This list includes 18 web series and movies that are based on true stories. Have you seen them all?

OTT platforms, as we all know, are overflowing with movies and web series content, making it possible to watch something new every day. Regarding shows based on true events, they don’t matter any less in this scenario. On Amazon Prime, Netflix, Zee5, and SonyLIV, there are a number of web series that is based on true events. There are a lot of them…

MUMBAI DIARIES 26/11

The Mumbai terrorist attack of 2008 served as the inspiration for this story. There is a journalist who reports on everything that goes on at Bombay General Hospital during that time period. The web series features prominent roles for Mohit Raina and Konkona Sen Sharma. On Amazon Prime, you can watch the entire series for free.

SCAM 1992: THE HARSHAD MEHTA STORY

This financial drama, set in the 1980s and 1990s, is based on the life of real-life stockbroker Harshad Mehta. Prateek Gandhi put on 18 pounds to be able to play the lead. SonyLiv is where you can watch the show.

DELHI CRIME

The 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case is the inspiration for this web series, a police thriller. The show’s stars include Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and Adil Hussain. Investigation of this inhuman incident has been shown in the show. You can stream this webseries on Netflix.

KAAFIR

Eight years after she was declared a terrorist by the Indian government, Shahnaz Parveen, an Indian-born woman from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, is still in prison in India. Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina made their digital debuts in this series, which follows them as they struggle to get justice for their daughter while in prison. Cinematography is just as impressive as the story. ZEE5 has the show available for viewing.

THE VERDICT: STATE VS NANAVATI

This courtroom drama is based on the 1959 KM Nanavati vs State of Maharashtra case and depicts the murder of a businessman by a convicted naval officer who was enraged by his wife’s knowledge of his extramarital affair. killed by a gunshot wound. The show, which featured Makarand Deshpande, Sumeet Vyas, Manav Kaul, and Saurabh Shukla, caught everyone off guard.

AVRODH: THE SIEGE WITHIN

This military drama series is based on the 2016 URI attack and the surgical strike carried out by India and keeps you riveted to the TV. The web series stars Amit Sadh, Neeraj Kabi, Darshan Kumaar, and Madhurima Tulli. On SonyLIV, you’ll be able to see it.

RANGBAAZ

First there was Mr. Prakash Shukla, then there was Anandpal Singh, a wanted Indian gangster, and now there is a second season dedicated to his story. The show has a stellar cast, making it worth the time. Zee5 is the place to catch this one.

THE FORGOTTEN ARMY – AZAADI KE LIYE

Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army is depicted in this film directed by filmmaker Kabir Khan. The web series stars Rajvir Chauhan, Sunny Kaushal, and Sharvari Wagh, among others. The show is available to stream via Amazon Prime Video if you’re interested.

JAMTARA – SABKA NUMBER AYEGA

Jharkhand’s Jamtara district is home to a fishing racket, and this is the story of one of its members. This police procedural is well worth your time. Amit Sial, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aksha Pardasany, and Sparsh Srivastav all appear in the show’s four-part first season arcs.

THE CHARGESHEET: INNOCENT OR GUILTY

This riveting web series, based on the 1980s murder of a seven-time national badminton champion who was shot outside the stadium, is well worth your time. Sikander Kher and Arunoday Singh are in the lead roles. On Zee5, you can see it.

SPECIAL OPS

This action thriller is based on a number of Indian terror attacks, including the attack on Parliament and the attacks of September 11th, 2001. This thrilling spy drama, which stars Kay Kay Menon, is available to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar.

BAD BOY BILLIONAIRES – INDIA

A web series called Bad Boy Billionaires: India chronicled the lives of four prominent Indian businessmen: Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Subrata Roy. Three distinct narratives are depicted through the use of actual events from the filmmakers’ lives.

83

Watch 83 on Disney+ Hotstar in your preferred language(s) and subtitle(s) of your choice. In 2017, 83 films were first announced. Star Gold had satellite rights at the time. However, interest in the OTT platform has grown since the launch of Kovid. Because of this, OTT sells all of the movie series’ rights at once. Disney+ Hotstar was the first to acquire the original version of 83.

ABHAY

The gruesome story of a small village near Noida, Nithari, which shocked the world in 2006 inspired the first episode of the ZEE5’s crime thriller Abhayfirst .’s episode

MANJHI THE MOUNTAIN MAN

Netflix and Voot both offer this Nawazuddin Siddiqui film. Derived from the life of Dashrath Manjhi, Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015) is a biographical Indian film in the Hindi language.

AZHAR

Anthony D’Souza directed Azhar, which was released on May 13, 2016. The length of the film is 2 hours and 8 minutes, and it is available in Hindi. Netflix has a copy of the film. Netflix and Voot both offer this Nawazuddin Siddiqui film. Derived from the life of Dashrath Manjhi, Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015) is a biographical Indian film in the Hindi language.

PARTITION 1947

The film has a running time of 1:47:47 and is available in Hindi. This film features Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, and Manish Dayal in the lead roles. On Netflix, you can also find this film.

ELIZABETH

This period piece of historical fiction can be seen on Netflix. Shekhar Kapur’s film Elizabeth, directed by Elizabeth was released on April 10th, 2020.