The last decade was a golden decade for the OTT platforms which significantly increased the trend of watching web series. A decade of internet revolution in India has triggered this trend which results in watching web series from the comfort of their homes. It has become the millennials’ most preferred hobby ever.

Youth in India were enraged by the disappointing performance of general entertainment content on television. Many studies have shown that young people under the age of 29, prefer online sources of entertainment which are basically web series coming from OTT platforms due to the fact that the concepts of web series are brand new and include stories with a wide range of themes and topics, this acted as a catalyst in booming this industry in the last decade.

The availability of fresh content every day with shorter seasons and episodes has struck the modern generation’s desire for new content and that requires a short attention span. This provided the ideal counterbalance to the never-ending Indian Television shows. The popularity of web series has also led to the development of new storytellers who are looking for new mediums of expression for a long time. The last decade is definitely a golden age for those kinds of storytellers because of the increasing popularity of OTT platforms and their contents.

Here is the list of the finest Hindi-language Indian web series over the recent decade:

1. TVF Inmates

Five buddies, Madhav, Fooga, Rahul, Kay, and Richa, share a house in TVF Inmates, an Indian web series. Despite the inmates’ daily problems at work and home, as well as their ridiculous beliefs about them, TVF Inmates appears to be a promising show. On the subject of character depths and the prospective introduction of new characters, the future will be intriguing.

IMDb Rating: 6.6

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: TVF Play, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video

2. Made In Heaven

Made in Heaven is probably one of the greatest web series to come out in India in recent years. There were subtle portrayals of adultery, Section 377, financial disparity, and sexual assault, as well as a realistic, amusing, and thought-provoking depiction of the Indian wedding circus that made the program stand out.

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

3. Chinese Bhasad

Chinese Bhasad is hilarious and sarcastic, despite the little racial undertone. Due to his experiences in the Indo-China War of 1962, a retired army Major Badrinarayan a.k.a. Nanaji is pitted against his own grandson Raghu, who has opted to marry a Chinese girl. Raghu and Ming make every effort to bring their families together and marry.  Nevertheless, the bhasad or complicated problems continue to the very end.

IMDb Rating: 6.4

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Voot

4. The Family Man

The Family Man, a Spy-mystery thriller starring Manoj Bajpayee, held our minds captivated by national security and family-related topics at the same time. A well-written narrative and a diverse cast of characters were the main reasons behind the stellar performance of this web series.

IMDb Rating: 8.7

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

5. Kota Factory

Indian online series Kota Factory’s debut episode was hilariously honest. If we look at the notorious Kota coaching schools and the rat race to pass engineering exams. The series reminded us of our school connections and our anxiety about entrance exams with its refreshing characters and realistic conversations. It is one of the best Hindi web series to watch.

IMDb Rating: 9.1

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Netflix

6. Kaafir

Based on a real-life narrative, Kaafir was a sophisticated and powerful take on the dangerous and sad Kashmir situation, seen through the eyes of a civilian who was wrongly imprisoned across the border. With the socio-political climate as it is, the Indian web series Kaafir is not only a beautiful narrative but also an incredibly essential one because of Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina’s strong performances.

IMDb Rating: 8.2

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Zee5

7. Delhi Crime

Delhi Crime is a heart-wreaking and not an easy-to-watch web series but it is both essential and timely. It was inspired by the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case. Shefali Shah’s strong performance is indisputably very fantastic, even though others believed the tale was slanted in favor of the government. It is one of the best Indian crime Hindi series.

IMDb Rating: 8.5

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Netflix

8. Gullak

Gullak, unlike other Indian family-comedy dramas, was unexpectedly funny and heartwarming and can be counted among some of the best Hindi web series. Like looking through a childhood album, this series allowed us to reminisce about the events that shaped our youth.

IMDb Rating: 9.1

Number of seasons released: 3

Watch on: SonyLIV

First-season memes, memorable lines, and lots of life lessons abound in Sacred Games’ first season. And the audience overwhelmingly loves it. This was probably the first Indian web series to have viewers thinking and analyzing everything, including the names. Despite Season 2’s lack of intrigue, our trust in the show remains intact.

IMDb Rating: 8.5

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Netflix

10. Life Sahi Hai

In this comedy-filled web series, four men seem to be torn between being autonomous and bored and reliant, respectively. Despite being bothered by their girlfriends, parents, superiors, and internal conflicts, they continue to live their lives and attempt to find comedy in everything.

IMDb Rating: 7.8

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Zee5

11. Ghoul

Ghoul is a rare Indian horror series that leaves you with inherent dilemmas, but that’s exactly what happened here. In addition to using creative storytelling techniques and folklore, this web series featured a reverse character arc as well as a future that was uncertain in nature.

