Indian web series has grown to become one of the best sources of inspiration and entertainment, thanks to the advent of Netflix and amazon prime.
To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of the best Indian web series that you’d love to watch on repeat.
Here is the list of Best web Series To Watch in 2023:
Thriller & Action
Farzi
Remember the time when Shahid Kapoor was only known for his looks? Well, now you can check him out in his new era in his OTT debut, Farzi. Starring actors like Shahid Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon, and Bhuvan Arora, Farzi is a one-of-a-kind thriller. The TV Series revolves around an artist who gets stuck in a con job with high stakes and an energetic, charismatic task officer on a mission to amend the country of his mistakes.
Taaza Khabar
If you cannot decide on the genre of your next watch, you’re at the right place! Start your day right with Taaza Khabar, an Indian fantasy comedy thriller that stars Bhuvan Bam in a new light. Widely known for his YouTube channel, BB Ki Vines, Bhuvan Bam’s promising acting has helped bring the intriguing concept to life. The story follows a sanitation worker who comes across magical powers leading to a new chapter in his life. Watch Taaza Khabar on Disney + Hotstar and experience the thrill like never before!
Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke
If you love political and patriotic storylines, Jaanbaaz Hindustan is for you. The series takes you all over India and can be a treat for avid travellers. Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke revolves around an IPS officer who becomes the lead investigator on a bomb attack case by ISIS. If you’re familiar with Bollywood’s terrorism movies, the plot wouldn’t seem anything new. But, we guarantee you’ll surely love the acting and direction which makes it a great watch!
Trial By Fire
If you’re looking for an emotional, gut-wrenching series featuring Bollywood’s jewels, Trial By Fire is the perfect fit. Casting Abhay Deol, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Anupam Kher, Trial By Fire revolves around a couple. The couple is loving parents and has a really lovely family when they’re hit by a tragedy. Trial By Fire follows their difficult and resilient journey towards justice over two decades. Watch the series on Netflix and be prepared to shed some tears!
Cat
Every narrative and incident has suspense as well as is full of excitement, making for an incredible masterpiece that the director has produced for Netflix from beginning to end. Randeep Hooda plus the other of the actors deliver outstanding appearances in the gripping thriller CAT. Therefore you could also give one such movie a try if dramatic dramas with intriguing story twists catch your attention.
Randeep Hooda has certainly succeeded with CAT. He instils a deep sense of humanism in Gurnam. Every shot that Hooda is in draws the audience in with the appropriate level of gravity for his role. Abhishant Rana, who plays his junior counterpart, dominates the stage with his facial gestures. You will be moved by instances like Gurnam’s powerlessness while pleading with his sibling to abstain from drug use and Madam Aulakh’s revelation of her history.
Dharavi Bank
The series streaming on MX player and released on 19 November 2022. The drama storyline Dharavi Bank is set in India’s biggest slum, Dharavi, that depicts the fascinating life of Thalaivan, over criminal with a 30000 Crore enterprise who is portrayed by Suniel Shetty. That gangster leader controls a significant portion of Dharavi thanks to his wealth and influence.
Janvi Surne gives the command to raid Thalaivan’s residence in an effort to break Thalaivan’s influence over him. She enlisted Jayant Gavaskar, another Joint Commissioner who already seemed to possess a personal motivation to take over the Thalaivan and aid her in completing this objective.
Khakee: The Bihar Chapter
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This chronicles the conflict among Chandan Mahto, a “terrific criminal,” and “brilliant cop” Amit Lodha. Despite Ranjan Kumar narrating the Netflix series, which is centered on the novel authored first by legitimate Amit Lodha, Lodha with Mahto are followed from their “humble” start to those action-packed conclusions.
According to the portrayal, Lodha is an upright policeman who is willing to take a hostage in exchange for the protesters clearing the train routes.
Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy
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Looking for another thriller with a plot threaded with terrorism? Well, Mukhbir is the perfect watch for you, then! Set in the time after the Sino-India war era, the story follows an expert Indian spy who enters Pakistan on a crucial mission to stop an attack. Watch the riveting series on Zee5 and stay hooked on the edge of your seat with its enriching plot.
Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein
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If you’re familiar with shows with a premise similar to ‘You’, then this Netflix original should also be up to your satisfaction. Starring Shweta Tripathi, Anchal Singh, Tahir Raj Basin, and Saurabh Shukla, the show has an IMDb rating of 7.0.
The show tells the story of a sociopathic woman, the daughter of a powerful politician, hell-bent on marrying a small-town man. Things get darker as this man himself embarks on a dangerous journey to free himself from the clutches of this mysterious woman.
Vadhandhi
Vadhandhi is remarkable because of its excellent composition. The script is lengthy and well-written, which is uncommon in the emerging Tamil web series market. Each scenario takes its moment to establish itself, and the monologues flow very well. It is also blatantly brave to discuss the negative aspects of things. A gorgeous young girl is murdered, as witnessed from the Rashomon-like observations of a relentlessly obsessed police officer, an author mesmerized by her charm, as well as an unscrupulous news journalist.
Undekhi
With a great rating of 8.0 and amazing direction by Ashish R. Shukla, this show is available on Sony Liv. The show is entertainingly chaotic. It starts with the murder of a public performer and dancer. We are drawn into the hidden lives of the influential Atwal family. The stars include Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Surya Sharma.
Paatal Lok
Hindi television has not come up with too many satisfying crime thrillers, but this web television series has been a total game-changer. The show stars an amazing cast consisting of Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Neeraj Kabi, Ishwar Singh, Swastika Mukherjee, and more.
The performance of Ahlawat in particular has been noteworthy in the show which captures the strange, contradictory truths of India.
Dahan: Raakan ka Rahasya
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Dahan is quite an interesting watch and mixes the rare element of India’s occult practices with politics. The actors include maestros like Saurabh Shukla, Ankur Nayar, and Rajesh Tailand. The story is that of a disgraced IAS officer who faces a wrong accusation. In order to clear his name he involves himself in a strange case from Shilaspur.
The show includes 9 episodes and has an IMDb rating of 7.5. The movie has some amazing graphics and the performances are worthy of applause. The series includes 4 writers, who have done a memorable job. This is a horror/thriller that we haven’t seen in a long time onscreen.
Shiksha Mandal
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This story is a rare find among regular material that we find in Indian cinema and show. The series got direction from Syed Ahmad Afzal. Moreover, it has been written by Ravi Kumar Tiwari. The wonderful cast includes Gauhar Khan, Gulshan Devaiah. And Pawan Malhotra. The show has a rating of 7.4 on IMDb, but we can say with confidence that it deserves more.
The story is about education mafias in India. Aditya, a coaching teacher, is forced to fight this world when his sister gets trapped in the mafia scandal. Together with a courageous police officer, we see the series disentangle the dark side of the education syndicate
Aranyak
This show stands out among the Hindi web series on Netflix. Raveena Tandon remains the star of this amazing crime thriller with amazing performances by prime cast members. The director of the show is Vinay Waikul. The show is set in a picturesque, fictional town within Himachal Pradesh. Here, we encounter two conflicted police officials trying to solve the rape and murder case of a teenage girl. The show has received a good rating of 7.8 from IMDb.
House of Secrets
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House of Secrets presents a spine-chilling and fascinating docu-series on the infamous ‘Burari Deaths’. From paranormal elements to real footage of one of the oddest events we’ve seen in a while- the show can be a tantalizing experience.
It is a 3-part series created by Leena Yadav and Anubhav Chopra. The music has been composed by our greatest maestros- A.R. Rehman and Qutub-E-Kripa. If you wish to delve into the psychology of extremist, cultist, thinking- this is the show for you.
Tabbar
Veteran Actress Supriya Pathak never fails to amaze with her almost too real performances. She has done it again in ‘Tabbar’- a Punjabi thriller created by Harman Wadala. The show also stars the incredible Paval Malhotra as Omkar Singh, who remains the central character.
An unintentional exchange of travel bags puts Singh’s family in a precarious whirlpool where bloodshed and lies keep mounting. The performances are incredible and the SonyLiv show is among the most nightmarish and woeful on our list.
Hello Mini
This is a romantic thriller directed by Faruk Kabir and starring Anuja Joshi. There are a total of 3 seasons with 35 episodes. It has a user rating of 8.2 on IMDb. The show revolved around an independent girl with a perfectly normal life until she encounters a strange stalker/admirer. Many lies unfold as the show progresses, making the run quite enjoyable.
Samantar
This show has the most exciting storyline ever. We confront two individuals with the same destinies, including ‘identical palm lines’. The story has interloping timelines, the narrative is very unique, as a young man tries to change his destiny by knowing his future through another man’s life. The series stars Swapnil Joshi, Tejaswani Pandit, and Nitish Bhardwaj.
Matsya Kand
The show is rather exceptional and has an IMDb rating of 9.0. You will catch some memorable performances by ever-impressive Ravi Kishan, Ravi Dubey, and Piyush Mishra in this show. Matsya Thada is a genius conman and a charming master of disguise. The wrestling struggle between him and a ruthless cop leads to a cat and mouse chase that will have you at the edge of your seat at all times. Stream the show directed by Ajay Bhuyan on MX Player today.
Rudra
Here is a Hotstar special starring India’s favorite Ajay Devgan. Super-cop Rudra Veer Singh is seen dealing with some maze-like mysteries construed by psychopathic minds. Rudra also remains ever-mysterious, heightening the puzzle. Actress Raashi Khanna has also done a superb job and the show is an official remake of British ‘LUTHER’. The director of the series is Rajesh Mapuskar.
Your Honor 1 and 2
The show stars the amazing Jimmy Shergill in a thriller drama about a judge, desperately trying to save his son who is involved in a hit-and-run case. There are a total of 22 episodes that can be streamed on Sony Liv. The show has been adapted from the Israeli series ‘Kvodo’. The web series has been directed by Eeshwar Nivas and can be an interesting watch.
The Great Indian Murder
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The show talks about the murder of a notorious industrialist Vicky Rai. The line of suspects keeps building up and the plot thickens with every episode.
With an IMDb rating of 7.3, this show can be streamed on Disney Hotstar. We see some impressive performances by Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha, and Ashutosh Rana. The series has been directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.
JL 50
If you are all about mystery and thrillers, JL 50 is the perfect web series for you. Starring Abhay Deol in the lead, JL 50 revolves around an investigation officer trying to solve the travel mystery case of a plane disappearing and crashing 35 years later. The inspector’s team looks at several angles and pursues different leads.
Most people believe this series is inspired by the various incidents of planes disappearing and crashing several years later. This is what makes JL 50 all the more interesting to watch. The Sony LIV show will keep you hooked right from the beginning to the end.
