7 Indian Web Series Based on True Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

Real-life events often make for the most compelling stories, and Indian web series have brought some of them to the screen with gripping storytelling.

From crime and politics to inspiring individuals, these shows offer a mix of drama and reality. Here are seven must-watch series:

Black Warrant (Netflix): Based on the book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, this series follows a rookie jailer navigating the brutal realities of Tihar Jail in the 1980s.

Kaafir (ZEE5): Inspired by true events, this emotional drama tells the story of Kainaaz, a Pakistani woman who mistakenly crosses the LOC and is imprisoned in India. A journalist fights for her justice.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 (Amazon Prime Video): Set in a hospital during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, this medical thriller follows doctors and first responders fighting to save lives amidst terror.

Naxalbari (ZEE5): An STF agent is sent to investigate a Naxalite movement in Maharashtra but finds himself caught in a web of betrayals and hidden motives.

Queen (Amazon Prime Video): A political biopic based on Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, tracing her journey from a film star to a powerful leader.

Scam 2003 ( SonyLIV): This season of Scam chronicles the rise and fall of Abdul Karim Telgi, the mastermind behind the Rs 30,000 crore stamp paper scam.

Dahaad (Amazon Prime Video): A cop investigates the mysterious deaths of women in Rajasthan, uncovering a chilling serial killer case inspired by real-life events.