10 Highest Rated Indian Amazon Originals That You Need To Watch ASAP If You Haven't Already!

Throughout the COVID-19 induced lockdown and even now, Amazon Prime has been a shoulder of comfort to us, keeping us entertained in the excess time we found on our hands, and kept us from going crazy! We saw a lot of amazing Indian shows coming up, and we enjoyed all of them through & through. Here’s a list of some of the highest-rated Indian Amazon Originals according to IMDb, that you NEED to watch right away if you haven’t already, or, rewatch if you have!

1. The Family Man

If you’re a stranger to The Family Man craze, you must be living under a rock! As amazing as season 1 of The Family Man was, season 2 was out recently and it created a sensation all over the internet. People went gaga sharing memes, their fave moments, and appreciating the show and the cast! For those unknown to the plot, the show revolves around Srikant Tiwari, played by Manoj Bajpayee, who is an undercover TASC agent. The show also stars Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil and other ace actors. Do watch for an exciting combo of comedy and espionage!

IMDb Rating | 8.8
Watch Online Here | The Family Man

2. Panchayat 

Created by TVF & starring Jitendra Kumar in the lead role, Panchayat is a comedy-drama series that keeps you chuckling all along. The stellar cast, the well-timed dialogues and the situations make the series a refreshing, comfortable, and light watch! Jitendra portrays an engineering graduate struggling to find a job of his calibre and prepping for CAT in hopes for more, while he wishes to stand out with his government job, the show is also deeply relatable for youth!

IMDb Rating | 8.8 
Watch Online Here | Panchayat

3. Bandish Bandits 

This musical drama had us tapping our feet to its epic songs by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy especially ‘Sajan Bin,’ even weeks after its release. Don’t even get us started on the lead pair, Tamanna & Radhe played by Shreya Chaudhary & Ritwik Bhowmik, who were a collective crush of the nation! A romance story between 2 singers who have contrasting personalities, and their journey of self-discovery made Bandish Bandits one of a kind and the superhit that it is, today! 

IMDb Rating | 8.7 
Watch Online Here | Bandish Bandits 

4. Hostel Daze

Another super relatable series by TVF, Hostel Daze will give you the right bite of nostalgia, emotions, and fun. Like you can guess from the name, the show is about the adventures of 4 friends who develop an everlasting friendship while surviving an engineering hostel! Binge-worthy & full of entertainment, y’all should watch this one to reminisce the good ol’ days. 

IMDb Rating | 8.6 
Watch Online Here | Hostel Daze

5. Mirzapur 

We know, this ICONIC show needs no introduction at all! With shining performances by the entire cast, Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi), Guddu (Ali Fazal), Munna (Divyenndu), and other characters of this legendary series live rent-free in our hearts! This crime thriller series has created an unmatched buzz in the history of OTT shows and is also very highly rated on IMDb. So engross yourself in the lives of Mirzapur residents right away!

IMDb Rating | 8.4
Watch Online Here | Mirzapur

6. Made In Heaven 

Loved by both critics and audiences, Made In Heaven through the lens of 2 Delhi-based (yay!) wedding planners, Tara & Karan, took us behind the scenes of the big fat Indian weddings. What’s not to love? Directed by Zoya Akhtar & others, this series has oodles of drama and keeps you absolutely hooked throughout, with its love, loss, lies, rage, betrayal, and more, making it far away from cliche! Have you watched this one already?

IMDb Rating | 8.3 
Watch Online Here | Made In Heaven 

7. Breathe

An enjoyable thriller about a father who would go to extreme lengths to save his dying son, and an unconventional crime branch officer Kabir at his tail, Breathe is another Amazon India original that made us proud. Breathe, featuring our fave R. Madhavan, is Amazon’s 2nd live-action series, that will leave you questioning how far will you go to save your loved ones?!

IMDb Rating | 8.3 
Watch Online Here | Breathe

8. Laakhon Mein Ek 

Created by the famous comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath, Laakhon Mein Ek is an Amazon Original series that deeply touches the hearts of those who watch it. It has 2 seasons as of now, both seasons telling the personal tragedies of troubled youth in India. The 2 stories, one about the troubles of a teenage student Aakash & the other about Dr. Shreya and her fight with the government for healthcare in a village are remarkable, and you got to see it!

IMDb Rating | 8.2
Watch Online Here | Laakhon Mein Ek 

9. The Forgotten Army 

Celebrating the achievements of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Azad Hind Fauj, this one is a must-watch if you love yourself a slice of historical drama, and wanna celebrate the feats of the Indian Army. The show will make your chest brim with love for you fauj, and the 5 episode series is bingeable and can be watched in a go! It is also sprinkled with a little romance, so go ahead and give it a watch!

IMDb Rating | 8.1
Watch Online Here | The Forgotten Army

10. Inside Edge 

Amazon Prime Video’s first Indian original series, Inside Edge, is one of a kind! It’s a sports drama- but not a biopic. No, it shows the games behind the game! The story of Mumbai Mavericks, a T20 cricket franchise playing in the Powerplay League, Inside Edge, takes you behind the scenes of the team riddling with selfishness, power, money, and more. Eep! Sounds interesting, right?!

IMDb Rating | 8.0 
Watch Online Here | Inside Edge 

Have you watched them all?