Bhaukaal
This show is inspired by real-life events of IPS Navneet Sikera of Muzaffarnagar. The city is infamous for being the ‘crime capital of India’ and SSP Naveen finds himself in deep waters with the two ruling gangs. ‘Naveneek Sikera’ is the reason this show is probably the best one here. His admirable and exemplary strategies as an official will have you kneeling in respect. Moreover, actor Mohit Raina has perfected the role to the tee.
The Last Hour
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This is some of the most exciting action you will see in a while. The story has a supernatural element and focuses on a ‘Shaman’ communicating with the dead. He joins forces with a police officer to solve a rape and murder case. The series can be streamed on Prime Video. It stars Sanjay Kapoor, Karma Takapa, and Shahana Goswami.
Ek Thi Begum
This is another show inspired by truly gut-wrenching events. The MX Player show has an amazing rating of 9.1 and stars Anuja Sathe. There are 2 seasons to indulge in with 26 episodes. This has some truth from the story of Mumbai’s well-known ‘Sapna Didi’ who upturned the world of the infamous Dawood Ibrahim.
Vadham
You can stream this Tamil crime web series on MX Player. The show has been written and directed by Venkatesh Baby and stars Sruthi Hariharan. If you miss the vibes of the original Singham, then this show will leave you thrilled and content.
The series captures the life of a fierce lady-cop determined to solve the case of a known businesswoman with her all-women team of officers. The action sequences are the selling factor here and the acting remains impressive.
Hasmukh
Hasmukh is an Indian dark comedy following the life of a small-town guy. What makes Hasmukh watchable? Well, this guy is a timid comedian turning into a serial killer. The storyline, dialogue, and twists make it worth a watch.
The series stars Vir Das, the co-creator and writer, Ranvir Shorey, Amrita Bagchi, Ravi Kishan, and Manoj Pahwa in powerful roles. The dialogues and storytelling were absolute jewels. Watch Hasmukh on Netflix and witness the perfect blend of comedy and thrill.
Sacred Games 2
Sacred Games is indeed one of the best web series that depicts action, crime, and drama powerfully. Having its roots in the book Sacred Games, the storyline primarily revolves around Sartaj Singh, a Mumbai police officer, and a gangster named Gaitonde who even thinks him to be the God. You will find yourself traveling through a series of mysteries, drama, deeper corruption in law, and lots of fighting and action that make it worth the watch. As the name of this Indian web series suggests, the whole story is designed as a part of a game or a play and keeps you glued to the end of each episode with lots of excitement.
The Gone Game
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This is a lockdown thriller that some people might like to wrap their heads around. To sum up, this show is a thrilling murder mystery which doesn’t match up to the likes of ‘Searching’ but somehow deals with the idea of isolation well.
Although Hindustan Times has called the show overly ambitious, we have to give it its due credit as a part of experimental cinema- after all, it is not every day that you get to see something like this.
Asur
Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti are together cast in this Voot thriller, which shows the cat and mouse race between the authorities and a serial killer who is gifted with religious fanaticism.
In India, religion can be very corrosive, and the show has managed to capture just that without any hassle. To anyone who didn’t get enough of sacred games and wants to feel the same thrill- this show might be a good watch.
Bard of Blood
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An Indian web television series starring Emran Hashmi and launched on Netflix, India, is a seven-episode series produced by Sharukh Khan’s production house – the Red Chillies Entertainment. The show tells the story of a disgraced intelligence agent, Kabir Anand, who gets back in the field to rescue agents captured by the Taliban.
Tandav
Political Hindi movies or series either end up losing their plot or win the hearts of everyone. Tandav is an Indian political thriller web series starring Saif Ali Khan, Sunil Grover, Dimple Kapadia, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Anup Soni, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and Dino Morea. India is the largest democracy in the world, but is politics as simple as we think?
Code M
An ALT Balaji’s thriller web series Code M, the web series with which the famous Jennifer Winget has debuted in the digital streaming platforms, is a constituent of eight episodes that impress the audience to a great extent.
Breathe
A crime series launched in January 2019, Breathe has undoubtedly taken Indian storytelling to another level. The plot revolves around the lives of ordinary men who are faced with unexpected situations.
Kabir Sawant, a talented officer of the criminal division, assembles the missing pieces of unrelated deaths, all of which lead him to a common suspect. It is exciting to watch how the drama unfolds between the suspect who is trying to save his dying son and the officer who is adamant to impart justice.
Delhi Crime
Depicting the most notorious rape case in India, Delhi Crime has won major critical acclaim since it aired the first season. Its second season has also been announced after the success of the first.
Hostages 2
Hindi crime thrillers with riveting performances and exceptional storylines are rarely found. Hostages is a web series checking all these boxes and is a gem to the Indian entertainment industry. It is the official adaptation of its Israeli namesake web series.
The plot has several shocking twists, which add to the suspense and drama. Starring Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra, and Mohan Kapur, the series shows a surgeon whose family is captured and blackmailed to assassinate the chief minister during the procedure. The gripping and intriguing show keeps us on the seat’s edge waiting for the revelations. You can watch Hostages on Disney + Hotstar and get your fill of crime thrillers.
Criminal Justice
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This Indian crime thriller is based on the BBC show of the same name. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, it stars Jackie Shroff, Vikrant Massey, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupriya Goenka, and Mita Vashist. The show is a good combination of thrill, drama, and crime, which will keep you on the edge of your seats.
Aditya is accused of murder after a girl ends up dead in his cab following a drug experience and one-night stand. He wakes up to find the girl dead and a knife in his hands. He has to find out what exactly happened that night and prove his innocence in front of the police and justice system before it is too late and he ends up in jail.
Poison
A Zee5 original starring Arbaaz Khan, Riya Sen, Tanuj Virwani, and Freddy Daruwala, Poison is a crime thriller that has one season and 11 episodes to date. It is a perfect amalgamation of drama and thrill, with some great performances and an interesting premise.
The story depicts the experiences of Ranveer, who moves to Goa after being released from jail, to get revenge against his enemies. The other two protagonists are DSP Vikram and a don named Antonio Verghese. Vikram sets out to catch Verghese, who operates in Goa, where his mission gets entangled with Ranveer’s life as well.
Smoke
Smoke is a crime mystery thriller set in the beach state of Goa. It stars talented actors like Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Mandira Bedi, Gulshan Devaiah, Amit Sial, etc. It explores the themes of crime, drugs, and the mafia in India.
Goa has a peaceful existence amidst its beaches and parties. But a double murder suddenly shatters the illusion of safety and bliss in the state. Following that, ACP Pereira gets to the task of cleaning the state and getting rid of its drug cartels and other crimes, after being approached by the CM.
Whiskey Cavalier 
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This American comedy/drama/thriller/action series premiered in February 2019 and is available to stream online on Amazon Prime. It has the perfect mixture of a spy thriller, comedy, and relationships, both personal and professional. The series has aired ten episodes to date.
Abhay 3
Abhay Pratap Singh is the brave, not so chivalrous cop, who can outrun and outsmart every criminal that comes his way. The episodes of the show are 35 minutes of absolute entertainment, at least for people who do not want to gain much in the form of “facts”.
However, whatever you might say of the show, it continues to be enthralling, and surprising, satisfying all the viewers that have become its devoted watchers.
The Investigation
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The Investigation is another brilliant crime thriller on Eros Now starring Hiten Tejwani, Leena Jumani, and Aryamann Seth. It tells the story of crime, conscience, and coincidence, set against the backdrop of Mumbai.
An investigative officer in Mumbai’s Crime Branch is handed a murder case, which raises doubts in his find about his own innocence. Now the question is whether he will turn himself in or use his position to deflect the course of the case.
Another point to consider is whether this murder was an accident or there was a major conspiracy behind the death and cover-up.
The Final Call
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Another brilliant Zee5 original thriller, The Final Call has an illustrious cast including Arjun Rampal, Sakshi Tanwar, Anupriya Goenka, Neeraj Kabi, Javed Jaffrey, and Vipin Sharma. This show is full of adrenaline-pumping moments and tells a gripping story of adventure on a flight.
Captain Karan Sachdev decides to commit suicide while piloting Skyline flight 502, thus putting more than 300 passengers at risk.
An ATS team comprising airline officer Kiran Mirza jumps into action to save the passengers on board. The question is whether they will be able to successfully save the passengers and make this mission a success.
Rangbaaz
Rangbaaz is a Zee5 original crime thriller series that debuted in December 2018. This series is set in the 1990s against a backdrop of rural Gorakhpur. It stars actors like Saqib Saleem, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Aahana Kumra, Ranvir Shorey, Ravi Kishan, etc. It is based on the true story of Shri Prakash Shukla, a notorious gangster in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The series depicts the story of its protagonist, here called Shiv Prakash Shukla and his journey from being a DDU student to becoming one of the most wanted criminals in India.
There are other characters like Ram Shankar Tiwari and Chandra Bhan Singh, who are also inspired by real-life characters during this era.
Kaushiki 
Kaushiki is a modern age thriller that is available on Viu. It was released in 2018 and has had one season until now. The illustrious cast of this show includes Sayani Gupta, Rannvijay Singha, Omkar Kapoor, Namit Das, Madhurima Roy, etc. It explores the themes of friendship, trust, and loyalty, amidst a backdrop of crime and thrill.
The show revolves around a group of friends who seem perfect at first look but all of them have deep dark secrets that can change their lives. The story depicts how secrets and lies can damage even the best of friendships and infiltrate even the most high-class world of glamour. The show has interesting characters and delves deep into the human psyche.
Flesh
- Directed by: Danish Aslam
- Presented by: Eros Now
- Starring: Swara Bhaskar, Mahima Makwana, Akshay Oberoi, Vidya Malvade
A Simple Murder
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- Cast & Crew: Priya Anand, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Amit Sial, Sushant Singh
- Director: Sachin Pathak
- Presented By: Sony Liv
Breathe Into The Shadows
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- Cast: Abhishek A. Bachchan, Amit Sadh, Nithya Menen
- Director: Mayank Sharma
- Presented By: Amazon Prime Video
13 Mussoorie 
Mussoorie is a suspense thriller set in the backdrop of the beautiful mountain city of Mussoorie in India. This series has one season and six episodes as of now. It stars actors Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shoaib Ahmed, Viraf Patel, Ashwini Koul, etc. The series tells the ominous story of a serial killer amidst a mysterious background.
Aditi Bisht, a brave journalist, and daughter of a police officer sets out to find the mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of Aks. After making a startling revelation, she decides to close the case without naming the culprit.
However, her plan is shaken to the core when another copycat killer emerges in place of Aks, who seems to be even more deranged than the original one.
Truth or Tamanna? 
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Truth or Tamanna is a web series of the missing person thriller genre, which is available for streaming on Viu. It has one season and 13 episodes on air. The series stars Priyanshu Jora, Kushal Punjabi, Abhitesh Khajuria, Vrushika Mehta, Suchit Singh, and Himani Sahani.
