Top 5 Indian Web Series on Hotstar
2024 has been a fantastic year for OTT fans. With the year coming to an end, here is a handpicked list of 5 of the best Disney+ Hotstar shows that you will not regret watching.
Showtime
Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, Showtime is a series that brings into light the world of Bollywood, production houses and what goes on inside them. It goes on to show the power struggles and off-camera fights of Bollywood that are usually hidden from the public eye.
Showtime features an impressive cast of Naseeruddin Shah, Rajeev Khandelwal, Emraan Hashmi, Mouni Roy, with many famous personalities appearing in cameos – Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Neetu Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, and Prem Chopra. The series consists of seven episodes and over 12 million views.
Lootere
The narrative follows an Ukrainian trading vessel attacked by Somali pirates on international waters. The story shows a two-week hostage drama, along with chaos, as the ship’s captain, crew, a scheming businessman, and the Somali commander, struggle for control.
This show is inspired by true incidents of an Indian ship that was similarly hijacked by pirates in Somalian waters. Its cast includes a host of impressive and versatile actors – Vivek Gomber, Rajat Kapoor, Amruta Khanvilkar, Chandan Roy Sanyal.
The Legend of Hanuman: Season 5
A Disney+ Hotstar original show, it revolves around the Hindu God – Lord Hanuman, and offers a unique take on the epic tale with its exceptional animation and action-packed storytelling. Its cast members include – Daman Baggan, Sharad Kelkar, Surbhi Pandey, and Sanket Mhatre.
Life Hill Gayi
Kusha Kapila, as Kalki, and Divyendu Sharma, as Dev, are siblings. In order to inherit their grandfather’s wealth, they must transform a ruined mansion on a scenic hill station into a profitable hotel attracting business and tourists.
With other actors such as Mukti Mohan, Vinay Pathak, and Hemant Pandey, Life Hill Gayi is a comedy-drama television series that takes its audience on a roller coaster ride through sibling rivalry, quirky staff, business mishaps and unexpected romances, that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Karmma Calling
For our final countdown, we have a drama thriller television series directed by Ruchi Narain. An Indian remake of Mike Kelley’s Revenge for ABC TV series, the plot of Karmma Calling follows a woman named Karma Talwar, who returns to an affluent beachside town – Alibaug, and facades as a new resident there. There, she reunites with her childhood friend Vedant, and conspires a master plan to seek revenge on all those families who, 20 years earlier, had wronged her father.
Amidst all these, she uncovers secrets, affairs, and lies, finding herself in one dangerous situation after the other that could tear apart the beachside town. The show stars Raveena Tandon, Namrata Sheth, Waluscha De Sousa, and Varun Sood.
You can catch up on all of these shows and many others on Disney+ Hotstar.
So, which one of these shows are you excited to catch up on? Is it a suspenseful thriller or a cosy drama that you are looking forward to? Happy streaming!
