Top 10 Controversial Indian Web Series That You Can Watch On OTT

In the 21st century, web series are making storms on the streaming platforms. People love to watch movies more than movies right now as it has a wide larger content. There are some controversial Indian web series which has faced some criticism but more than that they have received love from the audience. Here is the list of the top 10 Indian controversial web series that you should watch.

Sacred Games (2018)

Sacred Games web series is based on a 2006 best-selling book by Vikram Chandra. There is a total of 8 episodes in the web series which revolves around the Mumbai underworld. This web series was released in 2018 and it is the biggest controversial Indian web series ever made. It contains some brutal and intimate scenes that received a lot of criticism from the public but on the other side, it received great love from the audience.

• Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Pankaj Tripathi.
• IMDB Rating: IMDB has given 8.5/10 stars to Sacred Games.
• Platform: You can watch the Sacred Game web series on Netflix.

Mirzapur (2018)

If talking about an Indian controversial web series we cannot miss talking about Mirzapur. This web series was accused of depicting the state of Uttar Pradesh as inimical. A lot of petitions were filed against it as it suggests that this web series hurts the sentiments of Hindu people. The controversy reached the Supreme Court of India and it troubled with some legal proceedings.

• Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Divyendu, and Ali Fazal.
• IMDB Rating: IMDB gave this web series 8.5/10 stars.
• Platform: You can watch this Mirzapur web series on Amazon Prime Video.

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Aashram (2020)

Aashram web series is known as the life-changing web series for Bobby Deol. He was seen playing the leading character. It is one of the most controversial web series because it has been claimed that it hurts the sentiments of Hindus as it shows a saint as a drug dealer, corrupt, and r@pist.

• Cast: Bobby Deol, Aditi Sudhir Pohankar, and Tridha Choudhary.
• IMDB Rating: IMDB has given this web series 6.6/10 stars.
• Platform: You can watch this Aashram web series on MX Player.

Paatal Lok (2020)

Patal Lok web series has received a lot of criticism from a particular political party’s top brass and also from the Sikh and the Gorkha communities. This web series was on the way to get banned but it got saved. But later it received a lot of positive feedback from the public. It has a unique and shocking plot which you should watch.

• Cast: Jaideep Ahlawat, Neeraj Kabi, and Abhishek Banerjee.
• IMDB Rating: IMDB has given this web series 8.1/10 stars.
• Platform: You can watch the Paatal Lok web series on Amazon Prime Video.

Taandav (2021)

Taandav web series is known as the biggest controversial web series as it has been claimed that the makers of this web series made fun of lord shiva. Till now this web series awaits the court’s verdict. Two scenes have been already cut out from the series and a few states have already banned this web series.

• Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, and Sunil Grover.
• IMDB rating: IMDB has given this web series 4.6/10 stars.
• Platform: You can watch this Taandav web series on Amazon Prime Video.

Bad Boy Billionaires: India (2020)

Bad Boy Billionaires: India web series is based on the business tycoons who have committed frauds in India such as Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modim Subrata Roy, Ramjinga Raju, and Mehul Choksi. First, this web series was on stop to release in India, as it received several rejections of pleas. Three episodes that were released are still facing court battles.

• Cast: Aayush Ailwadi
• IMDB Rating: IMDB has given this web series 7.9/10 stars.
• Platform: You can watch this Bad Boy Billionaires: India web series on Netflix.

A Suitable Boy (2020)

A Suitable Boy web series was uproar by Madhya Pradesh Home Minister, Narottam Mishra. It was claimed that this web series contains a kissing scene between a Hindu woman and a Muslim boy. As per the statement of the Home Minister, this web series promotes love jihad.

• Cast: Ishaan Khattar, Tanya Maniktala, and Mahira Kakkar.
• IMDB Rating: IMDB gave this web series 6.1/10 stars.
• Platform: This web series is available on Netflix.

Indian Matchmaking (2020)

Indian Matchmaking web series has left a lot of people criticizing it because it addresses caste and color issues. There are a total of 8 parts of this web series which shows the real stories of what happened in the arranged marriage.

• Cast: Aparna Shewakramani, Nadla Christina Jagessar, and Pradhyman Maloo.
• IMDB Rating: This web series has received 6.3/10 stars by IMDB.
• Platform: The Indian Matchmaking web series is available to watch on Netflix.

Leila (2019)

Leila web series has been criticized by a lot of people and it got labeled as anti-Hindu. There was a demand for the streaming platforms to shut down this web series because it hurt the sentiments of Hindu people.

• Cast: Huma Qureshi, Rahul Khanna, and Siddharth.
• IMDB Rating: This web series has received 5/10 stars from IMDB.
• Platform: The Leila web series is available to watch on Netflix.

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Hasmukh (2020)

The Hasmukh web series has received several troubles with its release. A lot of lawyers got offended by this web series. Because it is claimed that this web series is ruining the reputation of lawyers and because of that it received serious legal issues.

• Cast: Vir Das, Ranvir Shoprey, and Ravi Kishan.
• IMDB Rating: This web series received 5.4/10 stars.
• Platform: The Hasmuk web series is available to watch on Netflix.

Here we have shared the list of top 10 controversial Indian web series. You should watch all of these web series. This might contain some content that hurts your sentiment but they also have a lot of entertainment parts and that is why all these web series are also public favourites. Keep following Cinemas Updates.