The story is based on Tamanna and Dhruv, who love each other. Before catching a flight to London together, Tamanna mysteriously disappears. Dhruv investigates his girlfriend’s disappearance and comes in touch with a whole other world, where he has to question whether he actually even knew Tamanna or not.
Through the events that follow, Dhruv explores the shady world of dancers and comes across many shocking revelations.
Operation Cobra 
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Operation Cobra is a spy thriller that can be streamed on Eros Now. It stars Gautam Gulati, Ruhi Singh, Nyra Banerjee, and Tarun Khanna. It has six episodes to date.
Karan, an Indian spy agent discovers that someone within the ranks of Indian intelligence is working for a terrorist organization called Radical Posture Group. The enemy wants to make terrorism a global trade, for which he is ready to sacrifice millions of lives. Karan sets out to save the world from this psychopath, knowing full well that he cannot trust anyone around him.
Apharan 2
The nationwide audience loved this flawlessly filmed Voot Select show during its first season. The second season is just as promising with unforgettable performances by Arunoday Singh, the supremely talented Nidhi Singh, and many more irreplaceable cast members. Director Siddharth Sen Gupta has received worldwide acclaim for his complex, integrated work. There is great suspense and mystery with enough action and thrill to keep you hooked.
Alisha
Alisha is a fine combination of the fashion and mystery thriller genres, giving India its first fashionable female detectives who solve crime with aplomb.
The protagonist Alisha, who has been living abroad in a varsity, is deported to India after being wrongly accused of drug dealings. Landing in Mumbai, Alisha begins her dabbling in the world of crime noir. Far removed from conventional crime thrillers, Alisha is a perfect show for 20 something women who want both fashion and mystery in their life.
The web series has a star cast including Lianne Texeira and Sarah Hashmi. Catch this series on YouTube for a unique viewing experience.
Comedy & Drama
Minus One 2
If you’re a FilterCopy fan, Minus One 2 is for you! Starring Aisha Ahmed and Ayush Mehra, Minus One 2 is a great story about a couple. The familiar faces and great acting gave it the realistic touch it needed. In the series, the couple moved in together but later broke up. However, they decided to live together as roommates and Minus One is a glimpse into their lives after that.
Lockdown with My Crush
Haven’t all of us imagined spending a few days with our crush? Well, Lockdown with My Crush follows Shivam Sharma, a bachelor who lives with his roommate. Shivam gets the opportunity to spend lockdown with his crush and sure enough, chaos and hilarity ensue. Watch this light, entertaining series on Prime Video and binge on it over the weekend.
Jab We Matched
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Dating apps have become a large part of our lives and Jab We Matched is a great story revolving around it. Different from a usual dating show, Jab We Matched revolves around four individuals with differing perceptions about dating apps. They meet each other with different goals in mind and hilarity ensures. Watch Jab We Matched on Amazon miniTV and enjoy the visuals and screenplay. The drama and surprise twists are enough to keep you hooked on the show.
Rafta Rafta
Another series where you can see Bhuvan Bam in his best element, Rafta Rafta is perfect for a binge-watch! The series revolves around a newlywed couple who are different from the usual romantic ones. Instead, they’re a bit awkward and as they start learning about each other, they start learning about themselves too. The TV Series is the perfect mix of comedy and romance making it the perfect watch for a date night.
Sixer
As you might have suspected, Sixer is a story of a group of local cricket players and enthusiasts bent on winning the neighbourhood cricket competition. However, the local politicians keep creating problems and causing chaos. Sixer, the popular web series on Zee5, follows their individual battles towards victory. The amazing direction and acting ensure you connect from the first scene itself!
Girls Hostel
In 2018, once the media in the Indian market was through a revolutionary transition, Girls Hostel debuted. The programme that highlighted female friendships by placing them in a difficult environment originated from a similar source. A hostel seems comparable to a prison, wherein each inmate must overcome challenging circumstances in order to obtain anything.
The lifestyle of college females is the subject. They have certain management problems, but the system ignores them and doesn’t even consider that individuals have difficulty. The plot revolves around their efforts to combat the system as a group and the administration team after they reconciled and left their own problems behind.
Half Pants Full Pants
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Do you remember the good old days of childhood when life was full of dreams? Well, Half Pants Full Pants will surely transport you to those lovely times! The TV Series, adapted from Anand Suspi’s autobiography, revolves around a young boy and his life adventures. Half Pants Full Pants is a great family watch with your family on Amazon Prime over the weekend!
Meet Cute
The plot of Meet Cute is centred on what occurs when total strangers connect and talk about their lives. Each the narrative contains a dilemma and has been sensitively portrayed. For her elegant screenplay, freshman director Deepthi Ganta deserves praise. Her skill as a filmmaker is evident in the approach she developed a pertinent conflict and wrapped up the storylines with appropriate justification.
The spectator is captivated by Deepthi’s characteristics, demeafnor, attire, and emotional problems since they are so well done. The web series’ powerful feelings that have been well-balanced without being theatrical are yet another important strength.
NCR Days
This is another very recent entry in our list. This phenomenal show has and iMDb rating of 9.2. Doubtlessly, the plot, direction, and wonderful performances of the actors of this show are among the best we’ve seen so far. The show is about a small town guy. He moves to a big city and navigates his life there along with people who think, act, and have very contrasting life, when compared to his own.
The actors include Nikhil Vijay, Raghvika Kohli, and Ambrish Verma. This comedy drama is 40 minutes long. The director of the show is Ambirsh Verma, who also wrote the story. Furthermore, the movie’s creative director is Anant Singh Bhaatu.
Mumbai Diaries
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Mumbai Diaries is a ‘medical drama’. The amazing cast is one reason it is deemed the best Indian web series of 2022. These include the likes of Konkana Sen, Shreya Dhanwanthar, Tina Desai, and Mohit Raina.
The series is set during the Mumbai attacks of 26/11. The story revolves around the lives of Bombay General staff and their fateful experiences on the same night. Directed by Nikhil Advani and Nikhil Gonsalves with electrifying precision, you can watch the show on Prime Video.
Chakravyuh
This is a crime drama available on MX Player. The show stars Prateik Babbar, Simran Kaur Mundi, and Ashish Vidyarthi. Chakravyuh has an IMDB rating of 7.4. The show begins with the gruesome murder of a college student. Young Inspector- Virkar is called to the scene to solve the enigmatic mystery.
Director Sajit Warrier has done an excellent job at unfolding some of the darkest human emotions. This is the best web series for a quick, tantalizing watch.
Escaype Live
Escaype Live explores the darker side of social media. 6 different individuals go to some extreme, often unethical, measures to win a huge sum from a social media app. The app is called ‘Escaype Live’ and tests human morality in unprecedented ways. You can stream the show on Hotstar. Director Siddharth Tewary has been applauded for the extraordinary concept of the show.
Some prime cast members include Siddharth, Waluscha De Sousa, and Javed Jaaferi. This is one of our favorites among the best web series 2022.
Rocket Boys
You can catch this show on Sony Liv. This historical drama stars Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, Regina Cassandra, and other wonderful actors. This is the story of world-famous scientists Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha and Dr. Vikaram Ambalal Sarabhai.
The show shall take you through some of India’s most historical benchmarks in the field of nuclear science and The Indian Space Program. The audience shall be reminded of the toils that many national figures went through up to India’s first rocket launch.
Human
This is perhaps the best web series to watch in the ‘dark-drama’ genre of 2023. Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, the show stars Shefali Shah and Kirti Kulhari among many more. The 10-episode series has been directed By Vipul Shah and Mozez Singh.
If you weren’t already aware of the unethical human drug testing practices ongoing in India, then prepare to be shocked and even horrified. With a mix of neo-noir and tech-noir, this show will introduce you to the world of pharmaceutical scams.
Bestseller
The show stars India’s favorite Mithun Chakraborty, Arhan Bajwa, and Shruti Hassan among others. The show gets a rating of 5.9 from IMDb. Although it’s not the best we have from director Mukul Abhyankar, it can prove entertaining.
The story is about a novelist who meets a budding writer at the time of his writer’s block. Unseemly enough, he decides to use her story for his next project. Turbulence hits when a film assistant viciously attempts to destroy everything he holds dear.
Maharani
Maharani is another Hindi political drama that is set in the state of Bihar. Starring Huma Qureshi in the lead along with Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Kani Kusruti, and Inaamulhaq, Maharani is a powerful socio-political drama.
The SonyLIV drama is inspired by what happened in Bihar after Lalu Prasad Yadav made his homemaker wife Rabri Devi his successor. The series highly dramatizes the political times and portrays the hurdles the protagonist, a novice, has to face. This SonyLIV drama has been critically acclaimed but is worth a watch.
Ray
The Indian film industry has very anthologies, and Ray is one of them. The Netflix series is based on the works of Satyajit Ray and features Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Harshvardhan Kapoor, and Kay Kay Menon in the lead.
The series includes Satyajit Ray’s works from different genres. From satire to psychological thrillers, Ray portrays four short stories by the revered writer and filmmaker Satyajit Ray. If you can’t make up your mind about selecting a film, watch Ray on Netflix for its wide range of genres.
Campus Diaries
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The series of 12 episodes can be streamed on MX Player. Quite like the show above, the show is a coming-of-age drama revolving around 6 friends of Excel University. It has a rating of 9.1 on IMDb and is much appreciated by its target audience. The creators include Abhishek Yadav and Prem Mistry, who have successfully created a light-hearted but hear-warming show.
Dhindora
The millennial kids who are a little grown-up now know how important Bhuvan Bam was in our lives back when he started his YouTube channel. The show stars and has been created by Bam himself. It revolves around the life of a middle-class man ‘Babloo’ who wins a lottery and immediately finds his daily life undergoing drastic changes. The narration is comedic, although some might say it lacks true insight.
Panchayat 2
Some people have called panchayat a ‘comedy series, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The shoe is actually a witty satire on the ancient system of Panchayats that has somehow managed to persist till today in India.
The show has been produced by Viral Fever and it talks about the life of an engineering graduate who ends up working as the secretary to the Panchayat of the village of Phulera in Uttar Pradesh.
Chopsticks
This Netflix original film starring Abhay Deol, Mithila Palkar, and Vijay Raaz has had its fair share of criticism from film critics as well as from mainstream audiences alike. Each of the characters is uniquely thought-out – a young and timid working girl in Mumbai who has just bought her first car.
Hostel Daze
Nostalgia brings pleasure and sadness, but the overwhelming memories make us feel good. If you want to go back to your college days and delve into the thrilling and adventurous life you had, Hostel Daze is the best web series you can watch. Engineering colleges are known to be fun and the series places you right in the middle of the lives of four friends.
Featuring Shubham Gaur, Adarsh Gourav, Luv Vispute, Nikhil Vijay, Ahsaas Channa, Harsha Chemudu, Ayushi Gupta, and Sahil Verma, Hostel Daze manages to remind us of our best days. Experience the rush, friendship, and good old days of college with this series on Amazon prime Video.
