There is no denying the fact that youths of today’s generation are no more interested in the mindless dramas and saas-bahu serials that are aired on Indian Television. We want creative contents and characters with whom we can identify with. For that reason youngsters of our generation prefer watching Foreign series instead of Desi repetitive ones.
With the emergence of technology, today we have better access to internet. So we can procure fresh contents and videos which are just a click away. Web series have become a latest trend and Indians have welcomed this new concept of entertainment with open arms. The youth-oriented fresh contents with creative story-lines have successfully been able to catch the attention of youths today. Even after having low budgets and newcomers as actors, these innovative and relatable web series have been able to gain huge popularity among the youngsters and have proved to be great entertainers.
Here is a list of 10 best Indian web series that are far far better than watching some nonsensical serial on TV and are a must watch. So make sure to catch these engaging web series and make your free time more entertaining.
- Permanent Roommates
This wonderful web series by the team of ‘The Viral Fever’ in association with commonfloor.com, was an instant hit with the viewers. The story revolves around the lives of a modern day couple, Tanya and Mikesh, who are in a long distance relationship for the last 3 years. Things turn topsy turvy for Tanya when she gets a surprise marriage proposal from Mikesh. Then follows a mixture of fun, emotions, drama and revelations between them which is very relatable for everyone who have been in a relationship.
Check out the first look here –
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After the huge popularity of the first season, TVF has recently released the second season of the web series.
Check out the trailer here –
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2.Pitchers
This web series brought to you again by ‘The Viral Fever’ is by far one of the best Indian series launched online. The story revolves around 4 friends who leave their respective jobs to launch their own startup company. It shows how much struggle, risks, determination and perseverance people have to go through in order to establish a company. The story is for all those people who are frustrated of their 9 to 5 jobs and desperately wish in their minds to start their own business venture. The story is so well written, directed and edited that you will totally relate to the situations and funny one liners of these guys who have given brilliant performances in the series. The effect of this series will last long in you mind even after you have finished watching it.
“Tu beer hai” 😉
Check out the trailer here –
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3. Bang Baaja Baaraat
This funky web series by Y-Films is the story of a modern day couple who meet through a dating app and gradually decide to get married. They call their families and convince them for the wedding. What follows is a series of chaotic events, when the 2 crazy families meet for the 1 mental wedding.
Check out the trailer here –
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4. Man’s world
Man’s world is another interesting web series by Y-Films which aims at achieving Gender Equality and empowering all girls and women, everywhere. This humorous web series shows what if women treated men, the way men treat women. What if men are treated as commodities. It’s about walking a mile in their shoes, in that world. The series also stars some famous personalities such as Parineeti Chopra, Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chadda, Bhumi Pednekar and Soni Razdan.
Check out the trailer here –
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5. Baked
Baked s the story of 3 crazy flatmates studying in Delhi University, who decide to start their own business venture, i.e., a midnight food delivery service named ‘Wake and Bake’. What follows is a series of funny misadventures and how they go through a roller-coaster ride during their entrepreneurial journey. This web series created by scoopwhoop.com is doing well with the YouTubers and is getting rave reviews.
Check out the trailer here –
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6. Alisha
This is one of the most stylish web series you will watch. Created by BLUSH, this sassy web series revolves around Alisha, a girl crazy about fashion, who returns to Mumbai after spending 4 years in LA. She starts working as a fashion detective and loves solving cases and mysteries in the fashion industry.
Check out the teaser here –
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7. Bad Indian
Bad Indian is a comedy web series made in America by Janaki Tambe that shows the way the first generation Indians staying in America are sandwiched between following Indian tradition and modern American culture from a woman’s point of view. It’s about every Indian residing in America who’s life hasn’t met their or their parents’ expectations quite well.
Check out the trailer here –
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8. Tech Conversations With Dad
This hilarious yet brutally honest series by TVF shows every youngster’s situation when they are bound to have an uncomfortable conversation with their dad. It shows a guy’s situation when his dad asks him series of questions about operating social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. as an amateur user, and how he is confused about replying to his dad’s queries over the phone.
Check out a sneak peak here –
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9. On Air with AIB
Hotstar along with the guys of All India Bakchod came up with this series titled ‘On Air with AIB’ where the AIB boys talks about issues that the nation really wants to know in the quirkiest and funniest way possible.
Check out the promo here –
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10. Pretentious Reviews by Kanan Gill
These guys from IIT named, Kanan Gill and Biswa Kalyan Rath review movies, not the latest ones but the most dumb and silly movies that were made in Bollywood. Watch these two brilliant guys reviewing the most absurd movies in the history of Indian Cinema in the funniest way ever.
Check out a sneak peak here –
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Have you watched all these interesting Indian web series yet? If yes, then which one according to you tops the list? Do share with us in the comment box below.
If not, then what are you waiting for? Go grab a bucket of popcorn, take your seats and enjoy these awesome web series right away!
