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Ssanjay Gaggnani opens up about his powerful evolution from playing a villain on TV to lead on OTT; says 'The shift isn't just big, it's personal'
ETimes | March 25, 2026 2:39 AM CST

Ssanjay Gaggnani is an actor who has been able to win the hearts of the audience through his great performances in a variety of shows like ' Kundali Bhagya ,' ' Naagin ,' etc. Recently, he was seen entertaining the audience through his acting skills in the web series ' Vinny Ki Kitaab .' Currently, he is shooting for a new show in Lucknow.

From years of being loved and hated for his powerful performances as antagonists in various shows, the actor is now marking a new phase in his career with a new platform, and it is nothing less than a transformation for the actor. Playing a lead character , the actor says, “The shift isn’t just big, it’s personal. I have spent years living in the skin of powerful antagonists, but stepping into a lead on OTT feels like finally being seen in my entirety. It’s not a transition, it’s an evolution.”

For Ssanjay, OTT has been a chance to delve deeper into his craft and explore emotions that TV might not allow him to explore.Says Ssanjay, “For me, OTT has been a chance to explore vulnerability, depth, and layers that TV might not allow me to explore as an actor. It’s a space that allows the actor in me to breathe a little freer and dare a little more.”