Gullak 3
We love seeing our reflections in popular web series and films. Gullak is a comedy and dramatic web series by TVF depicting the tales of an Indian middle-class family. The fights seem all too familiar and the cheeky comments are a delight to watch.
Gullak unfolds through a variety of events in the Mishra’s life (our middle-class family in focus). Starring Geetanjali Kulkarni, Jameel Khan, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Harsh Mayar in the leads, Gullak is an endearing, humorous, dramatic, and binge-worthy web series. Watch the series on Sony Liv and find yourself smiling at the Mishra family’s life.
What’s Your Status
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This web series is a parallel narration of three distinct stories of romantic lives of three protagonists – a college youngster about to experience ‘first love’, a committed relationship turned astray and a married couple’s content engagement with each other – the series is set across three different cities. The three chapters or the characters never come face to face with each other.
Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree
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Yet another Indian comedy-drama series, this show is composed of 13 episodes directed by Rabby Tiwana. The series became viral soon after its launch on the YouTube channel and has crossed over 8 million views. What is interesting about the production is that it is an all students’ venture without the involvement of a professional.
The web series is based around the lives of students at Punjabi University, Patiala, and most of the cast members are actually students themselves. What follows is the usual themes of college life – academic pressure, marks, romance, relationships, friendships, and much more.
The series also showcases some hardcore realities, how, for instance, the lack of attention by parents can drag youngsters into bad company and influence or have drugs. All in all, it makes for a fun, light-hearted entertainment option for the audiences not looking for greater density plot lines.
The Raikar Case
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The Raikar Case is a Hindi thriller filled with drama, focusing on depicting love, deceit, and unkept secrets that can uproot one’s life. The series starring Atul Kulkarni, Ashwini Bhave, and Parul Gulati revolves around the story of a young descendant who wants to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff.
The series is mysterious and dramatic but not too off the top. The soap opera shows a family’s burst of emotions highlighted by a mysterious death. Watch The Raikar Case for an enthralling and fascinating watching experience.
Pushpavalli
Do you want to escape from the sadness and troubles of everyday life? Pushpavalli is the perfect comedy-drama series to binge-watch. Created by actor and stand-up comedian Sumukhi Suresh, Pushpavalli is edgy, entertaining, and breaks stereotypes.
The plot and writing is the biggest strength of the show. Pushpavalli does not understand boundaries and is obsessive. However, viewers still develop a soft spot for her. Does her obsession backfire or does she face adversaries for the same? Watch Pushpavalli on Amazon Prime Video and get your fill of comedy and drama.
Kaafir
India’s and Pakistan’s conflict for Kashmir has been the subject of several series and films. Kaafir, starring Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina, shows the turmoil an Indian journalist goes through to bring justice to an alleged militant. The female protagonist is a woman from Pakistan administered Kashmir is arrested under the suspicion of being a militant.
She spends seven years in prison and gives birth to a child when an Indian journalist notices her case and fights for justice. You can watch Kaafir on Zee5 and get familiar with the socio-political conflict of Kashmir.
Metro Park 
Metro Park is a social comedy based on an Indian Gujarati family who are living in Metro Park in the US. Kalpesh and Payal Patel try their best to hold on to their Indianness despite living in America. Their Indian culture and traditions have to conform to their American life, which leads to hilarious situations and confusion.
The series stars Ranvir Shorey, Purbi Joshi, Omi Vaidya, Vega Tamotia, Pitobash, etc. Watch this show for some wonderful comedy and hilarious moments surrounding the big fat Indian family.
Shaadi Boys
Shaadi Boys is a funny take on the wedding planning business that you will love to watch. This web series on Voot stars Akash Ahuja, Parul Joshi, Rishab Chadha, and Abhinav Verma.
This show is based on three boys who find a break in the “Shaadi” business and have big dreams about their future here. They find a perfect opportunity to earn a lot of money, showcase their talents, and also find beautiful girls. Watch their hilarious journey in this show.4.
Untag
Untag is a comedy-drama on Voot starring Meiyang Chang, VJ Andy, Dipannita Sharma, Shiv Pandit, Anjali, and Naveen Polishetty. It is a great story about living in the modern world with tags that society puts on you.
Nishchay and Shikha are confident individuals who want the world to accept them as they are. But he is gay and she is fat, which means that the world has already placed a tag on them. Despite that, they go ahead in search of unconditional love and acceptance.
Hey Prabhu!
Hey Prabhu is a very relatable show on MX Player that deals with the problems millennials face in their daily life and how they have to face them, with a dash of comedy and drama. It stars Rajat Barmecha, Sheeba Chadha, Rituraj Singh, Achint Kaur, etc.
The story is based on Tarun Prabhu, a simple young man who has an extraordinary journey through life. This show will crack you up and also give you feelings at the same time.
Aafat
Aafat is a comedy and social satire on arranged marriages and their associated stigmas in Indian society. It stars Sidharth Bhardwaj, Anshul Chauhan, Seema Pahwa, etc.
Ricky Malhotra is in search of his perfect bride, in the course of which he meets five prospective matches. Each of these girls poses a unique challenge for Ricky as their quirks are perceived as drawbacks for society. He has to decide which imperfection he can live with, in a hilarious yet thought-inspiring series that presents a picture of our society.
The Kota Toppers
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This series on Bindass stars Rishab Chadha, Nikhil Desai, and Kaizaad Kotwal. It explores the theme of a very popular Indian practice of sending kids to Kota to prepare for their IIT entrance exams.
Six students belonging to very different social backgrounds and families arrive in Kota to start their preparation for the upcoming IIT entrance test. There, they face several challenges and face weird situations in this process. The series has many hilarious moments, through which it presents a real picture of the society we live in.
Life, Lafde Aur Bandiyan
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This comedy on Bindass is based on the very same things its name suggests, life, troubles, and girls. Its cast includes Shanice Shrestha, Ayush Mehra, Harshit Sidwani, etc.
The story is about three 20-year-old boys, Rishabh, Puppy, and Chewang who undergo a very humiliating experience in college, where they are mocked for being total losers. After this, they decide to turn their reputation around and become legends on campus by becoming “cool” and wanted.
TVF Inmates
Inmates is a comedy on TVF Play that stars Mukti Mohan, Akanksha Thakur, Kashyap Kapoor, Raghav Raj Kakkar, and Ashish Verma. It tells the story of five friends who live together, Madhav, Fooga, Rahul, Kay, and Richa.
Madhav is a virgin desperate for some action in his love life. He looks for that in Tinder and matches with a beautiful woman named Janet. But on meeting her, he realizes that she is a married older woman who is just looking for some spice in her boring life. What makes it even crazier is that her husband knows about this and wants to watch the action from the side.
Permanent Roommates
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Permanent Roommates are undoubtedly quite popular among the youth. It is a perfect blend of some impeccable drama and theme-centered comedy that makes it a favorite among us young Indians. In terms of writing, acting skills, and direction this web series has excelled in all the sectors.
Aspirants
Aspirants is another web series focusing on friendship and its survival through difficult times. The drama was widely watched and acclaimed for its realistic plot. The series cast Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, and Abhilash Thapliyal as three friends struggling and preparing for UPSC CSE. The web series Aspirants showcases the struggles of UPSC aspirants through the journey of the three friends.
Their friendship and its survival through the odds is the prime focus. Watch this show on the YouTube channel of TVF or TVF’s dedicated platform and relive in the golden days of strong friendships.
Lust Stories
A compilation of four stories that throw light on modern relationships and the following desire for love, affection, and sex, Lust Stories is a refreshing take on unrealistic picture-perfect relationships.
Every story in this Netflix original ends on a cliff-hanger, leaving your imagination to wander and take on from there. These four stories have been directed by Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Anurag Kashyap.
While KJo’s film comes right at the end of the collection, it marks the number one position on our list, thanks to the strong screen presence of Vicky Kaushal and the charming comic timing of Kiara Advani. The story aims to break a stereotype revolving around Indian women and their physical pleasures and plunges to set a new normal.
Bang Baaja Baarat
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Bang Baaja Baarat is an entertaining and humorous depiction of marriages, the concept of arranged marriages, and other related aspects. We know how mature and cautious the youth has become in selecting their life partners and deciding to spend one’s whole life with a stranger, as happens in arranged marriages, is a thing of the past now.
You look at someone and you instantly fall in love with them, with their personality. But will this lead to marriage? And even if you decide to marry after numerous dates and late-night talks, will you both be able to handle the family pressure?
It’s Not That Simple
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It’s Not That Simple is a Hindi web series that has some really relatable content in this modern marriage system. Marriages are something that is valued and respected and any foreign factors can bring cracks in the relationship. Meera, Jayesh, Sameer, and Rajiv are the main characters of this web series.
Kota Factory 2
This is an essential mention among the Hindi web series on Netflix. It also happens to be India’s first black and white show. This Dramatic Comedy affiliates us with the most worrying problems faced by India’s IIT-JEE aspirants.
The show has been directed by Raghav Subbu for a total of 10 episodes. It stars Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Jitendra Kumar, and other well-known actors of today. It is the best web series to watch for a short and intense run of great drama.
Four More Shots Please Season 2
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This series is something made for the elite woman. Not to say other classes of females can’t watch it- just that they won’t be able to relate or get a lot of wisdom from the knowledge the show has to share.
The series is basically a modern feminism tale of four women, who are portrayed to be “unapologetically flawed”. Together they discover love, friendship, and their own personalities in a world of millennials.
Official CEOgiri
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A follow-up of Official Chukyagiri, this series revolves around the life of a CEO who runs his company from behind a drone.
The lead role is played by Sumeet Vyas who keeps the audience hooked with his refined acting skills. Facing social anxiety disorder, it’s interesting to watch how Sumeet (the CEO) deals with the challenges of running a company, right from making presentations to his clients via a drone to impressing his investors.
Engineering Girls
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An improved take on the engineering hostel life, Engineering Girls stars three of the most well-known online stars – Sejal Kumar, Barkha Singh, and Kritika Avasthi.
The plot depicts the mishaps of three women who aspire to make their name in the world, despite the challenges faced by them. The trio is seen pursuing their aspirations of falling in love & establishing their own business while also keeping up with their college work.
The Reunion
The Reunion chronicles the lives of four young friends who happen to revisit their school after ten long years. The plot leaves you nostalgic as the four friends realize how it is important to look back to move forward.
The storyline of this Indian drama series is filled with emotions and unexpected turns, all of which leave the audience hooked and engaged.
Made in Heaven
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Zoya Akhtar’s foray into the web series, Made in Heaven came up with its first season, featuring nine episodes, in March 2019 on Amazon Prime Video. The series has been so well-loved by viewers that talks about the second season are already going on.
