Her tragic and eerie metamorphosis from a timid housewife into a courageous detective was wrenching. The actor's series-carrying abilities were further demonstrated in this Netflix original.

Sharmajee Ki Beti (Prime Video)

Playing the role of Jyoti Sharma, a middle-aged schoolteacher dealing with isolation, menopause, and motherhood, was a welcome change from Sakshi Tanwar's typically fiery personas. In this slice-of-life dramedy, she demonstrated her ability to handle lighter stories, which allowed her to delve into vulnerability and humour.

The Royals (Netflix)

The upcoming romantic comedy-drama The Royals is her first venture into this genre. Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter appear in this Netflix series, which takes place in an Indian royal family's realm and a contemporary business world. The actor plays the role of a royal queen and onscreen mother to Ishaan's character.