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If you’ve ever mindlessly scrolled for something entertaining and funny, Indian comedy web series might be the answer. As streaming services grow their global presence, some of these series are gaining popularity outside of India. Combining relatable scenarios, humour and characters, they can often offer a new take on comedy.
Gullak
Gullak is the benchmark for slice-of-life dramas, narrated by a living piggy bank. It’s an authentic portrayal of middle-class family life with its petty squabbles and unwavering affection, and every episode provides an intimate and nostalgic experience.
Yeh Meri Family
This is a nostalgia-driven show, set before the advent of the smartphone. It revisits the 1990s from the perspective of a school-going boy and his siblings and their parents.
Kota Factory
A show shot in a distinct black-and-white format, it centers on students in a competitive academic “city.” It offers a wonderful mix of competitive exam anxiety with the power of camaraderie and cramming.
Maamla Legal Hai
This series is set in a quirky court room and gives a funny spin on the law. It brings its viewers the quirky, true stories from the Indian court system with a gentle sense of humor.
The Siblings Of Tripling
A trip by three siblings tests family dynamics in this comedy. The siblings’ personalities and past experiences make for a funny and relatable relationship.
Ghar Waapsi
Exploring the emotional upheavals of returning home from the metropolis, this series is touching. This deals with our changing dynamics with our parents as we become adults ourselves.
Aam Aadmi Family
This show is like a traditional family comedy, with a focus on a joint family in North India. It’s a clean show, with gags based on subtle quirks about life with family.
Aspirants
This series is set against the background of one of the world’s most competitive entrance tests and shows the effects of high ambitions on relationships. It is a sensitive look at the choices that are made in order to reach career aspirations.
Do Gubbare
Do Gubbare follows the career of a fictional stand-up comic, giving viewers a “backstage” perspective of the entertainment industry. It strikes a good balance between career and domestic harmony.
Home Shanti
This feel-good show follows a family from Dehradun building their dream home. The house-building hiccups and family dynamics provide light comedy that values patience and family unity in an international appeal.
Single Father
This series has Kunal Kemmu as a man left to take care of a baby while contending with his quirky family. The unique premise creates touching and funny dynamics around contemporary family dynamics.
Panchayat
This Amazon Prime Video show is about an engineer working as a secretary in a panchayat office. The languid pace and unusual characters deliver genuine, natural humor.
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