Produced by Excel Entertainment, the latest web series of 2020 stars Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Kalki Koechlin, Jim Sarbh, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Shashank Arora. It is based on the lives of two wedding planners in Delhi, Tara and Karan, and their struggles with maintaining the balance between age-old traditions and modern lifestyles and aspirations.
Watch this series to get a glimpse of Big Fat Indian Weddings and the problems of the contemporary generation in dealing with social norms and expectations while trying to maintain their own identity and happiness.
Yeh Meri Family
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Available on TVFPlay and YouTube, Yeh Meri Family is a fun and realistic web series set in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in the year 1998. It tells the story from the point of view of a 12-year-old boy and his family experiences.
Laakhon Mein Ek 2
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After the love and appreciation that Laakhon Mein Ek got, creator Biswa Kalyan Rath came up with its Season 2, which was released in April 2019. This series is available for viewing on Amazon Prime and stars Shweta Tripathi, Sandeep Mehta, Milind Joshi, and Ishan Mishra.
This season is based on Dr. Shreya, played by Shweta Tripathi, and her struggle with the government’s lax healthcare systems. Shreya is posted in the village of Sitapur for a cataract camp for the villagers.
However, she has to win over the villagers first, who have no faith in the government’s healthcare. She also has to deal with cost-cutting problems, lack of supplies, associated politics, and unhelpful staff.
The Aam Aadmi Family
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A comedy and drama show by The Timeliners, The Aam Aadmi Family stars Gunjan Malhotra, Brijendra Kala, Lubna Salim, Kamlesh Gill, and many other talented actors.
The show depicts the life of the members of the Sharma family, a typical middle-class family with weird members who will grow on you. The ensemble includes a hardworking father, a traditional mom, a gossipy grandmother, and two grown-up kids working hard to deal with their lives and situations.
The first season of the series aired in 2016, followed by the second season in 2017. Catch hold of this fun series on YouTube for a happy dose of comedy and good old family drama and will keep your heart warm.
Romance Dramas
Faadu – A Love Story
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Haven’t all of us heard of poetic love stories and yearned for one? Well, Faddu will give you a glimpse of just that and keep you wanting more. Revolving around a boy from a small town and a girl from the city, Faadu is all about the passion, drama, and confusion that entails when they fall in love. Watch the series on Sony Liv and see what poetic love is all about.
Ishq Express
Ishq Express is a mini-TV series, relating the love story of Aarav and Tanya. If you are looking for a feel-good, cute story that you can watch in one run through the weekend- then Ishq Express will be perfect for you. The two protagonists meet as they board a train to their hometown. The simplistic style and narration of this story makes you feel at home. Simultaneously, the story keeps getting interesting, making you vouch for the couple throughout.
The directors of the series included Satish Raj Kasireddi, Tanmai Ratogi, and Saurabh Swamy. Ritvik Sahore plays the role of Aarav Agarwal. And Gayatri Bharadwaj is seen playing Tanya Basu. The series is 3 episodes long. Hence, you can watch it at leisure, and giving up too much time.
Indori Ishq
Bandish Bandits
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If you don’t know- Bandish is a musical phrase used for compositions that are made particularly in Hindustani Music. There are some wonderful actors that we get to see in a new avatar in the series- some of them include the likes of Naseeruddin Shah and Atul Kulkarni.
Although we have to admit, there are some clichés that the show has not been able to overcome- but there’s not a lot you can expect from ten episodes that need to cover it all, so let’s go easy.
Taj Mahal 1989
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A seven-episode Netflix India original series based on characters in Lucknow University, Taj Mahal 1989 is a brilliant portrayal of various interpretations of love, as it was understood by different characters 30 years ago. The central action of the web series is situated around Akhtar, a philosophy professor, and his wife Sarita, a physics professor, and their interpersonal conflict. For Akhtar, life is driven by a philosophical and romantic notion of love, like the one found in poetry; but for Sarita, real love and not ‘empty words’ of love is a priori, rather than the philosophical idea of it.
F.L.A.M.E.S
Romance and nostalgia are the age-old classic genre mixture. Flames featuring Ritvik Sahore, Tanya Maniktala, and Sunakshi Grover is the perfect web series in this genre. The start and development of a young romance are adorable and warms our hearts.
The series takes us back to the innocent times of teenage friendships and romance. Flames depict how doing well in school and winning your crush were the only aims we took on. Watch this entertaining series on MX Player and revel in the memories of your teenage crush.
Guilty
A Netflix India original movie, starring Kiara Advani and having one of its producers as Karan Johar, this movie is an atypical rendering of the type of plot which climaxes as a ‘night that changed their lives. Kiara Advani is seen playing the role of Nanki Dutta – the girlfriend of the band artist Vijay (or ‘VJ’) Pratap Singh and also the songwriter for their band.
Rajma Chawal
Perhaps, no North Indian family can deny the importance of a Sunday special Rajma Chawal and all that it represents to them – home, family, and an intimate gathering. The Netflix India original film, which goes by the same name and which stars Rishi Kapoor as one of its characters, is a portrayal of a troubled father-son relationship.
Wrong Number
Well, wrong numbers are annoying and there’s no denying it; but over here, a wrong number becomes a hilarious premise over which Khushi, a medical student meets Karan, a second-year engineering student. Khushi is in the habit of constantly messaging his ex-boyfriend Rajat, who has apparently blocked her (as she sees no double delivery ticks); the twist occurs when one day, suddenly she finds all her messages delivered! The back story is that Karan’s phone number previously belonged to her ex-boyfriend Rajat.
And now, even though it’s Karan on the other side of the screen, Khushi is under the illusion that she is speaking to her former boyfriend, Rajat.
In the hilarious confusion of the three episodes that constitute the series, one can find all ingredients of a cutesy young romance plot. The action is fuelled by a co-incidental misconnection and a switch of numbers but takes on to become a perfect connection between two people.
Operation MBBS
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A recently launched Dice Media series, which crossed over 3 million views in only three days after its release, chronicles the lives of three first-year MBBS students – Nishant, Sakshi, and Huma – as they embark upon their separate journeys to graduate as doctors and the process in-between, and this is precisely what drives the central action of the series.
The Holiday
The Holiday is an MX Player exclusive web series portraying the dynamics of a male-female friendship. Bollywood has often stereotyped opposite-gender friendships as romantic. However, the series casting Adah Sharma, Veer Rajwant Singh, Priyank Sharma, and Aashim Gulati focuses on the platonic and fun side of the same.
The series tries to eradicate gender stereotypes with an unusual bachelorette trip in its plot. It also focuses on depicting that every friend shares a special connection. The Holiday includes everything a dream vacation is made of – best friends, luxury, adventures, and no plans. So, will everything end on a good note? Watch the series to get your fill of friendship goals and know more.
Happily Ever After
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A perfect combination of comedy, drama, and romance, Happily Ever After is a Zoom Studios original production. It portrays the anxieties, troubles, and glitches of a modern, millennial couple – Roneet and Avani – as they plan their perfect dream wedding.
Here comes the conflict in the plot – Roneet’s idea of a wedding is a simplistic court marriage while Avani, having already married in court once and now divorced, wants a big fat Indian wedding and hereby runs the problem of sorts. As the plot unfolds, the viewers resonate with the similarities of achieving modern wedding goals, the reality of a contemporary young relationship amidst the tribulations of family.
Although the web series scores great points for relatability among viewers, it falls short on the scale of surprising the audience as the events are more or less predictable. The best part, however, is that the humor does not overtake the main plot of the series, but is only a part of it. The web series is a light-hearted watch and indeed, a recommended one for those looking out for a ‘warm in the heart’ kind of an experience.
College Romance 2
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College Romances have a tasteful charm about them and this series is here to remind you about it! Perhaps one of the best web series in 2022 for streaming on the digital platform, College Romance would surely remind you of your own days in college. (Believe us, it’s not just another romantic teen drama.)
Yeh Hai Aashiqui 
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Yeh Hai Aashiqui is a romantic anthology series on Bindass that tells beautiful love stories over its four seasons and 144 episodes. It is hosted by actor Rithvik Dhanjani and depicts heartwarming and relatable stories of love in the modern world.
In the last episode of the first season, Dhanjani narrates his own love story with co-actor Asha Negi, whom he met on the sets of their popular serial Pavitra Rishta. Rithvik and Asha are one of the most loved couples on television. Catch their story and so many more heartfelt romances on this show.
Love, Lust & Confusion 
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This romantic drama can be found on Viu and has aired 13 episodes to date. It stars actors like Tara-Alisha Berry, Meiyang Chang, Rajat Barmecha, Gaurav Chopra, and many more. This show depicts drama, romance, societal interactions, and the complications in modern relationships.
Love, Lust & Confusion is much more than a romantic show. It is more of a coming-of-age story, full of love, lust, confusion, dilemmas, desires, and consequences. It tells the story of Poroma Sarkar, a young girl trying to keep her head up in this modern world. The show also explores the concepts of polyamory and lust in the world of millennials.
Baarish 
Baarish is a romantic and social drama by Ekta Kapoor for her online streaming platform ALT Balaji. It stars Sharman Joshi and Asha Negi in the lead roles and tells the beautiful love story of two completely different individuals who are brought together by fate and then learn to fall in love with each other.
Anuj is a successful Gujarati businessman who has built his own business empire from scratch after the death of his father. Gaurav is a middle-class Marathi girl who believes in education before anything else. The two opposite personalities are bound together in an arranged marriage, after which they discover each other. All the romance happens with the backdrop of beautiful Mumbai rains, hence the name Baarish.
Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan 
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Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan is a story of friendship, love, and relationships in the life of young adults. The show premiered on MTV after which it was moved to Voot. It has released three seasons till now and stars Niti Taylor, Parth Samthaan, Yuvraj Thakur, Ayaz Ahmed, Veebha Anand, and many more talented actors.
The first season focuses on Manik and Nandini, who get caught up in a contest between love and friendship. The second season continues from the first, depicting how the characters’ lives change due to their changing equations. The third season catches up with Manik and Nandini after four years of their life and how their relationship has evolved after becoming responsible adults.
It Happened in Hong Kong 
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It Happened in Hong Kong is a romance mini-series that explores the themes of solo travel, meeting and connecting with a stranger, and getting to know yourself better through those experiences. It stars Amol Parashar and Aahana Kumra in the lead roles and is shot in the beautiful city of Hong Kong.
Aahana is a strong, independent woman who goes on a solo trip to Hong Kong after breaking up with her fiancé. There she meets Amol, who is also alone in the city for a business trip. They decide to explore the place together and form a bond in the process.
However, their new connection comes in contrast with their past and commitments. It remains to be seen if their story has an ending or was it just a passing acquaintance.
Spotlight 
Spotlight and Spotlight 2 are two mini web series produced by Vikram Bhatt and explore the world of Bollywood and entertainment through the experience of the protagonists. Spotlight stars Tridha Choudhury, Arif Zakaria, and Sid Makkar. It tells the story of Bollywood superstar Sana Sanyal, who is incredibly famous but very lonely. Her search for true love forms the crux of the story.
