When 2019 was coming to an end, and we were all making resolutions for the new year, no one had the slightest clue what 2020 had in store for us. All of our plans and resolutions came crashing as everything from theatres to international flights, were shut for a good chunk of 2020. In terms of entertainment, all we were left with was our laptops/TVs and yes, shows and movies on OTT platforms.

We were lucky enough that we got some of the greatest characters and performances that made our life a little less miserable because work from home and working at home wasn’t really easy to deal with. Here are the 10 such strong characters (in no particular order) from web shows and movies that were impressive and kept us hooked to OTT platforms:

1. Harshad Mehta View this post on Instagram

It was unbelievable how Pratik Gandhi pulled off a complicated character like that of Harshad Mehta. It was a controversial character but Pratik helped us see the emotional side of the man behind one of the biggest scams.

2. Hathoda Tyagi View this post on Instagram

Hathoda Tyagi was surely one of the strongest characters that 2020 gave us. It’s not easy to show the deepest of your emotions without any dialogues but just emotions, but Abhishek Banerjee as Tyagi surely cracked it.

3. Munna Tripathi View this post on Instagram

Munna Tripathi aka Divyenndu Sharma had already made us swoon in the first season but this time, he gave us an extra dose of entertainment and conquered it with his acting chops and some extra cuss words in Mirzapur 2.

4. Beena Tripathi View this post on Instagram

Rasika Dugal as Beena was indeed a promising character and from the moment we saw her in the first season, we knew there was more to her. With the second season, we got to know her as someone who can manipulate power according to her own convenience and we wouldn't be wrong in calling her one of the strongest women characters of 2020.

5. Dhananjay Rajput View this post on Instagram

It’s sad to see that Arshad Warsi who’s a brilliant actor is always reduced to limited screen space and smaller roles but as Dhananjay Rajput in Asur, he nailed it. He is seen investigating the murder of his own wife and that’s what makes him an extraordinary character.

6. Abhishek Tripathi View this post on Instagram

As Abhishek, Jitendra Kumar was relatable and he showed the struggles of a millennial stuck in a government job, but dreams of working for an MNC. It was because of the simplicity and relatability, the character in Panchayat really stood out.

7. Kaleen Bhaiya And Sattu View this post on Instagram

When it comes to Pankaj Tripathi, we expect something powerful and unique. We had already seen Kaleen Bhaiya and in the second season, Pankaj Tripathi made sure that he doesn’t lose the edge. While Kaleen Bhaiya was a rather serious character, Sattu from Ludo had a completely different flavour to it. They both were contrasting characters but left an indelible impression on us.

8. Inspector Jatil Yadav View this post on Instagram

If you have missed Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Inspector Jatil Yadav in Raat Akeli Hai, you’re surely missing out on one of the craziest characters that had both wit and humour.

9. Kaashipur Wale Baba View this post on Instagram

Bobby Deol’s performance as Kashipur Waale Baba Nirala is gripping and people have appreciated his performance as he showed the dark side of self-acclaimed godmen in the country. In an interview with Indian Express, he said, “This was a very challenging role because now in my career, I am looking for roles that would push me to give my best. I am trying to portray characters that people would not imagine me playing on the screen.”

10. Aarya Sareen View this post on Instagram

As Aarya, Sushmita Sen delivered a powerful performance, highlighting the struggles of a single mother turned gangster. She reminded the audience of her old charm and proved that she's still got it in her.

There are a few more powerful performances like that of Kak Kay Menon in Special Ops. Which character did you love the most? Let us know in the comments section below.

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