OTT platforms have transformed content consumption all around the world as a result of Covid-19. Long lines, loud and obnoxious moviegoers are all things of the past. We now seek mind-exhilarating content at the touch of a button. Although Sony LIV is a relatively new OTT platform that is most commonly used to watch live sports games, it also provide a choice of intriguing Indian web series on Sony LIV.
1. Scam 1992 (2020)
Genre: Drama, Biography, Crime.
Actors: Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanvantrey, Anjali Barot, Hemant Kher, Chirag Vohra
Director: Hansal Mehta
IMDB Rating: 9.5/10
There's a slim possibility you haven't heard of this ground-breaking show. Scam 1992 is one of the top ten most popular shows on IMDB worldwide. The show chronicles the rise and fall of Harshad Mehta, called "The Big Bull" of the Indian stock market by many. The show consists of ten episodes, each of which lasts about 50 minutes.
2. JL50 (2020)
Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller.
Actors: Abhay Deol, Pankaj Kapoor, Ritika Anand, Piyush Mishra, Rajesh Sharma.
Director: Shailender Vyas
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
Are you a science fiction fan? We rarely receive good content from Hindi cinema in this space. JL50 is a one-of-a-kind storey with aspects of time travel, suspense, and drama that will keep you fascinated until the very end. With a run time of only 138 minutes, it's a mini-series that you can easily binge in one sitting ( a standard Bollywood movie).
3. GULLAK (2019)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family.
Actors: Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta.
Director: Amrit Raj Gupta, Palash Vaswani.
IMDB Rating: 9.1/10
Gullak is the place to go if you're seeking for something lighthearted yet heartfelt at the same time. No one else does a better job of catching the pulse of the Indian middle class than TVF. This two-season show is short and basic enough that you can watch it with your entire family and reminisce together.
4. A Simple Murder (2020)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Actors: Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Priya Anand, Amit Sial, Sushant Singh, Vikram Kochhar, Gopal Datt, Vijay Raaz.
Director: Sachin Pathak
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
With the second season set to premiere in November 2021, now is the ideal time to catch up on this web series. A girl is to be murdered and a financial reward is to be earned in this action-packed comedy of errors. But, without giving anything away about the plot, suffice it to say that this show will make you laugh while also making you think. The show is divided into seven episodes, each lasting 30 to 35 minutes.
5.Maharani (2021)
Genre: Political Drama
Actors: Huma Qureshi, Sohum Shah, Tanu Vidhyarthi, Amit Sail.
Director: Karan Sharma
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
It's a political drama set in the 1990s in Bihar. Where a common housewife must rise through the ranks to become the state's Chief Minister. This show is well worth your time, with ten episodes lasting 40-50 minutes each.
6. AVRODH: THE SIEGE WITHIN (2020)
Genre: War Thriller
Actors: Madhurima Tuli, Amit Sadh, Darshan Kumar.
Director: Raj Acharya
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
This is an action-packed thriller based on the Indian army's Uri surgical strike that will have you glued to your seat. It consists of nine episodes, each lasting 40 minutes.
7. Kathmandu Connection (2021)
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Actors: Aksha Pardansay, Anshuman Pushkar, Amit Sail
Director: Sachin Pathak
IMDB Rating: 5.8/10
Based on true events, a police officer is murdered, a hotelier is kidnapped, and a reporter is stalked all take place against the backdrop of the 1993 bombing. All of these factors combine to make Kathmandu Connection a must-see event. It consists of six episodes, each lasting 40 to 45 minutes.
8.Undekhi (2020)
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Actors: Anchal Singh, Harsh Chaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya
Director: Ashish R. Shukla
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
Undekhi is a compelling criminal thriller based on true events that chronicles the aftermath of a girl's murder at a wedding and the lengths to which a wealthy and powerful family will go to cover up the crime. The show consists of ten 30-minute episodes. It's a work of art you can't afford to overlook.
9. Pitchers (2015)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Actors: Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Jitendra Kumar, Abhay Mahajan
Director: Amit Golani
IMDB Rating: 9.1/ 10
TVF Pitchers is a classic that never goes out of style. This show is regarded as a modern-day Indian classic. A touching account of the hardships and tribulations of four young entrepreneurs who abandoned their day jobs to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. This presentation explores the Indian start-up culture and business landscape and leaves you wanting more.
The series consists of five episodes with a total runtime of 40 minutes.
10. Chutzpah (2021)
Genre: Drama
Actors: Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, Elnaaz Norouzi, Tanya Maniktala
Director: Simarpreet Singh
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
Without giving too much away, the premise of this show is really unique and intriguing. The show is particularly appealing to teenagers. The show tackles a variety of 21st-century challenges and topics by examining the different vices of our social media-driven environment. It consists of seven 30-35 minute episodes.