Spotlight 2 has been inspired by the movie Aashiqui 2 and stars Karan Grover, Aditi Arya, and Ruhi Singh. It depicts the story of Vicky, an emerging musician and rock star who becomes depressed after losing the ability to sing. His girlfriend Jyotika helps him rebuild his life and find new hope.
Puncch Beat 
Puncch Beat is a popular romantic drama on ALT Balaji that stars Priyank Sharma, Siddharth Sharma, Harshita Gaur, Khushi Joshi, Krishna Kaul, etc. It was released in 2019 and has 13 episodes in its first season. The backdrop of the series is Rosewood High School, a prestigious institution in the mountainous city of Dehradun, India.
Rosewood High is very strict about its rules and cares most about three things: boxing, dancing, and discipline. However, the new semester sees a lot of turmoil in the school as Rahat, a street fighter, challenges Ranbir, the undefeated champion of the school. Another plot point follows Divyanka, a state level dancer, and Padmini, the school diva.
Broken But Beautiful 
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This Hindi romance web series has been created by Ekta Kapoor and can be streamed on ALT Balaji. It stars Vikrant Massey and Harleen Sethi in the lead roles. The show is based on romance, heartache, and emotional threads that hold two people together in the big, bad world.
Veer and Sameera are two strangers with conflicting personalities. However, they are both left heartbroken after losing their love. In this state of mind, they meet each other and connect over this similarity. Broken but Beautiful will reiterate your belief in love’s healing power as you watch this beautiful love story between the protagonists.
Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain 
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Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain is a poignant story of love, relationships, and society with extramarital affairs as a major plot point. It stars Ronit Roy, Mona Singh, and Gurdeep Kohli in the main roles, along with Pooja Banerjee and Palak Jain. It is available for streaming on ALT Balaji and its associated websites.
Poonam is a caring wife, whose husband Rohit Mehra is in love with an interior designer named Ananya Sharma. Poonam struggles to maintain her family, with her two daughters Bani and Nikki, whereas Rohit has to choose between society and his marriage on the one hand and his true love on the other hand. How they deal with this web of relationships forms the rest of the story, which has aired two seasons to date.
Haq Se 
Haq Se is a romantic cum social drama on ALT Balaji starring Rajeev Khandelwal, Surveen Chawla, Parul Gulati, and many others. It has been set against the heavenly backdrop of Kashmir and tells the story of love, dreams, hope, and war with the background of Kashmir’s unrest.
The story follows four sisters, Meher, Jannat, Bano, and Amal, who fight hard to keep their heads up after their father’s medicine factory is burnt down and he is deployed to Siachen for the army.
Khandelwal plays Dr. Naushad Rizwi, Meher’s boss who is extremely skeptical of love after being cheated by his wife and left to raise their daughter alone. How the characters keep their dreams alive and find love and happiness forms the rest of the story.
It’s Not That Simple 
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It’s Not That Simple is an original romantic web series on Voot. It stars Swara Bhaskar, Vivan Bhatena, Karan Veer Mehra, Purab Kohli, Sumeet Vyas, and many more talented actors. It is a story of modern life and relationships and the complications that come along with them.
An urban housewife is unhappy with her life and marriage as she cannot find the love she is looking for. She is invited to a school reunion in this situation, where she meets two of her old schoolmates who had almost become her boyfriends during that time. This meeting leads her to question her life and arouses deep thoughts about her happiness.
Fuh Se Fantasy 
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Fuh Se Fantasy is a romantic show on Voot that tells the story of modern relationships and the desires that come along with them. The best part of these relationships is that their deepest and weirdest desires can be fulfilled with the help of the other person.
This show explores this facet of relationships. It stars Plabita Borthakur, Anupriya Goenka, Naveen Kasturia, Karan Wahi, etc.
Time Out 
Time Out is a romantic coming-of-age story on Voot that stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Sarah-Jane Dias, Mansi Multani, Shishir Sharma, Jugal Hansraj, etc. It is the poignant story of a married couple who face a very real struggle in a bid to figure out themselves and their relationships.
Rahul and Radha are undergoing strains in their relationship after investing all their savings on a house and learning that they are going to have a baby. Radha’s family plans come to a crashing halt when Rahul starts panicking about his life and decides to take some time out to figure what he wants in his life. The show maturely explores love and desires, for adults who are yet to understand life and who they are.
Dil Buffering 
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Dil Buffering is a romance cum comedy on Bindass that stars Aanchal Munjal, Vaishnavi Kadam, Shradha Kaul, etc. It is the story of a hopelessly romantic girl and her eternal search for true love.
Abby is a 24-year-old girl who wants to find her soulmate. However, life keeps giving her signs that she has already met “the one” but just hasn’t realized it yet. To look for the guy, she reconnects with all her past lovers and goes on a journey of self-discovery.
Zindagi Wins 
Zindagi Wins is a medical drama and romantic web series on Bindass that stars Abigail Jain, Kushal Punjabi, Sara Khan, and Kiran Srinivas in the main roles. It is the story of four doctors and their interpersonal and professional relationships with each other. It has drama, love, misunderstandings, and resolutions which will keep the viewer hooked.
Dr. Ali, a cardiologist, joins Lifebeat Hospital and immediately gets into conflict with Dr. Malvika, who believes in treating patients with logic and brain. Alia, who is a staunch believer in her heart, gets into trouble with her superior very often. Here, she meets Dr, Ishaan, a psychiatrist, who befriends Alia and helps him out in many situations. Ishaan and Malvika have a romantic history, which Alia finds out and decides to reunite them. But she falls in love with Ishaan herself. The entry of Dr. Veer poses another challenge to their already complicated relationships.
Love By Chance 
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Love By Chance is a romantic series on Bindass that tells love stories based on real incidents where people have found true love in the most unlikely circumstances. It is hosted by actor and comedian Kavi Shastri.
This series has 36 episodes, through which it depicts how love can be found completely by chance in a situation. It explores the relationship between romance and serendipity and tells us how there is hope to find true love even if you think your life is in the dark.
Side Hero 
Side Hero stars Kunaal Roy Kapur and tells the quintessential story of the Bollywood side hero, who is often overlooked amidst all the drama, action, and romance surrounding the hero and heroine. This show presents a mixture of the reel and real-life for the actors who show you the entertainment world through their point of view.
Kunaal tries to be the perfect side hero in his life. When an ambitious project of his results in the loss of his family house, he finds company in his new manager Beera, ex-wife Sarika and their son Rumi. Sarika is engaged to Ranjeet, a young handsome man who is a fan of Kunaal. The complicated relationships between these people form an important part of the story.
Game of Homes 
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Game of Homes is a presentation by Girliyapa starring Tiku Talsania, Loveleen Mishra, Sachin Negi, and Shreyasi Sharma. It is available to be streamed on YouTube and TVF Play.
The story is based on the Lal family, where Sudha and Mahesh live with their son and daughter-in-law, Ayush and Anu. The parents want to kick the young couple out, claiming that there is not enough space in the house. Ayush and Anu think that their middle-aged parents are looking for romance. But the reality might be something completely different altogether.
AISHA My Virtual Girlfriend
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AISHA My Virtual Girlfriend is undoubtedly a remarkable Indian web series that keeps the audience engaged and glued to their seats. It is an amalgamation of love, romance, and the role of technology. Aired by Arre, it is an Indian scientific, drama, and mystery web series.
This web series casts Raghu and he brilliantly does justice to his character. The whole storyline is focused on Sam, a genius Indian coder, and app developer who has constantly been unsuccessful in the job and his love life.
Little Things
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A sugary sweet love story of a cohabiting couple, Little Things emphasizes the importance of little moments in one’s life. This Netflix series beautifully captures the dilemmas and joys of a modern-day couple and how they occasionally take each other for granted.
The plot revolves around Dhruv (Dhruv Sehgal) and Kavya (Mithila Palkar) who have been in a relationship for around five years now and find the romance and affection make way for adult concerns. The duo struggles hard to perfect the work-life balance, and manage their finances well.
Biography Series
Physics Wallah
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Physics Wallah, an exclusive series released on Amazon Mini TV, is based on the life of Alakh Pandey, the founder and CEO of PhyscisWallah, a popular edtech platform. He’s a legend who has revolutionized online learning by providing high-quality, affordable experiences. His platform has helped education become more accessible by providing students who can’t afford lavish tuition fees with quality educational content. The TV series follows his journey towards fulfilling his mission of creating an advanced, new-age, and parallel education system.
Scam 1992
Money is what’s making the world work. This is especially true of Harshad Shantilal Mehta- India’s own big bull from the 90s. Ask your parents, and you’ll probably hear ten tales of the same.
This is a fascinating show which talks about a man and his dodgy ways, which helped him rise financially and earn a fortune that we can only dream of. The book has been based on the famous book The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away- and is the perfect adaptation.
Karenjit Kaur 
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Karenjit Kaur is a biography web series based on the life journey of Sunny Leone, who was originally named Karenjit Kaur. The biopic is available in the form of three seasons and 24 episodes exclusively on Zee5. It stars Sunny Leone, Raj Arjun, Rysa Saujani, Karamvir Lamba, etc.
The series tells Sunny Leone’s story, from being a simple Sikh girl in a middle-class family to joining the adult film industry, finding her husband, and finally entering Bollywood as an actress. You will get to know many lesser-known facts about her life, career decisions, relationships, controversies, and hardships. It is available in many languages and was shot in Mumbai and Cape Town.
Roar of the Lion 
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This documentary drama series on Hotstar stars former Indian skipper MS Dhoni. It has aired one season, which has five episodes. The series was released in 2019 and has been watched and appreciated by many viewers. It depicts the Indian Premier League (IPL) scene, especially the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The CSK team had a fallback in 2013 after getting into a spot-fixing scandal. After being banned from playing in the IPL for two years, they make a comeback in 2018. This show focuses on the experiences and emotions of the cricketers during the trying time, especially Dhoni, who went on to lead CSK to victory in their year of return.
Bose: Dead/Alive 
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Bose: Dead/Alive is a historical period drama web series based on the real-life story of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the esteemed freedom fighter and leader in India. It stars Rajkummar Rao as Bose, along with Naveen Kasturia, Edward Sonnenblick and Anna Ador.
After Bose’s Japanese plane is rumored to have crashed in Formosa on August 18, 1945, he is presumed to be dead. But his family receives an indication from Mahatma Gandhi that he might be alive, thus beginning a mysterious foray into the question of what exactly happened to Bose and where is he now if he is indeed alive.
Reality Shows
The Remix 
The Remix is a reality web series on Amazon Prime that premiered in 2018. It has the format of a musical challenge show, where the contestants sing remixed Bollywood songs. It is hosted by TV actor Karan Tacker and the judges are Sunidhi Chauhan, Amit Trivedi, and Nucleya.
