Top 10 Web Series Based On Societal Issues

The web series industry has massive popularity and a wide fan base. It is a well-known concept in nearly every household. Owing to this, filmmakers and producers have used the platform correctly in showcasing the persistent societal problems in our society to spread awareness and bring about change. Let’s have a look at 10 web series that are based on societal problems.

1. Delhi Crime

Shefali Shah The beautiful Shefali Shah is an actress of Indian >> Read More... and Rashika Dugal starrer“Delhi Crime”, released in 2019, is a web series based on the appalling Nirbhaya case. The series depicts the horror of the crime committed against women in our society. Chills ran down the viewer’s spine after watching the series. Directed and Written by Richie Mehta He is a Canadian Director, Editor, Producer, and W >> Read More... , Delhi Crime has received worldwide recognition and appreciation by bagging the International Emmy award for best drama series.

2. Panchayat

Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra Deepak Kumar Mishra is an Indian filmmaker, writer >> Read More... , Panchayat is a web series released on Amazon Prime Video which portrays the rural life of an engineering graduate in a remote village in Uttar Pradesh. This comedy-drama created by The Viral Fever reflects societal problems such as deep-rooted political patriarchy and lack of jobs. Jitendra Kumar Jitendra Kumar is an Indian actor. He was born on >> Read More... has successfully impressed the audience with his brilliant yet natural acting.

3. Dahaad

Released on Amazon Prime Video in May 2023, Dahaad is a crime thriller starring Sonakshi Sinha Sonakshi Sinha is a well-known Indian Actress. She >> Read More... as the main lead, who plays the character of a sub-inspector in a village in Rajasthan. Anjali Bhaati, aka Sonakshi Sinha, has a mysterious case to solve wherein 27 women go missing inexplicably. The series, created by Zoya Akhtar Zoya Akhtar has now become a household name promin >> Read More... and Reema Kagti Reema Kagti is an assistant director, director and >> Read More... , reflects the issues of caste discrimination and poverty in our society. Dahaad has marked its name in history by being the first Indian web series to premiere at the Berlin International film festival.

4. Scam 1992

Based on the scam perpetrated in the Indian stock market in 1992 by the infamous Harshad Mehta, Scam 1992, is a web series released on Sony Liv in October 2020. This biographical financial thriller is directed by Hansal Mehta Hansal Mehta is an Indian writer, director, produc >> Read More... and inspired by Debashish Basu’s book, the scam: who won, who lost, who got away. It is a perfect portrayal of financial crime, corruption and over-confidence. Prateek Gandhi, with his remarkable and inspiring acting, has made a name for himself in Indian cinema.

5. Pataal Lok

Jaideep Ahlawat Jaideep Ahlawat is an Indian film actor. He was bo >> Read More... and Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee is a writer and actor in Indian >> Read More... starrer “Pataal Lok”, released on Amazon Prime Video is a crime thriller written by Sudip Sharma Sudip Sharma, a 2002 IIM-Ahmedabad pass out who ha >> Read More... based on the story of “My Assassins” by Tarun Tejpal. It showcases issues such as caste discrimination and Islamophobia. The impeccable screenplay and cinematography tempt the viewer to binge-watch the series. The series has undoubtedly lived up to its hype.

6. Mumbai Diaries

Directed and written by Nikhil Advani Nikhil Advani is an ace Indian film producer, scre >> Read More... , Mumbai Diaries is a medical thriller based on the horrific incident of the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, which remains a fresh scar. Along with showcasing issues such as hatred, brainwashing and terrorist attacks prevalent in our society, it also portrays the struggles of medical professionals in saving people’s lives while being grappled with dilemmas, pressure and emotions. The splendid performance of the actors makes it a must-watch.

7. Kota Factory

Set in Kota, a city which is a hub of coaching centres, Kota Factory is a web series created by the viral fever centred around the lives of students struggling to get into IIT. The concept of a rat race has been accurately displayed in the series. Jitendra Kumar has once again won the audience’s hearts with his phenomenal and natural acting.

8. Human

Human is a medical thriller released on Disney + Hotstar in January 2022,which revolves around medical crimes and illegal drug testing for one’s interest. The series can be emotionally overwhelming for some while intriguing for others. Shefali Shah and Kirti Kulhari’s stellar performance makes it a binge-worthy show.

9. Mirzapur

Created and written by Karan Anshuman Karan Anshuman is an Indian film director, writer, >> Read More... , Mizapur is a crime thriller released on Amazon Prime Video. Veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi Pankaj Tripathi is an acclaimed Indian film actor >> Read More... has exceeded the viewer’s expectations with his vivid and mind-blowing acting. It is a precise depiction of misogyny, political crime, corruption and hooliganism that the society is grappling with. Based in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, It has gained massive popularity since its release.

10. Made In Heaven

Produced by Excel Entertainment, Made in Heaven is a romantic drama released on Amazon Prime Video in March 2019. This masterpiece by Zoya Akhtar revolves around the life of two wedding planners who run an agency called “Made in Heaven.” It shows the hollowness of society by showcasing homosexuality, the traditional practice of dowry, patriarchy, and so on.