Half of the year has just passed by. There are more than 100 web series that are released every year, but we always wonder what we should watch every weekend. The year started with Bhuvam Bam’s web series Taaza Khabar with Raj & DK’s Farzi starring Shahid Kapoor (who made his OTT debut) became a hot topic for the audience, the year also showed us Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur collaborating for the Indian adaptation of the popular series The Night Manager and gave us the renewal of the popular thriller series Asur starring Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti. We were also transported back to the 50s of Indian cinema with Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee, where we met the popular hero ‘Madan Kumar’.
Let’s revisit the year and take a look at some of the most trending Hindi series of the year.
Taaza Khabar
Release Date: January 5
Director: Himank Gaur
Taaza Khabar is the story of Vasant “Vasya” Gawade, a sanitation worker who discovers a mystical boon that can predict the future and make miracles in his life and the lives of those around him.
Trial By Fire
Release Date: January 13
Director: Prashant Nair and Randeep Jha.
Based on the book Trial by Fire: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy authored by Neelam Krishnamoorthy and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, the series follows the difficult yet resilient journey of two parents – Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy who are trying to seek justice over the last two decades.
Class
Release Date: February 3
Director: Ashim Ahluwalia, Gul Dharmani and Kabir Mehta
Based on the popular Spanish series, Elite, Class follows three friends from the working class, Dheeraj, Saba, and Balli, who are given the opportunity to attend Hampton International, a prestigious private school in New Delhi when their neighbourhood school is completely destroyed by fire. The Ahuja Properties, the ones responsible for the fire, are funding the scholarships. The three are originally shunned by affluent students while attending Hampton International. But as the school year goes on, their lives become intertwined in a conflict of sexual attraction, envy, and way of life.
Farzi
Release Date: February 10
Director: Raj & DK
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna and Bhuvan Arora
Farzi centres around Sunny, a disillusioned artist who becomes disheartened by the rampant income inequality in India, particularly after his grandfather’s revolutionary printing press succumbs to financial ruin. Determined to take matters into his own hands, Sunny forms an unlikely alliance with his best friend Firoz to delve into the world of counterfeit money production. However, their audacious venture encounters formidable obstacles in the form of Mansoor, a ruthless gangster, and Michael, an astute cop.
The Night Manager
Release Date: February 16
Director: Sandeep Modi, Priyanka Ghose
An Indian adaptation to a British series of the same name, The Night Manager follows Shaan Sengupta, an ex-soldier, who must infiltrate Shaildendra ‘Shelly’ Rungta, an arms dealer’s inner circle to bring down his empire of war.
The Romantics
Release Date: February 24
Director: Smriti Mundhra
The series was filmed over the course of three years by Smriti Mundra, who also directed A Suitable Girl and Indian Matchmaking. This documentary project features interviews with 35 of Bollywood’s film stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salim Khan, Sooraj Barjatya, Anil Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Katrina Kaif, Rishi Kapoor, Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, Neetu Singh, Anushka Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Uday Chopra, Ranveer Singh, and Rani Mukerji. The interview also marks Aditya Chopra’s first appearance on screen in 28 years. The documentary chronicles the highs and lows of Yash Chopra’s career through historical videos and interviews.
Rocket Boys 2
Release Date: March 16
Director: Abhay Pannu
Set against the backdrop of early independent India, the second season of Rocket Boys delves into a tumultuous period characterised by political turmoil, internal power dynamics, and international scrutiny of the nation’s ambitions. The series carries forward the remarkable chronicles of Dr Homi J. Bhabha, Dr Vikram Sarabhai, and Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, showcasing their relentless pursuit of turning India into a nuclear power despite numerous obstacles.
Jubilee
Release Date: April 7
Director: Vikramaditya Motwane
Taking place in the backdrop of a newly independent India, Jubilee is a captivating work of fiction, a period drama that unravels the tales and aspirations that birthed the iconic Bollywood industry, shaping it into the phenomenon we recognize today.
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
Release Date: May 5
Director: Homi Adajania
Savitri, the matriarch of a large cartel in the lawless Borderlands, ignites a war for succession in a murky world of drugs and violence.
Dahaad
Release Date: May 12
Director: Reema Kagti
The series revolves around Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati, who embarks on a relentless investigation into a string of deaths occurring within public bathrooms. Initially presumed to be suicides, these cases take a chilling turn as Bhaati unravels the unsettling truth: a ruthless serial killer is at large. As the investigation deepens, Bhaati finds herself delving into the dark underbelly of the crimes, determined to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Modern Love Chennai
Release Date: May 18
Director: Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Thiagarajan Kumararaja, Raju Murugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar and Akshay Sundher.
Modern Love Chennai is an enthralling adaptation of the renowned American anthology series, Modern Love, originally published by The New York Times. Set in the vibrant city of Chennai, this unique chapter captures six love stories irrespective of race, age, class and gender within this culturally rich metropolis.
Yeh Meri Family Season 2
Release Date: May 19
Director: Mandar Kurundkar
Yeh Meri Family 2 is set in the ‘winter of the 90s’ and centres on the Awasthi family. The story is narrated from the viewpoint of 11-year-old Ritika, who is afraid of the “Kiran Bedi” of the house—her mother Neerja—and reluctant to interact with her father Sanjay. Her only nemesis is her younger brother Rishi, whom she cannot take seeing unhappy. And, like all grandparents, her dadi protects her from her stern mother.
Asur 2
Release Date: June 1
Director: Oni Sen
In Asur Season 2, we follow the journey of Nikhil Nair, a former forensic expert who now leads a life as a teacher, burdened by the shadows of his troubled past. As the CBI team relentlessly pursues the elusive Asur, a serial killer from the depths of darkness resurfaces, posing a grave danger to society. Against the backdrop of the captivating city of Varanasi, the new season unveils the intricate interplay between mythology, crime, and the depths of human nature, promising a captivating exploration of enigmatic connections.
Scoop
Release Date: June 2
Director: Hansal Mehta
Based on Jigna Vora’s biographical memoir Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison, the hit series follows Jagruti Pathak, a renowned crime reporter who is the prime suspect in the horrific murder of another journalist. She is the centre of attention since everyone believes she exploited her connections in the underworld to kill her rival, and she must prove her innocence.
School of Lies
Release Date: June 2
Director: Avinash Arun
Based on real-life events, the gripping series unfolds when Shakti, a 12-year-old, mysteriously disappears, setting off a chain of events that unravels the concealed secrets lurking within the boarding school. As the search for Shakti intensifies, the unsettling truth begins to surface, plunging everyone into a tumultuous whirlwind of chaos.
Jee Karda
Release Date: June 15
Director: Arunima Sharma.
The lives of seven childhood friends are explored in the series. They all believed that by the time they reached the age of 30, their lives would be flawlessly organised and in line with their goals and desires. They are forced to confront the hard truth that life does not always go as planned as their milestone birthday approaches.
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