7 Indian Web Series On OTT Platforms Inspired By True Events

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

From crime and politics to remarkable individuals, these shows blend drama with reality. Here are seven must-watch titles:

Black Warrant (Netflix): Based on 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 follows Kainaaz, a Pakistani woman who mistakenly crosses the LOC and is imprisoned in India, as 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 battling to save lives amidst terror.

Naxalbari (ZEE5): An STF agent investigating a Naxalite uprising in Maharashtra finds himself entangled in betrayals and hidden motives.

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

Scam 2003 (SonyLIV): This season of Scam explores 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 rooted in real-life events.