Top 10 Hindi Shows of All Time
The top 10 hindi shows of all time, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 99 eligible shows. 9 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video, SonyLIV, Netflix and ZEE5 — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Aspirants
2021IMDb 9.2 · 3,13,882 votes
Captures the grueling IAS exam journey with authentic writing and stellar performances that resonate deeply with aspiran
Streaming on Prime Video
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Sapne vs Everyone
2023IMDb 9.3 · 70,672 votes
Explores millennial ambitions versus societal expectations through fresh storytelling and relatable character arcs.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
2020IMDb 9.2 · 1,66,760 votes
Riveting account of India's biggest financial scam with Pratik Gandhi's transformative performance and taut direction.
Streaming on SonyLIV
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Sandeep Bhaiya
2023IMDb 9.2 · 72,151 votes
Groundbreaking dramedy about a small-town teacher that blends humor, heart, and social commentary brilliantly.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Panchayat
2020IMDb 9.0 · 1,02,532 votes
Rural governance comedy-drama that balances entertainment with sharp observation of Indian democracy at grassroots level
Streaming on Prime Video
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Kota Factory
2019IMDb 9.0 · 93,393 votes
Coming-of-age story that authentically portrays coaching culture struggles and made IIT prep narratives mainstream.
Streaming on Netflix
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TVF Pitchers
2015IMDb 9.0 · 80,150 votes
Pioneering startup comedy that launched digital storytelling in Hindi and defined a generation's entrepreneurial dreams.
Streaming on ZEE5
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Gullak
2019IMDb 9.1 · 26,337 votes
Nostalgic family dramedy that weaves everyday moments into profound stories about relationships and values.
Streaming on SonyLIV
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Dhindora
2021IMDb 8.8 · 1,23,087 votes
Raw, unfiltered comedy about youth life that gained cult following for its bold humor and honest social commentary.
Streaming on Netflix
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Ramayan
1987IMDb 9.0 · 26,750 votes
Mythological epic that became a cultural phenomenon and set the standard for adapting ancient narratives on screen.
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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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