7 Indian Web Series Based On Real Events

The Railway Men

In 2023, Yash Raj Films made its debut in the streaming space with "The Railway Men" on Netflix. The film narrates the heroic actions of railway employees during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984.

Scoop

In 2023, on Netflix, "Scoop" adapts Jigna Vora's memoir "Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison." The series unfolds the events of Vora's life in the aftermath of the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

Delhi Crime

Delhi Crime (2019) on Netflix, created by Richie Mehta, covers the 2012 Delhi gangrape case in its first season. The second season delves into the actions of the Kachcha Baniyan gang from the 1990s, centered around Shefali Shah's character, Vartika Chaturvedi."

Scam 1992

"In 2020, SonyLIV's 'Scam 1992,' directed by Hansal Mehta, explored the life of stock marketeer Harshad Mehta, adapted from the book 'The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away' by Sucheta Dalal and Debashish Basu. Pratik Gandhi gained recognition in the lead role."

Mumbai Diaries

In 2021, Nikkhil Advani crafted "Mumbai Diaries," a medical drama on Prime Video, unfolding in a hospital amidst crises in Mumbai. The initial season focused on the 26/11 terror attack, while the second season fictionalized the 2005 floods.

Rocket Boys

In 2022, on SonyLIV, "Rocket Boys," directed by Abhay Pannu, portrays the journey of Indian luminaries Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as they lead newly-independent India into the realms of space and nuclear technology.

The Forgotten Army

Kabir Khan's 'The Forgotten Army' on Prime Video brings to life the story of Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army, starring Sunny Kaushal and Sharvari."

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