Netflix has a vast collection of tv shows and movies. It can be confusing to choose the best ones out of them all. India is producing content that is on par with the rest of the word. If you want to focus on the Indian Shows on Netflix, you will get several options.
1. Sacred Games
‘Sacred Games’ has already garnered a huge number of audiences with just two seasons. People from India as well as abroad, are invested alike in the story of the Protagonist of this series. With an impressive IMDB rating of 8.9, ‘Sacred Games’ stars of some the most brilliant actors of this generation. The brilliant Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays Ganesh Gaitonde, the infamous gangster. He is guiding a troubled cop Sartaj, played by Saif Ai Khan in order to save the city of Mumbai. The brilliant storytelling in this Netflix Original is highly popular. Essentially, it depicts the workings of the underworld of Mumbai effortlessly.
2. Selection Day
Rated 13+, ‘Selection Day’ is created by Udayan Prasad and it deals with a lot of issues. From Parental Pressure to India’s obsession with Cricket – this Original is about two budding cricketers. Manju and Radha, along with their dominating father, are the main characters. The show adopts a fast-paced story-telling method and has a whopping 7.2 rating on IMDB. It is a short series with only six episodes. In fact, each episode is not more than 20 minutes.
3. Ghoul
‘Ghoul’ is a horror as well as a thriller Indian Show on Netflix. It is an incredible watch if you are ready for a combination of political as well as social change and supernatural creatures. It is a miniseries where one of the most brilliant actors of this generation, Radhika Apte is playing the protagonist. This is a major change from the cringe-worthy horror shows that we often get to see in India.
It might get a bit gory at times but it is definitely a must-watch if you like thrillers.
4. Little things
All the seasons of ‘Little Things’ are now available on Netflix. It deals with modern-day relationship dynamics in society. In it, the protagonists, Dhruv and Kavya try to derive happiness out of the little things in life. Further, this series is a favorite amongst viewers due to its simple yet believable storytelling. Its popularity is also because of the fact that it is highly relatable. It deals with a wide range of topics such as life insecurities, love, family, job insecurities and much more.
5. Yeh meri family
If you want to watch something light yet beautiful, ‘Yeh meri family’ is the perfect Indian show for you to watch on Netflix. Set in the 90s, it follows the story of a 12-year-old boy and his family as they tackle their daily struggles. Only the first season has released and it has seven episodes. Each episode is around 30 minutes. The IMDB rating of this show is a whopping 9.5 / 10 stars. It has a sweet yet emotional storyline which you will instantly connect with.
6. Powder
Originally ‘Powder’ was aired on Sony Tv in 2010 and was far ahead of its time. It has come back for its viewers, thanks to Netflix. The show tells you the story of the NCB or Narcotics Control Bureau as they catch drug smugglers, peddlers, and traffickers. Although we cannot compare it to ‘Narcos’, this series is a decent watch for those who find interest in crime dramas. Some of the stalwarts in the field of acting such as Pankaj Tripathi, Manish Chaudhary, Rasika Dugal are a part of this series. It has 26 episodes with each episode is around 30 minutes.
Now that you have a list of some of the best Indian shows to watch on Netflix 2020, what are you waiting for? Grab some popcorn and start watching these shows as soon as possible!
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