Best Indian Web Series of 2023 on Hotstar That You Shouldn’t Miss
While Netflix and Amazon Prime offer us a wide range of movies and series that keep us entertained, Disney Hotstar is the perfect platform for the Indian audience, catering to their very specific entertainment needs. Disney Hotstar houses some of the biggest production houses, whether it is Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or National Geographic. Hotstar’s selection of movies and shows has kept both children and adults entertained and satisfied. The minimal subscription prices make the platform highly accessible to Indians, who can watch their favorite movies and shows from the comfort of their homes. It also has an option for free viewership, which has helped Hotstar and its originals gain popularity. In the year 2023, too, Hotstar maintained its position as number one, offering us several shows and movies that we could binge on. Let’s review some of the best Indian web series of 2023 on Hotstar that fulfilled our entertainment quotas.
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The Indian rendition of the British television series, The Night Manager, has proven to be one of the most successful web series of 2023. It tells the story of a night manager turned agent who helps the Indian intelligence agency nab a wanted arms dealer. The thriller drama stars Aditya Roy Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Tillotima Shome among others, who have done a brilliant job in executing their roles. Not only is the story engaging and well-written, but the cinematography that supports it is also exceptionally done. Owing to the success of the first two parts of Season 1, the show is gearing up for a second season, which has left fans buzzing with anticipation.
2. Shaitan
Shaitan is a Telugu thriller web series starring Rishi, Shelly, Ravi Kale, Deviyani, and Jaffer Sadiq in crucial roles. It explores various problems faced in South India, with the most important one being Naxalism. The series deals with a single mother and her struggle to raise her three kids, and it also individually traces the path each child takes after they grow up. It is a riveting must-watch that gives us a reality check about the condition of the downtrodden in our country.
Saas Bahu takes a different trajectory from most modern-day thriller web series that star male leads. With Dimple Kapadia, Angira Dhar, Radhika Madan, and Isha Talvar in powerful main roles, Saas Bahu aur Flamingo breaks all barriers and shows that women are not just side characters in action shows and movies. Saas Bahu aur Flamingo tells the story of Rani Ba, a matriarch who runs a shady drug business under the banner of her textile cottage industry, and her daughters-in-law who help her with it. The storytelling of the show is engrossing and will make you not want to leave your couch. The show holds multiple plots, which make the story more suspenseful and interesting. Saas Bahu aur Flamingo can easily be called one of the best Indian web series of 2023 on Hotstar, considering the overwhelming response it received upon its release.
4. Taaza Khabar
Taaza Khabar marked the debut of our very favorite YouTuber Bhuvan Bam, aka Bb ki vines, on the OTT scene, and it surpassed all expectations. From the script and cinematography to the acting, everything about the show is just perfect. It delves into the life of a small-time worker who one day wakes up to realize that he has the power of granting wishes, which leads him to some problems. As this was BB’s first venture outside of YouTube, he was widely appreciated for delivering work that won the hearts of millions.
Starring Nimrat Kaur, Varin Roopani, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, and Aamir Bashir, School of Lies is a mystery thriller revolving around the uncanny disappearance of a young boy from his school. Investigations give way to shocking revelations about the school and also some parents. The suspense that unfolds in the later episodes of the show is absolutely bone-chilling, making it a must-watch.
Kerala Crime Files is a Malayalam web series directed by Ahammad Khabeer. The crime drama takes a deep dive into a murder investigation led by a team of 7 police officers. The way the investigation unfolds in the series through a nerve-wracking plot with unexpected twists and turns keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. The adrenaline rush that one experiences as secrets are revealed is one of the best parts of the show. Kerala Crime Files is a perfect watch for crime fans who want to transcend the boundaries of language.
The Freelancer is an exciting action thriller show which is based on author Shirish Thorat’s book- ‘A Ticket To Syria’. A young girl’s life vacation turns into a nightmare when she gets stuck in a war-struck Syria region and has no one to help her. Avinash Kamath, an ex-cop is now a ‘freelancer’ who goes on the mission of rescuing this girl who is stuck in the ISIS-occupied region.
A suspense crime thriller series topping all the charts and getting high ratings, it is a show that has already had successful 2 seasons and was back with its 3rd season as well. The show revolves around the life of Arya, a strong woman who has to come back to India when her husband gets trapped in dirty politics and dies. She now has to take care of her kids, and the business and also seek revenge. All through three seasons, Sushmita Sen has convinced us with her performance that Aarya is a strong and smart woman who can conquer every dirty game that the world wants her to enter.
9. Anger Tales
It is a Malayalam-language family drama show that has episodes, each showing a character dealing with the mockery, rejection, and judgments of society. They have pent-up anger and resentment inside them. How will they deal with their anger and society? That’s what the show is all about.
10. Apurva
A crime thriller drama movie that won’t let you move from your seats! The show has a gripping storyline about a woman from a rich family about to get married. She somehow ends up getting kidnapped by the dangerous Chambal dacoits. Sometimes, you have no one but only yourself to rely on, right? Well, this movie shows how to do that! It starsTara Sutaria, Rajpal Naurang Yadav, and Abhishek Banerjee in prominent roles. A bone-chilling drama for all those who love watching a fast-paced thriller.
This was our list of the best Indian web series of 2023 on Hotstar. Let’s have a look back at what all wonderful shows released in the year gone by. Such wonderfully curated shows just make me wonder what else the industry has in store for us for the remaining months. Stay tuned to find out. Until next time!