IMDb Rating: 7.0

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Netflix

12. Breathe: Into the Shadows

Until we’re faced with a terrible circumstance, most of us feel that we’ll do the right thing when it comes. Breathe, a suspenseful thriller addresses just such an ethical dilemma.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

13. FLAMES

When it debuted in its first season, FLAMES was a throwback to school life and those first sensations of love, as well as the charm of old tunes, and the shenanigans that only happened in tuition class. While dealing with teen emotions and parental expectations, the show’s second season concentrated on the issues that most of us encountered in our first relationship.

IMDb Rating: 8.9

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: MX Player

14. Humorously Yours

In Humorously Yours, stand-up comedian Vipul Goyal, who thinks highly of himself and wants to go places, continually struggles with his relationship with his wife and co-workers. Incredibly funny, with plenty of punchlines and double entendre and a cast that is nothing short of outstanding. If you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, this one’s yours.

IMDb Rating: 8.6

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Zee5

Although Mirzapur was an obscenely violent vengeance drama, its surprising narrative twists and fleshed-out characters made it much more than a tale of guns and curses Ali Fazal and Divyendu Sharma’s performances. Mirzapur 3 has been announced in 2022.

IMDb Rating: 8.5

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

16. Yeh Meri Family

Yeh Meri Family is the perfect gift for someone who takes great delight in being a true-blue 90s youngster. In Yeh Meri Family, 9-year-old Harshu recounts birthday parties that took place in his living room, slam books he concealed from his parents, and sibling disputes (that never get old).

IMDb Rating: 9.0

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

17. A.I.SHA

Science and technology accuracy have made A.I.SHA. one of the few sci-fi thriller web shows in India. Although the whole series is evocative of other AI-based films such as Her and Ex Machina, A.I.SHA manages to keep its uniqueness throughout. It’s safe to say that A.I.SHA. is an experimental and fantastic success, and we’re hoping that this genre will continue to flourish.

IMDb Rating: 7.3

Number of seasons released: 6

Watch on: MX Player

18. Star Boyz

Star Boyz was a hilarious pace comedy that gave us heroes with their disappointing tales. Kenny and Naveen’s chemistry and unexpectedly brilliant writing make for a crazy comedy that succeeds due to their chemistry and the surprisingly clever script.

IMDb Rating: 7.9

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Youtube

19. Shaitaan Haveli

Shaitaan Haveli is the ultimate horror parody for anybody who remembers the ‘horror’ movies that were more amusing than scary. Comedian Varun Thakur created the web series as a spoof on 80s horror movies, and the humour is both well-deserved appreciable, and organic.

IMDb Rating: 7.1

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

20. Engineering Girls

When it comes to engineering and girls, the most popular joke is about the absence of females in engineering institutions. Which also translates into restricted engineering life tales from a girl’s perspective. Engineering Girls, on the other hand, provides a much-needed account of three engineer hostellers and their problems.

IMDb Rating: 6.8

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Zee5

21. What The Folks

It may be called a stereotype, but it’s true: life after marriage is different from before. Those shifts are explored in What The Folks via both humorous and sad events. Most married couples (and even single individuals) in India may relate to the themes that are discussed in the show.

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Number of seasons released: 4

Watch on: Voot

22. Laakhon Mein Ek

Several years before Kota Factory, Biswa Kalyan Rath’s hard-hitting web series Laakhon Mein Ek revealed Kota’s darker side. As of season two, the show’s focus has changed from criminal activity to medical negligence.

IMDb Rating: 8.2

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

23. Inside Edge

You are unlikely to be disappointed when any web series combines cricket with entertainment. That’s exactly what Inside Edge portrays. The film depicts the harsh look of the politics of sports. This show’s characters helped me to become absorbed in the tale like it’s happening in real life and we all are characters in this web series.

IMDb Rating: 8.0

Number of seasons released: 3

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

24. Man’s World

there is a line that most men told, “Put us (men) in their place and them (women) in ours”. That’s what really happens in this web series. This web series mirrors what kind of treatment women receive in the home. Female social position, subtle discrimination, and what happens if everything simply flips are all explored in this funny parody. Man’s World is both funny and profound. 

IMDb Rating: 7.3

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video, Youtube

25. Pushpavalli

As far as Indian web series are concerned, Sumukhi Suresh’s Pushpavalli is a masterpiece. For the simple reason that we had a program that broke all the rules when it came to comedic female leads, romance, and more. Pushpavalli, a black comedy driven by a character (and performer) who was the antithesis of Indian television’s conventional female protagonists, succeeds on both the comic and drama levels.

