We’re literally going through a digital streaming revolution. Weekend plans have shifted from travel and amusement to something called ‘Binge Watching’. So much so, that Binge-watching has become a style of self-relaxation. Whenever a new web series is released, there’s literally a race amongst people of who watches it first.
With changing time, new trends emerge, and new modes of entertainment rule the market. Such a thing for the present times is the OTT platform, and to be specific – the ‘web series fad’. It has literally become a craze. Not only the youth, but even middle-aged people have started watching web series.
People always try to never miss out a popular series. And that’s why we decided to come up with this special list of the best Indian web series that you must not miss at any cost!
So without wasting any more time, here we present to you the list of the best Indian web series till now.
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List of Best Web Series in India
1. Scam 1992
The first one in the list is Scam 1992, based on the story of Harshad Mehta, which literally blew away everyone’s minds. It is a financial thriller series which is available on SonyLiv. The cast was phenomenal and it made Pratik Gandhi an overnight star. With his exemplary performance, he literally justified the lead role. Shreya Dhanwanthary was also a great watch. And how can we forget the super-popular theme song which was totally savage. If you want to feel badass, this is the song to play on loop! It is definitely one of the best Hindi web series that we have got.
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2. Aspirants
Emotional. Inspiring. Motivating. That’s what Aspirants is all about. It is a recent web series is Hindi created by TVF. Aspirants tells the story of candidates who wish to clear one of the toughest exams of India –UPSC. It tells the story of those hard workers who give away their days and nights to achieve their goals. It is a beautiful depiction of the sacrifices that people do make themselves and their family proud. It depicts the disappointment one gets for oneself when faced with failure. But most importantly, it tells about the motivation that keeps us going no matter what. The story, the cast and the closeness to reality make this series a must-watch Indian web series.
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3. Mirzapur
This definitely has to be one of the best Indian web series that took the entire country by storm. The rawness and the desi-pan of this series made it one of the most loved series of all times. With a stellar cast like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma and others, it is a total entertainer. Filled with action and super impactful dialogues, this series brought a great hype when its second season was about to release.
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4. The Family Man
It is one of the most thrilling espionage series of India. It is the story of an Indian secret agent and how he manages his family life simultaneously with his job which gives the country’s safety to his hands. Action, suspense, and thrill keep the audience engaged. With an amazing storyline, this has to be the top Hindi web series. Don’t forget to watch this one! There’s some seasoning of patriotism too in this thriller.
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5. Sacred Games
Another one, like Mirzapur. This is the series that initiated the craze of web series. Aired on Netflix, this series became so popular in India, that everyone started talking about it. It is actually based on a novel of the same name written by Vikram Chandra. It depicts the cat and mouse race between the police and the gangsters and portrays the happening and tragic underworld life of Mumbai of 80s. Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are in the lead roles.
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6. Kota Factory
Again a masterpiece by TVF, this is probably one of the best Indian web series that we have come across till now. This is based on the Kota life of students, the struggles they face and the happy moments they have with their friends. It also shows both the faces of Kota. The one which lures and tricks kids and their parents into the glamorous life after cracking JEE and NEET exams. And the one face that actually instils important life lessons in the minds of young students. The thing which is quite noticeable in the series is that it is made black and white. This adds up to the intensity of the show and the whole focus is on emotions without any distractions in the background. With this series, Jeetu Bhaiya is the teacher whom everyone started to wish for. And how can we forget the epic monologue about the exceptions in Chemistry!
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7. Aarya
Aarya is a crime thriller that gave Sushmita Sen a great comeback in the industry. Playing the role of an independent woman who joins mafia gang to take revenge of her husband’s murder and protect her family, she shines in the series. The series develops slowly but the story is really gripping and engaging. It is a remake of the acclaimed Dutch series ‘Penoza’. Aarya is definitely an interesting watch and that’s why it has also been nominated for International Emmy Awards.
