Best Hindi Original Shows on OTT platforms in 2021 – Smartprix

The year 2021 was full of exciting new movies and shows across many OTT streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+Hotstar, Zee5, Alt Balaji, Sony Liv, and others. There was a wide variety of Indian content that the audience got to live this year. The makers experimented with newer genres and formats which made the watching experience even better. There were thrillers, political dramas, rom-com, and family dramas. As the year draws to a close, here is our list of some of the best Indian shows that streamed on OTT giants this year:

Best Hindi Original Shows on OTT platforms in 2021:

1. Tabbar

Synopsis-The show charts the journey of a retired police constable who pushes the boundaries to save his family from the consequences of an unfortunate incident.

• Streaming on- Sony Liv (IMDb rating- 8/5/10)
• Starring- Supriya Pathak, Pavan Malhotra, Ranvir Shorey, and others
• Seasons-1
• Episodes- 8
• Runtime-32-47 minutes
• Genre- Thriller

2. Gullak 2

Synopsis- The series revolves around the Mishra Family, comprising Santosh and Shanti Mishra and their sons Anand Mishra and Aman Mishra. Season 2 was released this year after a successful season 1.

• Streaming on- Sony Liv (IMDb rating- 9.1/10)
• Starring- Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and others
• Seasons- 2
• Episodes- 5 in each season
• Runtime- 24 minutes
• Genre- Drama

3. The Family Man Season 2

Synopsis- Shrikant Tiwari is a middle-class man who also serves as a world-class spy and tries to balance his familial responsibilities with the NIA job. In the 2^nd season, the story focuses on a Tamil-Tigers-Esque military resistance from Sri Lanka and their plans for a terrorist attack.

• Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb rating-8.8/10)
• Starring- Manoj Vajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, and others
• Seasons- 2
• Episodes- 10 in season 1, 9 in season 2
• Runtime- 33-60 minutes
• Genre- Dark comedy

4. Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Synopsis- Doctors, nurses, first responders, and other hospital personnel deal with a crisis of immense magnitude in Mumbai

• Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb rating- 8.9/10)
• Starring- Mohit Raina, Konkana Sen Sharma and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes-8
• Genre- Drama

5. Aspirants

Synopsis- It is about the past and present of 3 friends Abhilash, Guri, and SK who are UPSC aspirants. The story follows their friendship as it faces all odds.

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• Streaming on- TVF YouTube Channel (IMDb rating- 9.7/10)
• Starring- Namita Dubey, Naveen Kasturia, Sunny Hinduja, and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 5
• Runtime- 45 minutes
• Genre- Comedy-drama

6. Kota Factory 2

Synopsis- Like many students from across India, Vaibhav comes to Kota to prepare for JEE and NEET. Along with his friends, he navigates campus life and works hard to get into IIT. Season 2 was released this year.

• Streaming on- Netflix India (IMDb Rating- 9.2/10)
• Starring- Jitendra Kumar, Ahsaas Channa, and others
• Seasons- 2
• Episodes- 5 in each season
• Runtime- 30-45 minutes
• Genre- Drama-comedy

7. Tandav

Synopsis- In New Delhi, a dark story about Indian politics and ambition unfolds behind closed doors and in the corridors of power.

• Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb rating- 3.8/10)
• Starring- Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, and others
• Seasons-1
• Episodes- 9
• Runtime- 26-38 minutes
• Genre- Thriller, political drama

8. Aarya Season 2

Synopsis- Aarya Sareen is a caring mother and loving wife who is unaware of the illegal business her husband is a part of. After her husband is killed, she takes over the gang to become the mafia queen. 2^nd season was released this year.

• Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar (IMDb rating- 7.9/10)
• Starring- Sushmita Sen and others
• Seasons- 2
• Episodes- 9 in season 1, 8 in season 2
• Runtime-34-59 minutes
• Genre- Crime, Thriller, Drama

9. Special Ops 1.5

Synopsis- After the 2001 Parliament attack, a young and idealistic R&AW officer had a theory. In 2003, he had mystery. This is the story of Himmat Singh.

• Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar (IMDb rating- 8.5/10)
• Starring- Kay Kay Menon, Vinay Pathak, and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 4
• Runtime- 34-51 minutes
• Genre-Action Espionage thriller

10. Maharani

Synopsis- A story where Rani Bharti is a homemaker and the wife of Bihar’s CM. Her life takes a turn when her husband announces her as the successor leaving everyone surprised.

