We are living in the digital age where there is no dearth of content to watch online. Yet we are struggling to find a series that can woosh away the feeling of FOMO. And the blame for this goes to the filmmakers who have loaded the online streaming platforms with ground-breaking series that are a notch higher than the other one. This series not just upped the entertainment quotient but gave some content that broke society norms. To ease our work, IMDb sat down and came up with the list of the highest-rated Hindi series. Today, we bring you a list of the top 10 highest rated Hindi series according to IMDb:
1. Scam 1992: Starring Pratik Gandhi in lead, the real-life story of Indian stock market bull Hansal Mehta took the Hindi series rating to the roof. The show garnered positive critics and appreciation from the audience for the tight storyline and the way it explored the Indian stock market.
2. Aspirants: Even though the show was released on YouTube by TVF the popularity of Aspirant was mind-blowing. The story of candidates who are preparing for their UPSC exams, which are said to be one of the toughest entrance examinations all over the world, stars Naveen Kasturia, Sunny Hinduja, and others in significant roles.
3. Pitchers: The show was released back in 2015 but yet the fan following of the show has not gone down a single percent. The pitcher is one of the initial shows that started the journey of digital content in India. The show followed a group of entrepreneurs who are trying to get their start-up off the ground.
4. Kota Factory: No doubt TVF has given better content than any other film production house. As another show by the house is shining bright on the list. The show revolves around the lives of JEE aspirants who move the Kota to get the coaching. The five episodes of the series have over 130 million views on YouTube collectively.
5. Gullak: Streaming on Sony LIV, Gullak follows the story of a middle-class Indian family that’s dealing with its day-to-day issues. The first season of the show was applauded for its understanding of the characters it portrayed and so, the show was renewed for a second season as well. The second season was released earlier in 2021.
6. Ramayan: The fact that Ramayan is the OG among the Indian Tv serials is known to all. The rating of Ramanand Sagar’s creation boosted up on the IMDb after it got premiered on TV during the lockdown period. The show is based on the Hindu mythological story Ramayan.
7. Mahabharat: Another one from the old days, BR Chopra’s Mahabharat continues to be one of the best iterations of the epic, that has been translated on television several times. The story of Mahabharat is spread through generations and is considered one of the most well-crafted stories from the Indian epics. Like Ramayan, Mahabharat has also aired again during the 2020 lockdown.
8. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: The credit for kick-starting the trend of sitcoms in India goes to Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, which gave a break to the audience from dramatic saas-bahu serials. The characters of the show contributed heavily to the Indian contemporary pop culture and the show has set a benchmark for comedy in the Indian television space.
9. Yeh Meri Family: Set in the 90s, Yeh Meri Family follows a middle-class family – parents and three kids, as they are all collectively trying to get through their summer vacations. The series is narrated from the point of view of a 12-year-old, the middle child. Starring Mona Singh, Akarsh Khurana, the show streamed in 2018 on YouTube and TVF Play and while there were talks of a second season, nothing has been confirmed so far.
10. Panchayat: The Prime Video series stars Jitendra Kumar in the lead role and follows his journey as he tries to make peace in a world that’s almost alien to him while working in a government job. The show also stars Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav in significant roles. The show was a runaway hit as it was released in 2020.
