Top 10 Hindi Shows of All Time
The top 10 hindi shows of all time, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 85 eligible shows. 9 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and Netflix — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Aspirants
2021IMDb 9.2 · 3,13,882 votes
Raw portrayal of UPSC aspirants' struggles captures the desperation and rivalry of India's most competitive civil servic
Streaming on Prime Video
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Sapne vs Everyone
2023IMDb 9.3 · 70,672 votes
Witty social comedy that deconstructs modern ambitions and societal expectations through relatable millennial characters
Streaming on Prime Video
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Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
2020IMDb 9.2 · 1,66,760 votes
Hansal Mehta's masterful direction and Harshad Jain's powerhouse performance make this financial thriller utterly compel
Streaming on SonyLIV
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Sandeep Bhaiya
2023IMDb 9.2 · 72,151 votes
Gritty exploration of small-town life and moral ambiguity anchored by nuanced storytelling and strong character arcs.
Streaming on Prime Video
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TVF Pitchers
2015IMDb 9.1 · 75,344 votes
TVF's cult classic startup comedy defined web series storytelling in Hindi and launched a generation of digital creators
Streaming on ZEE5
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Panchayat
2020IMDb 9.0 · 1,02,532 votes
Village politics meets bureaucratic chaos in this smartly written series that balances humor with genuine social comment
Streaming on Prime Video
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Kota Factory
2019IMDb 9.0 · 86,711 votes
Authentic portrayal of coaching culture in Kota with stellar ensemble cast that resonates with aspirants nationwide.
Streaming on Netflix
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Gullak
2019IMDb 9.1 · 26,337 votes
Beautifully crafted slice-of-life drama celebrating middle-class family bonds through episodic vignettes and stellar wri
Streaming on SonyLIV
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Dhindora
2021IMDb 8.8 · 1,23,087 votes
Stand-up comedy meets serialized storytelling in this innovative format that brought live comedy to episodic television.
Streaming on Netflix
- 10
Ramayan
1987IMDb 9.0 · 26,750 votes
Iconic TV adaptation that shaped a generation's imagination and remains culturally significant across Indian households.
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Frequently asked
- What is the best Hindi show of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Aspirants (2021) tops this list with an IMDb score of 9.2 from 3,13,882 votes, and it's streaming in India on Prime Video.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Hindi shows in India?
- 9 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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