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8. Special Ops
Special Ops is a great watch when it comes to the espionage genre. Kay Kay Menon in the lead role has a spectacular presence on screen. It revolves around Menon and his junior secret service agents and how they take on an enthralling journey to protect the country from terrorist activities. Menon’s character is badass when it comes to the ways to tackle the problems as he won’t hesitate to take the extra mile full of risks. This was a big hit when it released. It is no doubt one of the best Hindi web series till now. With an excellent story and a call to patriotic feelings, it grew its popularity amongst the viewers. Breath-taking shoot locations add up to the beauty of the cinematography.
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9. Criminal Justice
If you ask us to suggest some of the best Indian web series to watch, we would suggest you Criminal Justice. An interesting thriller based on how an innocent man gets falsely accused in a murder and the further legal procedures that he gets entangled in. With a stellar cast like Vikrant Massey as the accused, Pankaj Tripathi as the lawyer, Jackie Shroff and others, this series will keep you highly engaged. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Furia and written by Shridhar Raghavan, this thriller legal drama series is available on Hotstar Specials.
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10. Paatal Lok
This crime thriller produced by Anushka Sharma was a super-hit web series. This series shows the different classes that exist in a society, the good and the bad, the obvious and the mysterious, the underworld, and the normal city life. Paatal Lok revolves around the story of a cop who is assigned a high-profile case which takes him on a suspenseful and thrilling journey to the underworld. If you want to watch this top Hindi web series, you can do so on Amazon Prime.
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11. Asur
Asur is that web series which can be seen as a strong option to become the best Indian web series till now. Not kidding, people get literally confused among a few options on which one should be tagged the best and one amongst them is definitely Asur. The unique concept of Asur makes it a surprise for the Indian audience who had been bored by the conventional movies and series made in India. It is based on a serial killer who claims himself to be an avatar born to eradicate evil from the earth. The lead cast Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti have done a tremendous job where both of them are forensic experts who try to solve the mysterious serial killings.
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12. Panchayat
When we talk about the top Hindi web series, Panchayat is found amongst the top names. With the leads as Neena Gupta and Jitendra Kumar, this TVF creation has been a great hit. This story revolves around a city engineering graduate who gets a low-salary job as a Panchayat secretary in a remote village Phulera. It depicts how after his joining, his life and perspective towards things changes. He witnesses the ground-level problems and tries to solve them along with Manju Devi played by Neena Gupta, who is the Sarpanch of the village.
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13. Inside Edge
A little off the beat is Inside Edge which is an Indian sports drama series. It is the story of a T20 cricket team and what are things that go behind the scene because of money and power greed and selfishness. It shows the problems that the cricket team faces due to some allegations. This series has released its 3 seasons till now and can be watched on Amazon Prime. Inside Edge has a great ensemble cast like Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chadha, Angad Bedi, Sayani Gupta, and many more. The series has also been nominated for the International Emmy Awards.
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14. Little Things
Little Things has to be one of the most popular web series amongst the youth. The audience loved the lead characters Dhruv And Kavya as they wished to have a similar wholesome life like them. Little Things is the story of a couple in a live-in relationship and how they handle the ups and downs in their bond beautifully as time progresses. It has subtle life lessons and cute instances that give people feel-good vibes. Little Things is now available on Netflix. So for all the emotional and romantic people out there, this series is a must-watch for you all!
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15. Bard of Blood
Another spy series! Seems like people love espionage stories that have action, thrill, suspense, mystery, and a favour of patriotism. Bard of Blood revolves around Kabir Anand (played by Emraan Hashmi) who is an intelligence agent and comes back to the field to rescue some agents held by the Talibans. The story takes you to various places in the Balochistan province of Pakistan and shows cross-border terrorism that the two countries have been involved in since years. With an interesting thrilling story and a great performance by the cast, this is definitely a must-watch web series in Hindi.
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So, this was our list of some the best Indian web series that you can watch if you haven’t already. Surely, there are many web series in Hindi now that have commendable standards when it comes the story and the acting. And to be honest, some give tough competition to some Internationally acclaimed shows too.
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