Indian web series have become a powerhouse of storytelling, blending captivating narratives with the rich tapestry of real life incidents. From gripping dramas to intense thrillers these series draw inspiration from actual incidents offering audiences a compelling glimpse into the extraordinary stories behind the headlines. If you are a fan of stories that are not just entertaining but also rooted in reality here is a list of Indian web series that are based on true events bringing real life drama and intrigue straight to your screen.
“Delhi Crime” is based on the 2012 Delhi gang rape case that occurred in Munirka South Delhi. Available on Netflix it holds an IMDb rating of 8.5 and falls under the genres of Crime, Drama, and Thriller.
“The Railway Men” is inspired by the railway workers who saved many lives during the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy at the Union Carbide India Limited plant. The series highlights the efforts of station master Ghulam Dastagir and his team at Bhopal Junction on the night of the disaster. Available on Netflix it has an IMDb rating of 8.5.
“Scoop” is a gripping and thought-provoking series based on real-life events, offering an in-depth look into the world of journalism and crime. Available on Netflix, it has an IMDb rating of 7.6.
There is a three part true crime series called “House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths” created by Leena Yadav and Anubhav Chopra. This series which is available on Netflix, has an IMDb rating of 7.4.
“The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth” looks into the infamous 2015 case where Indrani Mukerjea was accused of murdering her daughter Sheena Bora. The series is now available on Netflix and has an IMDb rating of 6.2.
This is a five episode web series on Sony LIV that tells the true story of the 2003 Telgi Stamp Paper Scam in India. It has an IMDb rating of 8.1.
“Trial by Fire” is based on the real life Texas story of an unexpected bond between a death row inmate Jack O’Connell and a Houston mother of two Laura Dern. Despite overwhelming odds she fights fiercely for his freedom. The series is available on Netflix and has an IMDb rating of 7.7.
This series based on true events explores both the action and personal aspects of India largest defense operation. It is available on Jio Cinema and has an IMDb rating of 8.1.
“Mumbai Diaries” is inspired by real life events and takes place mostly in the fictional Bombay General Hospital. It shows how frontline workers handle crises. The first season features emergency surgeries and the threat of a bomb blast. Available on Amazon Prime Video it has an IMDb rating of 8.5.
Inspired by the real life Nanavati case the series features extensive research and is well executed capturing the 1960s era. It is available on Zee5 and has an IMDb rating of 7.
“Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega” is based on real events and focuses on phishing and bank account scams in the Jamtara district of Jharkhand India known as the “cybercrime capital”. The series is available on Netflix and has an IMDb rating of 7.3.
The show says it is not based on real events but it closely resembles the 1988 murder of badminton player Syed Modi. It is available on Zee5 and has an IMDb rating of 6.8.
Based on a true story this series covers the 1992 Indian stock market scam a market manipulation scheme carried out by Harshad Shantilal Mehta along with other bankers and politicians on the Bombay Stock Exchange. It is available on SonyLIV and has an IMDb rating of 9.2.
