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Year-end roundup of top Indian TV shows and web series
In less than a couple of days 2024 will wrap its course and a new year will come knocking with its own set catalogue of movies and shows. Incidentally, for the Indian OTT landscape, this year was quite eventful with a number of good new releases and sequels to popular ones going on air.
However, it is likely for one to have either missed or skipped any one of such great releases amid the everyday hustle-bustle. To help you get caught up with all the best Indian web series and TV shows this year, here is a recap list along with details of where to find them streaming:
Police officer Shivajirao Jende and retired journalist Peter Fernandes team up to solve a murder in Mumbai. During their investigation, they uncover deep secrets of greed, despair, and longing. As they dig deeper, they also face the unresolved issues of their broken friendship.
Starring Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana, and Shivani Raghuvanshi.
A home chef, struggling to make ends meet, comes up with a sinister plan to swap her husband, Prabhakar, with her lover, Umesh, who is a squint-eyed doppelganger of Prabhakar.
Starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Manoj Bajpayee
In this gripping crime thriller, a retired nurse with dark secrets begins a deadly game, leaving the police racing to solve a twisted murder spree. With cryptic letters and clues, CI Aji Kurian and his team must uncover how a thousand babies fit into the chaos.
Starring Neena Gupta as the enigmatic Sarah Ouseph
Radhe Rathod takes on the challenge of leading the Rathod Gharana, balancing traditional Hindustani classical music with modern trends. Tamanna’s fame tests their bond, amid reality show drama and intense competition.
Starring Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, and Divya Dutta
Set in an all-girls boarding school, this coming-of-age drama follows young women navigating adolescence, love, heartbreak, friendships, and dreams, while challenging societal rules. It’s a blend of rebellion and inspiration.
Starring Pooja Bhatt, Mukul Chadda, Raima Sen, Zoya Hussain, and Avantika Vandanapu
In this gripping crime thriller, SI K. Brinda tackles deep corruption and societal issues, uncovering shocking secrets. As she pursues justice and grapples with personal dilemmas, the lines between right and wrong blur.
Featuring Indrajith Sukumaran, Ravindra Vijay, and Aamani
Plot: When fashionista Bella ‘Bae’ Chowdhary gets disowned by her wealthy family after a scandal, she moves to Mumbai. Bae embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating life without her luxury lifestyle. Expect awkward jobs, unexpected love, and personal growth.
Starring Ananya Panday
Set in the Citadel universe, this spy action thriller follows Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), a struggling actress, who gets involved in espionage due to her relationship with Bunny (Varun Dhawan), a stuntman. Years later, they must protect their daughter from danger.
Starring Kay Kay Menon, Varun Dhawan, Samanta Ruth Prabhu
This historical drama delves into India's 1947 partition, featuring Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It showcases political power plays, emotional turmoil, and pivotal decisions. The series highlights the high-stakes diplomacy, revolution, and heartbreak that went beyond textbook history.
Starring Siddhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra
This fantasy thriller spans three timelines—1990, 2001, and 2016—where police inspector Yug Arya (Raghav Juyal) receives mysterious messages from Shaurya Anthwal (Dhairya Karwa) through an old walkie-talkie. These time-bending transmissions help solve cold cases and uncover hidden secrets, all at precisely 11:11 PM.
Starring Kritika Kamra, Gautami Kapoor, Harsh Chhaya, and Nitesh Pandey
In pre-independence India, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's grandiose drama explores Lahore’s Heera Mandi, intertwining love, betrayal, and ambition. Follow Mallikajaan, Fareedan, Bibbojaan, and Lajjo as they navigate power, politics, and societal expectations.
Starring Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal, Taha Shah Badussha, Fardeen Khan, and Naseeruddin Shah
This intense limited series dramatizes the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814, showcasing the tense seven-day hostage crisis. The hijackers, linked to Al-Qaeda, demand terrorist releases in exchange for passenger lives.
Starring Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, and Pankaj Kapur.
In this thrilling cop drama, DCP Kabir Malik and Joint CP Vikram Bakshi confront bomb blasts in Delhi on Police Raising Day. It's not just about stopping terrorists; they also battle corruption, politics, and a vengeful villain, Zarar. Special Cell Chief Tara Shetty adds to the intensity.
Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty
Inspector Rishi Nandhan investigates mysterious murders in a mountain village. With his team, sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra, he finds a link to Vanaratchi, a mythical forest spirit. As supernatural events unfold, Rishi’s skepticism is tested.
Starring Naveen Chandra, Malini Jeevarathnam
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Vaibhav Pandey and his friends continue to face pre-exam stress in Kota, India, with the IIT-JEE exams approaching. This season delves into the students' mental struggles and Jeetu Bhaiya’s emotional challenges after losing a student.
Starring Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Revathi Pillai, and Ahsaas Channa.
Set in 1970s Maharashtra, this crime drama centers on the murder of seven women, plunging the village of Manvat into fear. Ramakant Kulkarni (Ashutosh Gowariker), a determined officer, uncovers a web of superstition, ritual killings, and blurred lines between myth and reality.
Guddu Pandit and Golu Gupta navigate new enemies and underworld politics in this crime-filled series. Kaleen Bhaiya plans his return, seeking revenge after Munna’s death. The series is packed with power, drama, and bloodshed.
Starring Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Anjum Sharma.
Dimple Ahuja (Prajakta Koli) and Rishi Singh Shekhawat (Rohit Saraf) navigate their lovable, complicated relationship with more heart and awkward moments. They balance dreams, relationship drama, and life’s hiccups, learning that trust, patience, and comedy are key.
Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), the village secretary in Phulera, Uttar Pradesh, must decide whether to help the villagers with their dramas or pursue his dreams. With Panchayat elections approaching, new characters add to his challenges.
Starring Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and Chandan Roy.
This thrilling crime drama focuses on Neel Banerjee, a Kerala Forest Department officer, as he teams up with quirky characters to dismantle an intricate poaching network. Expect suspense, wildlife drama, twists, and a dash of humour with characters like Mala, and Alan.
Starring Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Nimisha Sajayan
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Karan, a dedicated cop, confronts the formidable villain Kazbe while juggling his dangerous mission and personal relationship challenges.
Starring Gulshan Devaiah, Anurag Kashyap, Harleen Sethi
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