• Streaming on Sony Liv (IMDb rating-7.5/10)
• Starring- Huma Qureshi and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 10
• Genre- Drama

11. Aranyak

Synopsis- Political ploys, personal agendas, and the myth of a murderous entity of all surface as two mismatched hill station police officers navigate a web of suspects after a puzzling murder.

• Streaming on- Netflix India (IMDb rating- 8/10)
• Starring- Raveena Tandon and others
• Seasons -1
• Episodes- 8
• Genre- Crime thriller

12. Decoupled

Synopsis- A misanthropic writer and his start-up founder wife juggle their divorce with the absurdities and annoyances of life in their affluent world.

• Streaming on- Netflix India (IMDb rating- 8.1/10)
• Starring- R. Madhavan, Surveen Chawla, and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 8
• Runtime- 20-35 minutes
• Genre- Comedy Drama

13. The City of Dreams

Synopsis- Multiple lives intersect after an assassination attempt on Mumbai’s most polarizing political figure.

• Streaming on-Disney+Hotstar (IMDb rating-7.7/10)
• Starring- Priya Bapat, Flora Saini, and others
• Seasons- 2
• Episodes-20
• Runtime- 38-54 minutes
• Genre- Mystery crime

14. Bombay Begums

Synopsis- 5 ambitious women from various walks of life navigate dreams, desires, and disappointments in modern-day Mumbai.

• Streaming on- Netflix India (IMDb rating- 5/10)
• Starring- Pooja Bhatt, Amruta Subash, and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 6
• Genre- Drama

15. The Last Hour

Synopsis- A mysterious young shaman, on the run protecting a secret gift, joins hands with a seasoned city police officer to hunt down a dangerous figure from the dark past, when he falls for the officer’s young daughter, he is torn between duty and love.

• Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb rating- 7.5/10)
• Starring- Sanjay Kapoor and others
• Season- 1
• Episodes- 8
• Runtime- 30-40 minutes
• Genre- Supernatural crime thriller

16. The Married Woman

Synopsis- Story of two women Astha and Peeplika who meet each other and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

• Streaming on- ALT Balaji (IMDb rating 6.4/10)
• Starring- Ridhi Dogra, Monica Dogra, and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 11
• Runtime- 28-35 minutes
• Genre- Drama and Romance

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17. Inside Edge 3

Synopsis- The Mumbai Mavericks are playing their 6^th season in the PPL, things change when the team gets a new owner as the climate in the team changes.

• Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video (IMDb rating-8/10)
• Starring- Tanuj Virvani, Richa Chaddha, and others
• Seasons- 3
• Episodes- 10 in each season
• Runtime- 40-47 minutes
• Genre- Sports drama

18. The Empire

Synopsis- The series depicts the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire, starting from Babur right down to Aurangzeb.

• Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar (IMDb rating-4.1/10)
• Starring- Dino Morea, Drashti Dhami, and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 8
• Genre- History

19. Broken But Beautiful 3

Synopsis- Love story of Agastya and Rumi who come from different strata of society. Rumi comes from a rich family, while Agastya is a struggling director. The first two seasons were about the story of Veer and Sameera which received lots of love.

• Streaming on- ALT Balaji (8.7/10)
• Starring- Siddharth Shukla, Sonia Rathee, and others
• Seasons- 3
• Episodes- 11 in season 1, 10 each in seasons 2 and 3
• Runtime- 18-34 minutes
• Genre- Romance

20. Little Things Season 4

Synopsis- A cohabitating couple in their 20s navigates the ups and downs of work, modern-day relationships, and finding themselves in contemporary Mumbai. The Series concluded with season 4 that released this year.

• Streaming on- Netflix India (IMDb rating- 8.3/10)
• Starring- Dhruv Sehgal, Mithila Palkar and others
• Seasons- 4
• Episodes- 5 in season 1, 8 in seasons 2,3 and 4
• Runtime- 15-40 minutes
• Genre- Drama

21. Ray

Synopsis- From a satire to a psychological thriller, 4 short stories from filmmaker Satyajit Ray are adapted for the screen.

• Streaming on- Netflix India (IMDb rating- 7.2/10)
• Starring- Radhika Madan, Kay Kay Menon, and others
• Seasons- 1
• Episodes- 4
• Genre-Drama

Binge-worthy Indian Shows That Streamed On OTT Platforms

So here are some of the best Indian shows that streamed on OTT platforms in the year 2021. If you have watched any other show apart from this list and loved it, do comment on their names in the comments section below. If you haven’t watched any of these, binge-watch now. Happy Holidays!

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