The big screen demanded larger-than-life stars to fill 1,000-seat theaters. The smartphone screen, however, demanded gripping stories. This democratization allowed the "character actor" to become the lead. Performers like Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Bajpayee, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui found massive fanbases through web series like Mirzapur and The Family Man .
“Baba, you worked on Aag aur Paani ,” Rohan said, dropping into the dusty armchair beside his father. “Tell me the real story. Was it Maya’s affair with the director? Did Dev sabotage her costumes?”