04 DECEMBER 2023
Top web series picks of 2023
The Night Manager (Disney + Hotstar)
'The Night Manager' is a Hindi-language crime thriller TV series crafted by Sandeep Modi, presenting a remake of the British counterpart from 2016, adapted from John Le Carré's novel of the same title. Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobhita Dhulipala take on the lead roles, supported by a talented ensemble including Tillotama Shome, Ravi Behl, and Saswata Chatterjee.
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Jubilee (Amazon Prime Video)
One month prior to the Independence of India and Pakistan, Shrikant Roy, a legitimate producer who owns Roy Talkies studio in Bombay, is actively scouting for a new actor to make their debut as the protagonist in his upcoming film, 'Sunghursh'. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the series features Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Prosenjit Chatterjee in pivotal roles.
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Saas Bahu aur Flamingo (Disney + Hotstar)
'Saas Bahu aur Flamingo' undeniably emerges as one of the most groundbreaking web series in 2023. What sets it apart is its innovative approach, where women not only take centre stage but also step into traditionally male roles. While having women in lead roles is common, this series goes a step further by showcasing women seamlessly undertaking tasks typically associated with men in our conventional world.
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The Railway Men (Netflix)
‘The Railway Men’, starring R Madhavan and Kay Kay Menon, opens with a brief coda following the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, the world's worst industrial disaster. Within the series, we encounter Station Master Iftekaar (Kay Kay Menon), the recent recruit Imad (Babil Khan), express bandit Baldev (Divyenndu), and Rati, the General Manager of Railways (Madhavan).
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Kaala Paani (Netflix)
'Kaala Paani' stands out as one of the finest survival dramas for the Indian audience in recent years. Its resonance is heightened by the shared experience of the Covid-19 pandemic. Featuring talents like Mona Singh and Ashutosh Gowariker, the film unfolds the gripping story of a mysterious disease engulfing the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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