The 16 Best Indian Web Series of 2021 We Hope You Don't Miss! (2024)

2021 has somehow managed to outdo its predecessors by leaps and bounds, and for us Indians it has been an especially devastating year. Many projects were stalled or pushed due to the pandemic, but some were still able to reach us at a time when we desperately needed a distraction. In the times of crisis, art can prove to be a great escape, and this year, it did! We give you 10 best Indian web series of 2021 so far that gave us some much needed comfort during some tumultuous times.

Also read: The 10 Best Bollywood Movies Of 2021 So Far!

1. Jeet Ki Zid

Based on the real life story of Major Deep Singh who was left paralysed below his waist after the Kargil War, Jeet ki Zid follows his life after war as he struggles to get back on his feet – figuratively and literally.

2. Gullak

Gullak by TVF follows the story of the Mishra family – as they conquer and overcome struggles that come with living a middle class life in India.

3. Bombay Begums

Bombay Begums follows the lives of five distinctly different women from different age groups struggling to exist as they fight with the patriarchy and their own self-doubts.

4. The Last Hour

When a Shaman who can revisit the dead’s last hour arrives in a crime scene to help a cop solve a murder mystery, he comes face to face with a dark figure from his past.

5. November Story

When a famous novelist suffering from Alzheimer’s finds himself at a crime scene with no memory of how he got there, the task of clearing his name falls onto his daughter’s shoulders.

6. Alma Matters

This Netflix docu-series sheds light on the lives of students at the highly coveted Indian engineering college, IIT Kharagpur and seeks to demystify the IIT experience.

7. TVF Aspirants

TVF’s Aspirants follows the lives of three friends who are UPSC aspirants, examining their past and present lives. In the past sequences it focuses on their preparation for the super-selective competitive exam, and in the present it focuses on their lives as adults.

8. Broken But Beautiful

In its third instalment, the popular web series focuses on a new couple, Agastya and Rumi, two people who come from different backgrounds but are brought together by fate.

9. The Family Man

The Family Man follows Shekhar Tiwari, a world-class cop who also happens to be the patriarch of a middle class Indian family. Srikant struggles to strike a balance between his demanding work-life and his family life, which is slightly falling apart.

10. Tandav

Tandav follows a premiere political party, with Samar Pratap Singh as the heir-apparent to the chair once his father, Devki Nandan Singh, chooses to retire. Even though Samar feels he’s ready, his father feels otherwise. Meanwhile, a revolution is brewing inside a college campus.

11. The Empire

The Empire is a historical drama based on the story of the Mughals, one of the most powerful dynasties in Pre-British India. The first season revolves around Babur, who after being crowned as Emperor at a young age, begins his conquest of North India.

12. Grahan

Amrita Singh is an IPS officer who’s red up with her work life and wants to quit the force to marry her boyfriend in Canada. However, she discovers that her father, a Sikh man, is a prime accused in an incident during the Sikh Riots of 1984. She then decides to stay on the force to uncover the dark truths of her father’s past.

13. Aspirants

Aspirants follows the story of a group of friends who are all aspirants of the UPSC test, one of the most competitive exams in India. The show goes back and forth in time exploring the stories of its characters, as it reveals the consequences of the choices they make.

14. Inside Edge Season 3

Inside Edge follows the Mumbai Mavericks, a T20 cricket franchise playing in the Powerplay League. The show explores the dark underbelly of the cricketing world which is filled with power struggles, money, and sex.

15. Kota Factory Season 2

Following the lives of young IIT aspirants, Kota Factory Season 2 continues the story, as Jeetu leaves Prodigy Classes to begin his own institute which he calls “Aimers.”

16. Mumbai Diaries: 26/11

Based on the horrific attacks of 26/11 that scarred Mumbai forever, this show stars Mohit Raina and Konkona Sen Sharma in lead roles. The movie revolves around a group of doctors responding to the mounting crisis even as attackers try to invade the hospital itself.

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The 16 Best Indian Web Series of 2021 We Hope You Don't Miss! (2024)

FAQs

Which is the best Indian web series? ›

Best Indian web Series
  • Dahaad. 2023– 8 epsTV-MA. ...
  • Aarya. 2020– 25 eps. 7.7 (16K) Rate. ...
  • Eclipse. 2021– 8 eps. 8.3 (7.9K) Rate. ...
  • Human. 2022– 10 eps. 7.7 (11K) Rate. ...
  • The Aam Aadmi Family. 2016– 26 eps. 8.4 (2.3K) Rate. ...
  • Taaza Khabar. 2023– 7 eps. 8.1 (49K) Rate. ...
  • Cubicles. 2019– 20 eps. 8.2 (8.7K) Rate. ...
  • Home Shanti. 2022– 6 eps. 8.0 (1.3K) Rate.

Which is the hottest web series of Indian 2024? ›

ShowsNumber of Viewers (In millions)
Panchayat 328.2
Heeramandi20.3
Indian Police Force19.5
Kota Factory S315.7
6 more rows
Jul 24, 2024

Which is the most watched web series in India? ›

The third season of Amazon Prime Video's Panchayat, Heeramandi (Netflix) and Indian Police Force (Prime) are the three most-watched original streaming shows in Hindi. Amar Singh Chamkila, Murder Mubarak (both Netflix), and Ae Watan Mere Watan (Prime Video) are the three most-watched original Hindi films on streaming.

What is the drug based Indian web series? ›

Pill highlights the travails of this system with maturity and in-depth insights. The show's central characters Prakash (Riteish), Gursimran (Anshul Chauhan) and Noor (Akshat Chauhan) fight the good fight against corruption and deceit.

Which series is No 1 in India? ›

The most watched television show of all time in India as of August 2023 was the Ramanand production "Ramayan" with around 77 million impressions.

Which is the most watched web series in India 2024? ›

The third season of Amazon Prime Video's Panchayat was the most watched Hindi language web series across various streaming platforms for the first half of 2024, according to a report published by media consulting firm Ormax Media.

Which is top 5 web series in the world? ›

  1. Game of Thrones. 2011–2019TV-MA. 9.2 (2.3M) Rate. ...
  2. Breaking Bad. 2008–2013TV-MA. 9.5 (2.2M) Rate. ...
  3. Stranger Things. 2016–2025TV-14. 8.7 (1.4M) Rate. ...
  4. Friends. 1994–2004TV-14. 8.9 (1.1M) Rate. ...
  5. The Walking Dead. 2010–2022TV-MA. 8.1 (1.1M) Rate. ...
  6. Sherlock. 2010–2017TV-14. 9.1 (1M) Rate. ...
  7. The Big Bang Theory. 2007–2019TV-PG. ...
  8. Dexter. 2006–2013TV-MA.

Which is the hottest serial in India? ›

A look at TV shows that had intimate scenes
  • Anupamaa. Rupali and Gaurav recent dream scene made their fans crave for more. ...
  • Yeh Hai Chahatein. Abrar Qazi and Sargun Kaur Luthra had one of the most steamy sequences onscreen. ...
  • Imlie. Instagram.
  • Imlie. ...
  • Beyhadh. ...
  • Beyhadh. ...
  • Sapne Suhaane Ladakpan Ke. ...
  • Sapne Suhaane Ladakpan Ke.
Mar 13, 2023

Which Indian web series is famous worldwide? ›

1. Mirzapur. A shocking incident at a wedding procession ignites a series of events entangling the lives of two families in the lawless city of Mirzapur.

Which Indian web series has an 8.5 rating? ›

Mirzapur has a rating of 8.5 and Panchayat has an 8.9. The series was released on Prime Video on October 25. Nowadays, there are many great web series available in different genres on OTT platforms. Some of the popular Indian web series include Rocket Boys, Mirzapur, The Family Man and Panchayat, among many others.

What is top 10 in Netflix India? ›

Netflix Top 10 (India)
  • Laapataa Ladies. 20232h 2mTV-14. ...
  • Mission Majnu. 20232h 9mTV-MA. ...
  • Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. 20232h 30mNot Rated. ...
  • Mrs. Chatterjee vs. ...
  • Sooryavanshi. 20212h 25mNot Rated. 5.9 (79K) Rate. ...
  • Leo. 20232h 44mNot Rated. 7.2 (61K) Rate. ...
  • Khufiya. 20232h 37mTV-MA. 6.1 (7.4K) Rate. ...
  • Shaitaan. 20242h 12mNot Rated. 6.6 (49K) Rate.

Which is the most controversial Indian web series? ›

Controversial Web Series That Are Available On OTT
  1. Sacred Games 2 - Prime Video.
  2. Paatal Lok - Prime Video. ...
  3. Aashram - MX Player. ...
  4. Indian Matchmaking - Netflix. ...
  5. A Suitable Boy - Netflix. ...
  6. Hasmukh - Netflix. ...
  7. Tandav - Prime Video. ...

Which is the highest crime web series in India? ›

Top Indian Thriller Web Series/Films
  1. Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya. 2022– 9 eps. 7.1 (8.2K) Rate. ...
  2. Cadaver. 20222h 3m. 6.5 (3.7K) Rate. ...
  3. Suzhal - The Vortex. 2022– 16 eps. 8.2 (9.5K) Rate. ...
  4. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. 20227 eps. 6.7 (8.9K) Rate. ...
  5. Mai. 2022– 6 epsTV-MA. ...
  6. The Fame Game. 20228 epsTV-MA. ...
  7. Byadh. 2022– 6 eps. ...
  8. Aranyak. 2021– 8 epsTV-MA.

Which is the first Indian Netflix original series? ›

Sacred Games is an Indian neo-noir crime thriller television series based on Vikram Chandra's 2006 novel of the same name. India's first Netflix original series, it was produced and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap as Phantom Films. The novel was adapted by Varun Grover, Smita Singh, and Vasant Nath.

Which is the No. 1 web series? ›

1. Game of Thrones. Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.

Which website is best for Indian web series? ›

Best websites to watch and download Indian TV series
  1. DesiTVBox. Hindi TV show download can never be easier than as it is on DesiTVBox. ...
  2. Yupp TV. On Yupp TV website, you can access the top-rated movies from India. ...
  3. Hotstar. ...
  4. Apne TV. ...
  5. India Everyday TV. ...
  6. FreeInterTV. ...
  7. The Viral Fever. ...
  8. Eros Now.
Apr 10, 2022

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