Zainab Dipannita Patra’s expedition into the world of modeling and influencing began via Instagram; very soon, she became one of the famous faces in OTT entertainment in India. Independent and uninhibited in her on-screen performances, her style was quick, and she found a place in the adult web series genre.
1. Panty (2024) -Atrangii
Role: Rashmika
Platform: Atrangii
Format: Single-episode web series
After its release on 2 November 2024, Panty represented Zainab’s first opportunity in web platform acting. She embodied Rashmika, a simple and traditional girl hailing from a small-town background, an understated introduction to her skillful portrayal of subtle and earthy characters.
2. Balam Pichkari (2025) – Ullu
Role: Jhumki
Platform: Ullu OTT
Episodes: 7
This one has Zainab playing the lead role of Jhumki. The backdrop is bold, the kind of bold Ullu originals love to set, whereas Balam Pichkari is a stylized, dramatic web series with shades of various themes. This one was definitely among the most talked-about projects of 2025 for her.
3. Ansh (2025) – Ullu
Platform: Ullu OTT
Episodes: 7
Ansh is another Ullu web series of 2025, and Zainab stars in it as well. Though details about her role are not widely publicized, the show continues her streak of bold, character-driven performances that have become her signature style on the platform.
Why These Roles Define Her OTT Journey
Bold Choices, Bigger Impact: Projects serve as a stepping stone for Zainab’s gradually morphing screen personality, from the sensitive portrayal in Panty to the challenging storylines of Balam Pichkari and Ansh.
OTT Platform Strategy: Initiating with Atrangii, then Ullu, puts her among the highest-rated adult-content platforms.
Lead Roles: Within a year of her coming into being, she was already a familiar name in the leading cast of numerous celebrated web series.
Quick Chronology: Zainab Patra’s Web Series Timeline.
Title Platform Year Role/Notes
Panty Atrangii 2024 Rashmika – debut web series role
Balam Pichkari Ullu 2025 Jhumki – lead in this edgy, multi-episode series
Ansh Ullu 2025 The lead role – continuing her collaboration with Ullu
Final Thoughts
Within just over a year, Zainab Patra has carved a signature brand in the OTT space. She began with a sincere film debut and transitioned to daring, character-driven stories showing her range, confidence, and willingness to tread bold narratives. Going ahead with the trajectory of her career, viewers can take their bets for many more path-breaking roles that will bring focus to her madly talented self.