The first season has already concluded. It had ten rounds, including the Grand Finale. Catch this show to get a high dose of music, drama, and grandeur and enjoy some of the best and most famous Bollywood songs with a new essence.
Comicstaan 
Comicstaan is a stand-up comedy reality competition web series that boasts some of the most famous names in the Indian stand-up comedy scene. It is a nine-episode series, where our beloved comedians are in search of fresh new talent. The hosts of this show are Abish Mathew and Sumukhi Suresh, who keep the audiences entertained with their hilarious antics.
The judges of Comicstaan are Biswa Kalyan Rath, Sapan Verma, Tanmay Bhat, Kanan Gill, Kaneez Surka, Kenny Sebastian, and Naveen Richard. This series got the title of the most-watched show on Prime Video in India in its first week. Its second season has also been announced and popular comedian Zakir Khan has joined the line of judges.
Hear Me Love Me 
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This is a reality dating show on Amazon Prime video that is hosted by Shilpa Shetty. She plays Cupid in the show and helps young participants find the love of their dreams. The show premiered in September 2018 and has aired ten episodes, along with the trailer and teasers.
The concept of this show is based on finding love without looking at a person’s appearance and judging just by personality. The girl goes on three dates with three different men, but she can’t see their faces. Based on their interactions alone, she has to choose the best partner for her. Then the faces are revealed and she can decide to go ahead with the date or back out. Shilpa Shetty acts as a guide and mentor as well, also sharing personal anecdotes on love and relationships.
Feet Up with the Stars 
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Feet Up with the Stars is a celebrity chat show on Voot that takes a step away from the typical interviews with Bollywood stars. This is a more laidback and relaxed show where the stars can have fun and a casual conversation with the host.
Hosted by Anaita Shroff Adajania, this show is an entertainment extravaganza where the celebrity guests sit in an intimate setting and have a gossip session with their feet up in comfort. Catch this show for some juicy tidbits of the entertainment world.
Love OK Please 
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Love OK Please is a reality travel show on MX Player that is hosted by actor Karan Wahi. It has a unique concept that you might want to check out if you are bored with run-of-the-mill reality shows.
In this show, boys and girls are asked to choose their partners and taken on a long trip together. They have to explore new places, new cuisines, and in the meantime figure out whether they have a suitable partner.
Horror
Typewriter
An atypical horror web series and a Netflix India original, this five-episode series written by Sujoy Ghosh is composed of fearsome instances plus added suspense but does not leave the audience with shivers down their spine. Set in Bardez, Goa the narrative revolves around an abandoned and haunted family home that is re-occupied by Jenny, the granddaughter who had grown up in the same villa until her grandfather’s death. Interestingly, the grandfather had been a famous writer of horror and ghost stories.
Book Sabki Phategi
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A horror comedy web series, starring popular names such as Tusshar Kapoor, Mallika Sherawat, Sanjay Mishra, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda, is an average recommendation for light-hearted entertainment. It also follows that given the star cast, the audience should not expect any intellectually rich comedy in the series, but a simple, plain comedy to induce laughter (which sometimes does not even do that!).
Set in an uninhabited haunted heritage hotel, where the bunch of friends plans to spend a few holidays and the usual classic predictable of encountering a ghost (played by Mallika Sherawat).
Quite honestly, the web show fails to cut a slack among the audience, given the extreme immature comic delivery by the actors and the patched-up, episodic feel of the show that lacks coherent progression. All in all, the show is a low-density comic drama with not so exceptional performances and can be skipped for a better one.
Ghoul
Starring Manav Kaul and Radhika Apte, Ghoul is a horror web series in Hindi depicting an army interrogation center where a feared terrorist is locked up as a prisoner.
The prisoner, allegedly the leader of a terrorist establishment, is believed to have more mysteries than what meets the eye.
The plot becomes interesting when the prisoner turns the tables around and reveals the disgraceful secrets of the interrogator (Nida Rahim). The story takes yet another turn when the interrogator shockingly discovers a ghoul inhabiting the prisoner (Ali Saeed).
Tantra
Vikram Bhatt’s new supernatural web series Tantra is based on darkness and black magic and is available for viewing on Bhatt’s YouTube channel, VB on the Web.
Directed by Sidhant Sachdev, the series stars Aditi Arya, Salina Prakash, Vidur Anand, Karim Haje, and Sandeep Bharadwaj. The show depicts the web of black magic and supernaturalism against the backdrop of family feud and office politics to make up for a world far removed from real life.
It has 48 episodes in total and has some brilliant performances. Catch up on this show to get a high dose of drama, horror, and thrilling adventure to make you forget about the problems in your real life.
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond 
This horror web series on Zee5 is based on short stories by brilliant author Ruskin Bond. It features a cast including Isha Talwar, Sumeet Vyas, Anurita Jha, Farida Jalal, Sarah-Jane Dias, etc. It tells some spine-chilling and interesting supernatural stories that will capture your interest.
Each episode is based on a mystery or horror story by Bond, and there are eight episodes in total. Get a healthy dose of horror, chills, and bone-chilling stories, delving deep into the hilly adventures in India. Each story will make you wow in wonder.
High Priestess 
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High Priestess is a 2019 supernatural thriller that is a Zee5 Telugu original. It is also available in Hindi and other languages on the online streaming platform. Starring Amala Akkineni, Kishore Kumar, Varalakshmi, and many others, this series has had eight episodes until now.
The story is based on Swathi Reddy, a psychic and tarot card reader who helps clients deal with peculiar cases and comes into contact with supernatural powers around her. Her life and past are revealed through her experiences with clients. The series has told stories with an interconnected protagonist and a running thread of Swathi’s experiences.
Twisted Tales 
Twisted Tales is a horror anthology show on Eros Now that has independent stories of horror and supernaturalism in its three episodes. Not much is known about the show, so you have to watch it to get an idea of the thrill and terror that it promises.
The story called The Watchman follows a watchman who has been stalking a young girl for days, after which he decides to finally go for the kill. But there is something much worse in store for them. The Night tells the tale of a married couple, who are confronted with an unusual situation on a perfectly normal night. The Lantern is about a single father who works hard to raise his daughter, despite being haunted by the memories of his dead wife.
Memories
Memories is a supernatural fantasy drama on Viu starring Rohit Roy, Harsh Singh, Priyal Gor, Madan Joshi, and Surleen Kaur. The show features some brilliant performances by the actors and explores the connection between reality and imagination expertly.
Siddharth is a popular news anchor in a channel called India Now and also has a unique power. He can access thoughts, emotions, and memories of a dead person just by touching their bodies, which he uses to help the police solve murder cases. However, his life is also affected when he meets Priya and accesses her memories when she goes into a coma.
Literary, Society & Fiction
Jamtara
A Netflix India original ten-episode web series, Jamtara is based upon the true events of a phishing scam in Jharkhand. The screenplay would take you to the dusty landscapes of Jharkhand, where two cousins – Rocky and Sunny – along with other juvenile boys, trick several people by falsely impersonating bank officials to extract private information related to their bank accounts.
While Rocky aspires to be a politician, Sunny, who majorly plots such dubious transactions, wants to be the richest man of Jamtara. Politics, capitalism, digital crime, illegal businesses, political scams intertwine in this web series on Netflix and expose some of the bitter truths of society.
It makes the audience question as to what are the consequences of providing free access to the Internet for the under-educated rebels. The series also has a feminist appeal in the representation of the heroines played by actresses Monika Panwar and Aksha Pardasany. The best part is the concluding episode, which in fact, ends as a cliffhanger; and indeed, would have you waiting for the next season!
The Family Man 2
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An Amazon Prime original web series, this one starring Manoj Bajpayee makes for one of the best web series to stream online. The protagonist – Srikant Tiwari – is a domestic middle-class family man (played by Manoj Bajpayee) who is plucked out of his family life as he is also a secret Intelligence officer. Created by Raj and DK, this web series is a spy and detective thriller where the audience sees an ordinary man struggle between the see-saw of family and his national duty.
On the one hand, Srikant is a ‘good for nothing’ husband and father, stuck in an impassé of his married life with wife Suchi – his underpaid government employment being an added problem; on the other hand, he has a say at his workplace and is deemed respected by his juniors. The storyline of the web series has been inspired by true events. The web series also casts a critique of homegrown terrorism and a radical take at the validity of Muslim terrorism.
And perhaps, needless to say, Manoj Bajpayee’s usual effortlessly excellent performance will have you glued to the screen for as long as the series lasts. The series has very recently completed the shoot of its second season and we’re truly waiting to see what they have in store this time on!
The Forgotten Army – Azadi Ke Liye
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Another Amazon prime original web series, The Forgotten Army repugnantly questions the nature and validity of history, which has mostly been about ‘winners’ as it is largely written by them.
The Forgotten Army, directed by Kabir Khan, is the story of Colonel Surinder Sodhi and Maya Srinivasan; it is a story of falling in love in the midst of the battlefield, in a time of war, when one seems to be living on borrowed time. Through the voiceover by Sharukh Khan, the plot moves forward to narrate the story of the Azad Hind Fauj – an army consisting of over 60,000 men and women who were made refugees in their own country.
The story especially gets an added relevance for the present-day audience as it resonates among them with the ongoing CAA and NRC protests. After watching this compact series, one is led to question the validity or otherwise and sheer uselessness of bureaucratic politics that divides people for its own sake and whims.
Leila
A Netflix India original television series starring Huma Qureshi and Rahul Khanna as the protagonists are one the most recommended series for audiences of all kinds. A brave political narrative that wraps itself up in six compact episodes, is a digital adaptation of Prayaag Akbar’s novel by the same name and is the directorial venture of Deepa Mehta.
The dystopian drama of the series is set in an imaginary world by the name of Aryavarta – where purity and sacrifice are the governing laws. It is a world where there is great suffering, extreme and totalitarian rules of engagement, and unethical obsession with purity and community.
Where purity is the law, women are bound to undergo the Agni pariksha which in the web series comes with Qureshi’s confinement in the labor camp. The bold performances will have you glued to the screen and compel you to binge watch this amazing content-based drama series, exclusively on Netflix.
Afsos
Afsos is an Amazon prime Video mini series revolving around the classic plot of a suicidal protagonist who goes on to associate with a suicide assisting service provider. It is based on a less renowned Bengali novel ‘Golper Goru Chaande’. The protagonist Nakul who has attempted several times to commit suicide but is seemingly lucked out by the Gods of chance.
He is handed a pamphlet that leads him in the direction of a company that offers assisted suicide services. Down the line, as the storyline progresses, Nakul realizes that he doesn’t want to die. But now, the contract of his suicide has been handed down to Upadhayay who is determined to complete the job and would not take a ‘no’ for an answer.
