As we know, there is so much content of movies and web series on OTT platforms that every other day something new is seen. In such a situation, if you talk about shows made on true events, then they are also not less. There are many such web series on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Zee5 and SonyLIV which are based on true events. Let’s know about them…
MUMBAI DIARIES 26/11
This story is based on the 2008 Mumbai attack. The series depicts the hardships faced by the staff of Bombay General Hospital during that time and how a journalist reports every incident of the day. Mohit Raina and Konkona Sen Sharma are seen in important roles in the web series. You can watch the series on Amazon Prime Video.
SCAM 1992: THE HARSHAD MEHTA STORY
Set in the 80s and 90s, this financial drama revolves around the true story of stock broker Harshad Mahta. Prateek Gandhi had gained 18 kilograms to fit in the lead role. You can watch the series on SonyLiv.
DELHI CRIME
This web series is a cop thriller based on the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case . You will see Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal and Adil Hussain in lead roles in the web series. The investigation of this inhuman incident has been shown in the series. You can watch it on Netflix.
KAAFIR
The series follows the journey of Shahnaz Parveen, a woman from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir who is imprisoned in India for eight years after being declared a terrorist. From giving birth to a daughter in jail to getting justice, the series marked the digital debuts of both Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina. Apart from the great storyline, there is also excellent cinematography. The series can be watched on ZEE5.
THE VERDICT: STATE VS NANAVATI
Revolving around the 1959 KM Nanavati vs State of Maharashtra case, this courtroom drama revolves around a murder case where a convicted naval officer kills a businessman after learning about his extramarital affair with his wife. shot dead. Starring Makarand Deshpande, Sumeet Vyas, Manav Kaul and Saurabh Shukla, the show took everyone by surprise.
AVRODH: THE SIEGE WITHIN
Based on the 2016 URI attack and the surgical strike carried out by India, this military drama series will keep you hooked to the television screen. Amit Sadh, Neeraj Kabi, Darshan Kumaar and Madhurima Tulli are seen in the web series. You can watch it on SonyLIV.
RANGBAAZ
While the first season of the show chronicles the life of Indian gangster Mr. Prakash Shukla, the second season of the web series revolves around another most wanted criminal of the country, Anandpal Singh. Featuring a stellar cast, the show is well worth watching. You can watch this show on Zee5.
THE FORGOTTEN ARMY – AZAADI KE LIYE
Directed by filmmaker Kabir Khan, the show traces the story of soldiers of the Indian National Army created by Subhash Chandra Bose. Actors like Rajvir Chauhan, Sunny Kaushal and Sharvari Wagh are seen in the web series. The series can be seen on Amazon Prime Video.
JAMTARA – SABKA NUMBER AYEGA
Based on a true incident, this is the story of a fishing racket who runs a fishing racket from Jamtara district of Jharkhand. This crime drama is definitely worth watching. In the series, you are seeing Amit Sial, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aksha Pardasany and Sparsh Srivastav.
THE CHARGESHEET: INNOCENT OR GUILTY
Inspired by the famous murder case of the seven-time national badminton champion of the 80s who was shot outside the stadium, this attention-grabbing web series is totally worth watching . Arunoday Singh and Sikander Kher are in lead roles. It can be seen on Zee5.
SPECIAL OPS
From the Parliament attack to 26/11, this action thriller is based on several terror attacks in India. This espionage thriller starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead is extremely engaging and you can watch it on Disney Plus Hotstar.
BAD BOY BILLIONAIRES – INDIA
Bad Boy Billionaires: India was an anthology web series which chronicled the lives of four prominent business magnates of India – Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Subrata Roy. It uses real-life footage to show three different stories.
83
83 can be seen on Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam . 83 film was first announced in 2017. At that time its satellite rights were with Star Gold. But since the arrival of Kovid, people have shown more interest in the OTT platform. As a result, all the movie series sell their rights on the OTT platform in one go. The original version of 83 was first purchased by Disney+ Hotstar.
ABHAY
The first episode of ZEE5’s crime thriller Abhay drew inspiration from the gruesome account of serial murder, cannibalism, sexual abuse and necrophilia in a small village in the suburbs of Noida, Nithari, which stunned everyone in 2006.
MANJHI THE MOUNTAIN MAN
You can watch this Nawazuddin Siddiqui film on Netflix or Voot. Manjhi – The Mountain Man is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language biographical film based on the life of Dashrath Manjhi.
AZHAR
Azhar was released on 13 May 2016 and was directed by Anthony D’Souza. The movie is of 2 hours 8 minutes duration and is available in Hindi language. You can watch the film on Netflix.
PARTITION 1947
The movie is of 1 hour 47 minutes duration and is available in Hindi language. Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, and Manish Dayal are playing as star cast in this film. This film is also available on Netflix.
ELIZABETH
This historical drama is available on Netflix. Elizabeth was released on 10 April 2020 which is directed by Shekhar Kapur.