IMDb Rating: 7.4

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

26. F.A.T.H.E.R.S.

By taking an approach to the problem of the generational gap, F.A.T.H.E.R.S. is wonderfully invigorating. As a way to connect with their millennial kids, three retired fathers decide to get together and try to ‘become stylish’ You won’t mind seeing it again because it pokes fun at all things for millennials.

IMDb Rating: 7.4

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: TVF Play, MX Player

27. Tripling

In contrast to other road trip shows (and movies) that majorly focused on love life and self-exploration, Tripling focuses on the sibling connection. It brought back memories of our family trips and the reality that no one understands us better than our siblings.

IMDb Rating: 8.5

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: TVF Play, Youtube, SonyLIV

28. Official Chukyagiri

You’d be surprised at how much humour and drama can be found in workplace politics if you took a step back. Also, if you haven’t already, check out Official Chukyagiri for a glimpse into Spandan’s corporate life.

IMDb Rating: 7.0

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: MX Player, Youtube

29. Permanent Roommates

The web series Permanent Roommates has had two successful seasons and a third is in the process. The film addresses the benefits and pitfalls of a live-in relationship between an overbearing NRI and his long-distance girlfriend Tanya.

IMDb Rating: 8.6

Number of seasons released: 2

Watch on: Zee5, SonyLIV

30. Little Things

Kavya and Dhruv’s romance and problems were far apart from Bollywood’s song, dance, and theatrical portrayal of romance. While examining the obstacles they encounter in a marriage and their personal issues, this web series focuses on both sides of all characters.

IMDb Rating: 8.2

Number of seasons released: 4

Watch on: Netflix

31. Ladies Room

Ladies Room will make you contact your buddies and organise an amazing reunion. Although it features female characters and takes place solely in women’s bathrooms, it is relevant to and relatable to friends and millennials all over the world.

IMDb Rating: 7.1

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: YouTube

32. Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa

As an introduction to sex education in a society where sex education is limited to misspellings of sexual terms and botched courses by biology instructors, Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa was the perfect fit for the country. It teaches us not only was sex education necessary, but it also wasn’t as difficult as many thought it would be.

IMDb Rating: 8.0

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: YouTube

33. Adulting

Each of us has experienced living with a room or flatmate who has become more than simply a housemate to us. We credited him/her with transforming the house into a home. We are reminded of our unique roommate when dealing with issues like high-pressure jobs, sexual misbehavior in the workplace, elderly parents, and board pressure, among other topics.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Number of seasons released: 3

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

34. Pitchers

Before the popularity of the web series, Pitchers was the show that got people to give up the TV in favour of their laptops. There were three key aspects to a limited web series’ success: engaging, relatable, and fast-paced. Still, we’re eagerly awaiting the release of the next season.

IMDb Rating: 9.1

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: TVF Play, Zee5

35. Baked

Tara and her friends tried to make late-night deliveries in Delhi while in college to find their ways in entrepreneurial selves Just as with the college curriculum, nothing is ever as simple or as straightforward as it first appears to be.

IMDb Rating: 7.7

Number of seasons released: 3

Watch on: Voot, MX Player

36. Bang Baaja Baaraat

The meal, the dancing, and the Pheras are the only aspects of weddings you’ve experienced as a guest. Apart from the wedding, everything else is an issue in Bang Baaja Baraat. It may not have been a new concept, but it was a unique romantic comedy at the time of its debut. It is one of the best Indian web series on Amazon Prime Video.

IMDb Rating: 7.9

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

37. Haq Se

There aren’t many successful adaptations in Indian film. A notable exception is Haq Se (which is based on a novel named Little Women). I was reminded of the family dramas I grew up watching and it was exactly like that with delightful dramatic retelling.

IMDb Rating: 8.2

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: ALT Balaji

38. Girl in the City

Girl in the City gives voice to the challenges of any young adult attempting to convert their passion into a career. Girl in the City will always be remembered as the show that introduced us to Mithila Palkar’s charmingly offbeat charm.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Number of seasons released: 3

Watch on: MX Player, Youtube

39. The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family

As opposed to an ideal world in which families are solely a source of support and comfort, families, in reality, are not without their own problems. There is nothing more important than family in this family drama that explores the dark side of familial love.

IMDb Rating: 6.9

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: MX Player, ALT Balaji

I think this web series doesn’t require any introduction. Almost everyone about the story of this movie whether they watched it or not. This web series is based on finance journalist Sucheta Dalal and Debashish Basu’s 1992 book, The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away, based on the 1992 Indian stock market scam committed by stockbroker Harshad Mehta.

IMDb Rating: 9.3

Number of seasons released: 1

Watch on: SonyLIV