16 Best Desi Web Series That You Can Watch On Disney+ Hotstar

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1. Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

Maddock Films

There's power and then there's betrayal — that's what Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo is all about. Savitri is a powerful matriarch of a drug cartel in the lawless Borderlands. When her sons return home, she must find a way to protect her empire from their enemies. However, Savitri's three daughters-in-law play a key role as they each have their own secrets and agendas. Dimple Kapadia is a treat to watch (when is she not?) in this Homi Adajania creation.

Where do I watch it: Disney+ Hotstar

2. The Night Manager (Parts 1 & 2) (2023)

Banijay Asia / Highgate Entertainment / The Ink Factory / Disney+ Hotstar

Based on a novel by John Le Carre and a remake of the British television series starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, The Night Manager is about a former Indian Navy officer (Aditya Roy Kapur) who is hired by Indian intelligence to bring down the gang of a powerful arms dealer (Anil Kapoor). 

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

3. Human

Sunshine Pictures

This thriller-drama starring Shefali Shah, Kirti Kulhari, Vishal Jethwa, Ram Kapoor, and many other well-known actors, documents the dangers that lie within the world of human drug testing. In the course of its ten episodes, it makes you feel a myriad of emotions, ranging from fear and shock to absolute disgust. 

You can watch it on: Disney+ Hotstar

4. Home Shanti

Posham Pa Pictures

When a show has a starcast that consists of Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa, you know you're in for a treat! Home Shanti is a comedy-drama that revolves around the Joshi family and their journey of building their dream home in Dehradun. While this journey is full of ups and downs for them, it has several laughs in store for you.

You can watch it on: Disney+ Hotstar

5. Aarya (Seasons 1&2)

Disney+ Hotstar

Aarya Sareen is back in India and is, yet again, toiling day and night to protect her children from foreign gangsters, rival kingpins, and her own family members. However, unlike the previous season, Aarya is now well-aware of the tricks of the trade. Sushmita Sen proves, for the millionth time, that she is an absolute powerhouse of talent.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

6. Grahan

Disney+ Hotstar

Largely based on "Chaurasi", a novel by Satya Vyas, Grahan is a compelling crime drama that builds a bridge between two worlds that are several decades apart. We see a beautiful love story being destroyed by the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 and we also follow the present-day trials and tribulations of IPS officer Amrita Singh, as she unravels the truths of her past and present. 

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

7. Special Ops

Disney+ Hotstar

A Hotstar special created by Neeraj Pandey, Special Ops is the story of RAW Agent Himmat Singh, played by the fantastic Kay Kay Menon, who is an expert at identifying similar patterns behind terrorist attacks, such as the 2001 Parliament Attack, and is on the hunt for the mastermind.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

8. Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story

Disney+ Hotstar

A perfect prequel to Special Ops, Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story helps us unravel the enigma that is Himmat Singh as it takes us through the events before he becomes an R&AW officer. Kay Kay Menon is exceptional, as always and we also get to see Aftab Shivdasani as Vijay Kumar.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

9. Taaza Khabar

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The life of Vasya, a sanitation worker, really takes a turn when a good deed bestows supernatural powers upon him. With Bhuvan Bam and Shriya Pilgaonkar as its fantastic leads, Taaza Khabar is a rollercoaster that you absolutely must experience.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

10. The Great Indian Murder

Disney+ Hotstar

The Great Indian Murder is a high-octane political drama and a murder mystery rolled into one. An adaptation of the novel "Six Suspects" by Vikas Swarup, it is directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and has an incredible starcast that includes Raghubir Yadav, Ashutosh Rana, Richa Chadha, Pratik Gandhi, and Shashank Arora.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

11. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness

BBC Studios India

A remake of the British show, Luther, Rudra is a crime thriller set in Mumbai and revolves around DCP Rudraveer who, while investigating a case, is consumed by the crimes coupled with the issues in his personal life. 

Where can I watch it?: Disney+Hotstar

12. Ghar Waapsi

Dice Media

Ghar Waapsi is the story of Shekhar (played by Vishal Vashishtha) who returns to his hometown after being let go from his job, but is trying to keep this fact a secret from his family. It also stars Vibha Chibber, Atul Shrivastava, Anushka Kaushik, and Saad Bilgrami. 

You can watch it on: Disney+ Hotstar

13. Criminal Justice

Disney+ Hotstar

What if you woke up after a one-night stand to find blood on your hands and absolutely no memory of the previous night? Shridhar Raghavan's adaptation called Criminal Justice, starring Vikrant Massey and Pankaj Tripathi, explores just that. It is based on a British television series of the same name which was created by Peter Moffat. HBO's The Night Of is yet another adaptation.

Where do I watch it?: Disney+ Hotstar

14. Criminal Justice : Adhura Sach

BBC Studios India

This season of Criminal Justice revolves around the mysterious death of a child actor in which her step-brother is the main accused, and how Madhav Mishra (brilliantly played by Pankaj Tripathi) fights the case. The show also features many other stellar actors such as Purab Kohli, Addinath Kothare, and Swastika Mukherjee.

You can watch it on: Disney+ Hotstar

15. Hostages (Seasons 1&2)

Applause Entertainment

When her family members get held hostage, the only way Dr. Mira Anand, a surgeon, can save them is by assassinating an important political figure. Ronit Roy and Tisca Chopra's performances make the show worth watching.

You can watch it on: Disney+ Hotstar

16. School of Lies

BBC Studios India

When a 12-year-old boy goes missing from a private boarding school called RISE, incredibly disturbing events associated with child abuse start to unravel, thereby making one question everything. Aamir Bashir and Nimrat Kaur are a treat to watch in this suspense-thriller. 

You can watch it on: Disney+ Hotstar

Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments!