If your home screen is stacked with fresh episodes and cliffhangers, it’s a great time to meet the ZEE5 TV show actors driving those plot twists. After 20+ years covering Indian television, I can tell you this much: when you know where a performer comes from—the training wheels, the detours, the audacious comebacks—you watch differently. You don’t just binge a serial; you trace a career in real time.
Sharad Kelkar — Tumm Se Tumm Tak
A heavyweight returning to nightly fiction after years of film/OTT, Sharad Kelkar slips into Aryavardhan—billionaire, gentleman, and surprisingly tender romantic lead—in Tumm Se Tumm Tak. It’s the Hindi remake of Tula Pahate Re, and Kelkar owns the May–December arc with age-appropriate nuance; even he’s said he’s choosing parts that suit his years and gravitas now. On set in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, the show leans into realism while showcasing that quietly magnetic Kelkar baritone we’ve missed on TV. Chemistry with Niharika Chouksey is the soul of the series—and yes, it’s intentional and grounded.
Abhishek Sharma — Vasudha
If Vasudha feels centered even when the story explodes, thank Abhishek Sharma, who plays Devansh (“Dev”) with un-showy strength. His journey—from engineering and an MBA to prime-time lead—gives him a practical spine that reads on camera. As Dev, he’s measured, morally steady, and the kind of anchor who lets the storm whirl without losing the compass. Fan love has followed: award shout-outs, anniversary milestones, and a steady drip of “Dev did the right thing” comments that every daily-soap hero dreams of.
Vijayendra Kumeria — Jagriti: Ek Nayi Subah
Post-leap, Vijayendra Kumeria steps in as Suraj and changes the temperature of Jagriti. He brings lived-in intensity to a world of drug trials, power games, and a heroine who needs an equal, not a handler. If you’ve followed his career, you know he favors agile, restless protagonists—men who plot and pay, then plot again. Here, opposite the show’s young title character, the tone is restrained and adult; the show’s own record confirms the casting shift and its aims.
Shagun Pandey — Saru
Every festival slate needs a heartthrob with principles; Shagun Pandey answers at dandiya night and beyond on Saru. As Ved Birla—a lecturer with a spine—he does the small heroic things right: standing up in rooms that want him seated, defusing chaos without speechifying, and turning a public moment into a promise when it counts. Prep stories about him “going full teacher mode” aren’t PR fluff; he’s detailed about homework, diction, and manner—useful when your co-star is a debutante and the story counts on credibility.
Bharat Ahlawat — Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile
In a show that treats timing as a third lead, Bharat Ahlawat plays Raghav to Ayushi Khurana’s Reet on Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile—equal parts stubborn and sincere. What stands out is his willingness to let the romance breathe; the performance doesn’t rush a confession, it earns it. Trade listings and show pages place him squarely as male lead, and the recent addition of a parallel lead only sharpened his choices—less bluster, more under-the-skin work. If you like your ZEE5 TV show actors subtle rather than shouty, this is your watch.
How to build a smarter binge around ZEE5 TV show actors
Start with temperament. If you want velvet-and-venom romance, lead with Sharad Kelkar’s Tumm Se Tumm Tak; if you’re in the mood for moral ballast, pivot to Abhishek Sharma in Vasudha. Crave a grittier register? Vijayendra Kumeria’s Jagriti is your anchor. For a Friday-night heart reset, slide into Shagun Pandey’s Saru. Close the loop with Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile—Bharat Ahlawat keeps the tone modern and conversational. This actor-led shuffle keeps your queue lively and your attention engaged.
Navaratri Special on ZEE5: SVOD ➜ AVOD (Limited Period)
Beginning 22 September, on-air TV shows on ZEE5 flip from subscription to free (AVOD) for nine days—across languages. Think of it as a Navaratri sampler: premium episodes you can stream by registering once, with no paywall during the window. If you’ve been meaning to test-drive these ZEE5 TV show actors, this is your cleanest runway—catch up on arcs, compare performances, and decide which lead you’re following to the finale. (Set reminders; free windows tend to vanish faster than we plan.)
ZEE Apnotsav — Watch & Win (Hindi only)
Also from 22 September through Diwali, ZEE Apnotsav — Watch & Win turns viewing into a game night. Answer in-show questions during Hindi telecasts to enter for prizes—from Sabyasachi jewels to a mega prize: a home in a Tier-II city. A ZEE5 extension is in the works so app viewers can play seamlessly. Translation: while you track your favorite ZEE5 TV show actors, you might also notch a festival win.
Why these five names matter right now
Sharad Kelkar brings stature to a risky, age-gap romance; Abhishek Sharma holds a stormy family saga steady; Vijayendra Kumeria is the thinking person’s prime-time hero; Shagun Pandey gives mainstream heart without pandering; Bharat Ahlawat keeps a contemporary love story honest. Together, they’re why this season’s ZEE5 slate is binge-worthy across moods. Actor-first viewing is the fastest way to curate a great week: pick a performance, build a lineup around it, and let the algorithm follow your taste—not the other way around.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