The web series has received equal share of positive and negative feedback from the critics. Even though the action has you absorbed, the web series has nothing much to offer the audience that is strikingly out of the box.
Stories by Rabindranath Tagore
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Director Anurag Basu brings some of the best classics by Rabindranath Tagore in this series, which presents 20 of his popular tales enacted by brilliant actors like Radhika Apte, Sumeet Vyas, Anupriya Goenka, Amrita Puri, etc. The stories feature strong, complex characters as protagonists and tell emotional as well as bold stories about family and relationships.
Stories like Chokher Bali, Monihara, Atithi, Kabuliwala, and many more have been brought to life in this show, which you can catch on Netflix. Get a taste of classic Bengali literature and understand the nuances of Indian society in Tagore’s era by watching this show.
Selection Day
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Selection Day is based on Aravind Adiga’s novel of the same name, and it can be streamed on Netflix. The series stars Mohammad Samad, Mahesh Manjrekar, Yash Dholye, Ratna Pathak Shah, etc. The trailer for the second season has also come out, which you can catch on Netflix.
The story is about two brothers, Radha and Manju, who have been raised by a cricket-obsessed father. He wants them to be famous cricketers, so he sends them to Mumbai to play for the domestic leagues. There they meet a rival, Javed, as they prepare for the selection day of the team.
Banned
Banned is a comedy and drama, with a good dose of music, laughter and friendship. It is the story of four boys from Haryana, who have to deal with the intricacies of the world around them while they try to embark on a musical journey. It stars Paresh Pahuja, Syed Zeeshan Qadri, Deepak Kalra, Sahil Anand, Vivek Mushran, Sheetal Thakur, etc.
Sangeet Sharma participates in a musical reality show, after which he forms a band with his cousin Gaurav Bhalla and friend Shampoo. They start performing at Jagratas, where Maddi joins their band. When a local politician uses their song lyrics for a political stand, they are dragged into politics and social issues. Watch how these innocent boys turn into national images and have to deal with the repercussions of their music.
The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family
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This social drama on ALT Balaji stars Kay Kay Menon and Barun Sobti in the lead roles. It tells the story of the typical Indian joint family, here the Ranauts, and the struggles and complications that go into maintaining all the relationships.
Samar Ranaut and Vikram Ranaut are two estranged brothers. Samar returns to his family home with his wife eight years after leaving both his family and the army. This sudden reunion turns into an emotional affair where all the relationships in the household are tested.
Home
Home is a social web series on ALT Balaji that boasts of a brilliant cast, including Annu Kapoor, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Parikshit Sahni, Amol Parashar, and Chetna Pandey. It is the story of a middle-class family and their fight against the system which is insistent in taking away their home.
The sweet and simple Sethi family has a great bond among its family members, who are happy and content in their own world. However, their bliss comes to an end when they get an eviction notice from the government. They rally together to fight the authorities in a bid to save their home.
The Test Case
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The Test Case is a brilliant web series on ALT Balaji that stars Nimrat Kaur, Akshay Oberoi, Rahul Dev, Atul Kulkarni, and Anup Soni, along with a guest role by Juhi Chawla. It has been directed by Vinay Waikul and Nagesh Kukunoor. The story is based on Captain Shikha Sharma, the first woman test case to be considered for a combat role in the Indian Army.
Sharma joins the training academy with several male officers to join the Special Forces. There, she has to undergo extremely rigorous training and faces many obstacles to compete with the men under difficult circumstances. She has to overcome social stigma, prejudice, and other big hurdles on her path to graduating from the academy successfully.
Shortcuts
A shortcut is a unique presentation by Voot that showcases 12 different short films as part of the series. It is a great combination of thrill, fiction, and fantasy that will give you a great viewing experience.
Each of the episodes has a high dose of emotional drama, along with twists and turns in the plot. You will be on a roller coaster journey of life while you watch this show.
Immature
ImMature is a coming-of-age story about high school students that can be streamed on MX Player. It depicts the world of teenage boys and girls, where they get to have so many first experiences.
16-year-old Dhruv wants to be an adult as soon as possible. With a little help from his friends, he sets out to impress the topper of his class, Chhavi. Dhruv and his two friends have many special experiences along the way, be it their first drink, first fight, or first heartbreak.
The Trip
The Trip is a web series about self-discovery and realization that can be streamed on Bindass. It has a talented cast including Shweta Tripathi, Mallika Dua, Sapna Pabbi, Lisa Haydon, Shivam Bhargava, etc.
It is based on the experiences of four girlfriends, one of whom is getting married. They go to Thailand for the bachelorette trip but the journey turns out to be much more than fun and frolic. Emotions, turmoil, and indecisions come their way on this journey of a lifetime.
Girl in the City
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Girl in the City is a popular web series on Bindass.com that stars Mithila Palkar, Rajat Barmecha, and Danny Sura. It is the quintessential tale of a young girl and her struggles with adulting in a new city.
A young, hopeful girl comes to Mumbai, the city of dreams, with her very own aspirations and wants to make a life for herself there. The series depicts her journey in the big city and the trials and tribulations she faces here. It has aired three episodes to date and is a must-watch.
Tere Liye Bro
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Tere Liye Bro is a story of friendship and what it means to be a true buddy in this world. It stars Prabal Punjabi, Nikhil Khurana, Malhaar Rathod, and Pranay Pachauri as a part of the main cast.
The story is based on three friends, Farhan, Vineeth, and Aniket. They save several obstacles in life but are always there for each other. Even though their friendship is tested time and again, they prove that nothing is more important than having each other’s back.
Ladies Room
Ladies Room will appeal to the girl best friends out there who have together gone through lots of unexpected moments and have been involved in mischief. We, young girls, like to be loved and pampered and find difficulty growing up even when we grow up with our age and this is what this Indian web series depicts through the lives of these fun-loving girls.
The storyline is centered on two best friends, their lives, daily instances, and the mental assumptions and adventures that they are involved in six different loos. Along with a humorous factor, these two girls are completely mad, notorious, and quite unregretful about their bad activities.
Baked
Baked is an outstanding original fiction Indian web series. It comically describes the mishaps that three university flatmates go through and their ultimate plan to launch a food delivery service that operates at midnight.
Perfect for the students and the personal experiences faced throughout the student life, this should be the topmost choice to watch for the youngsters.
Star Boyz
Star Boyz is yet another comedy and best web series that depicts the adventures that three south Indian boys undertake in space. Sounds exciting, right? It is a science fiction web series that hilariously demonstrates each of the adventures.
Casting Kenny Sebastian, Star Boyz is directed by Mani Prasad and truly lives up to the expectations with its hilarious incidents and demonstrations. You will find each of the events occurring with these three south Indian boys quite relatable to you and funnily appealing as well.
And, you won’t regret watching any single moment of this web series as it not only makes you laugh uncontrollably but also feels close to the youth’s heart. So go have your daily dose of laughter with the Star Boyz.
Girl in the City
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As the name of this Indian web series suggests, Girl in the City features a storyline that is relatable to every young girl who has a dream to achieve bigger things in life.
With a mix of some really excellent direction and pleasant music, you will go through the journey of Meera Sehgal, a 21-year-old girl who travels from Mumbai to Dehradun to fulfill her wish to join the fashion industry. She undertakes an internship and has a duration of exactly 3 months to watch her dreams come true.
I Don’t Watch TV
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Aired by Arre, I Don’t Watch TV is an Indian web series that is a must-watch if you have an interest in the television industry and want to understand the bits and pieces of this huge industry.
It is directed by Ajay Singh and is a perfect illustration of the lives of the television actors, the problems faced by them, and the journey that leads them to success.
Tripling
Tripling is an outstanding Indian web series aired on TVF. The story of siblings loving each other, hating each other, and all other perks of having a brother or a sister are what you will witness in this series.
Three siblings namely, Chandan, Chitvan, and Chanchal go on a road trip not of their own wish but out of compulsion, where very funny things happen with them and you will feel the usual bickering and accusations that you make with your brothers and sisters.
Not Fit
Another brilliant web series from Dice Media, Not Fit has been called India’s first mockumentary as it is a humorous take on events based on real-life and real experiences.
The protagonist Nero or Neerav Kapoor is a struggling actor and a quintessential fool, as you have seen in many works of fiction. The web series follows his journey into the entertainment world and the hardships he faces while trying to make a mark in the film industry.
This comedy series stars Sudey Nair, Gagandev Singh Riar, and Ashish Verma, and can be streamed on YouTube.
Inside Edge
Amazon Prime’s first original web series, Inside Edge, is a fictional take on India’s T20 cricket scene. It stars Richa Chadda, Angad Bedi, Tanuj Virwani, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Vivek Oberoi, and its first season premiered in July 2017.
It tells the story of a fictional T20 cricket team called Mumbai Mavericks, which is participating in the Power Play League, a nod to the Indian Premier League (IPL). And, you will get an insight into the politics behind the game, and how people regularly play a game involving sex, money, and power to achieve their own means.
Watch this series for a crazy thrilling ride into the world of glamour, politics, and cricket, and witness some great performances in the mix.
Man’s World
A Y-Films presentation, this small web series has four episodes in total, which you can catch on YouTube. It is a social commentary with a comedy spin that depicts what the world would be like if the roles of men and women had been reversed.
Starring Gaurav Pandey, Parineeti Chopra, Richa Chadda, Soni Razdan, Bhumi Pednekar, Shweta Tripathi, Nidhi Singh, and many other talented names, this series tells the story of Kiran, a man who believes that the world is very unfair to his gender.
Frustrated, he prays for men and women to interchange positions, thereby flipping the society. However, after his wishes uncannily come true, he soon realizes how difficult the world is for women. When the roles are reversed, he comes to know how men treat women unfairly and condescendingly all the time.
Startup & Business
Pitchers
Pitchers are the second TVF series after Permanent Roommates and are based on the business and IT world and how the young generation faces obstacles and tackles them while looking to start their own start-ups. It is a common scenario nowadays that people are quitting their daily 9 to 5 jobs and concentrating on creating individual start-ups.
What the Goat
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What the Goat is a four-episode latest web series that you can watch on YouTube through the NEXTBIGWHAT.TV channel. Starring Navin Lalwani, Sulabh Tiwari, Vishal Thakur, and Natasha Azad. This is one of the hidden gems of the web series world that will definitely impress you.
The series is a hilarious satire on the startup trend that has gripped the nation. The protagonists are four guys hailing from very different backgrounds. Who come to Bangalore in hopes of opening a unique startup.
There is running imagery throughout the series, of the group chasing an elusive goat around a jungle. The goat here symbolizes the ‘unicorn’ idea that these guys are after.
Looking at the storyline of these web series, it can be safely said that Indian drama has moved on from the old storyline of marriages, rituals, customs, and traditions. It is now more focused on practical and realistic experiences.
So what are you waiting for? Bake your popcorn, call your pals, and start binge-watching these interesting web series.
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