- By Swati Singh
- Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
5 Must-Watch Controversial Web Series On OTT: Over recent years, web series on OTT platforms have gained immense popularity among viewers, both for their engaging content and widespread viewership. However, certain content has sparked controversies upon its release, attracting attention and discussion.
From acclaimed series like ‘Paatal Lok’ and ‘Tandav’ to the groundbreaking ‘Sacred Games’ and others, here is a list of five must-watch controversial web series available for streaming on OTT platforms.
5 Must-Watch Controversial Web Series On OTT
Tandav (Prime Video)
‘Tandav’ is an Indian political thriller series available on Amazon Prime Video. It's created, directed, and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar in his digital debut, with the script written by Gaurav Solanki. The show boasts an ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dimple Kapadia, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Dino Morea, and Anup Soni. It delves into the murky world of Indian politics, where individuals stop at nothing to attain
Paatal Lok (Prime Video)
‘Paatal Lok’ is a Hindi crime thriller series on Amazon Prime Video. Sudip Sharma created the show, co-writing the script with Sagar Haveli, Hardik Mehta, and Gunjit Chopra. It's directed by Avinash Arun and Prosit Roy and produced by Anushka Sharma's Clean Slate Filmz. The series stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee, Ishwak Singh, and Abhishek Banerjee. Loosely inspired by Tarun Tejpal's novel "The Story of My Assassins," it follows a disillusioned cop investigating a botched assassination attempt.
Sacred Games (Netflix)
When police officer Sartaj Singh receives an anonymous tip about the location of criminal overlord Ganesh Gaitonde, he embarks on a chase around Mumbai in what becomes a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. Amidst the chaos, trappings of a corrupt underworld are revealed. After being removed from the Gaitonde case, Singh begins his own investigation as he works to save Mumbai from impending doom. Flashbacks reveal some of the crimes that Gaitonde has committed through the years.
Leila (Netflix)
‘Leila’ is a Hindi dystopian drama web series on Netflix. Directed by Deepa Mehta, Shanker Raman, and Pawan Kumar, it's based on Prayaag Akbar's novel. The show follows Shalini's quest to find her missing daughter in a totalitarian future. Written by Urmi Juvekar, it stars Huma Qureshi, Siddharth, Rahul Khanna, Sanjay Suri, and Arif Zakaria. The series premiered on June 14, 2019, with six episodes.
Mirzapur (Prime Video)
Akhandanand Tripathi made millions exporting carpets and became the mafia boss of Mirzapur. His son Munna, an unworthy, power-hungry heir, stops at nothing to continue his father's legacy.
The show is gearing up for its third season.
