10 Best Hindi Comedy Web Series to Watch for an Instant Dose of Laughter: Panchayati Gulak
10 Best Hindi Comedy Web Series to Watch for an Instant Dose of Laughter: Panchayati to Gulak (Image Credit: IMDb)
Comedy movies and web series can instantly lift our spirits and cheer us up even in difficult times. We can all use a good laugh now and then, and one of the best ways to do that is by watching some funny shows. Lucky for us, digital streaming platforms have plenty of Hindi comedy web series that you can watch from the comfort of your home.
Look no further if you’re looking for romantic comedy shows or family comedy series! Here are some of the best Hindi comedy web series to add to your watch list right away.
10 Indian Comedy Web Series You Must Watch On OTT Platforms
Although OTT platforms have several Hindi comedy web series, it can be difficult to narrow down and choose a few good ones that are worth your time. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best Hindi web series that will hopefully end your search.
1. Choona (2023)
Number of episodes: 8
IMDB rating: 6.5
in roles: Jimmy Shergil, Monika Panwar, Namit Das
Director: Pushpendra Nath Misra
Writers: Pushpendra Nath Misra, Shrishti Dubey, Mugdhaa Ranade
date of issue: 2023 year
Where to watch: Netflix
In the Netflix heist comedy-drama series Choona, a stable team comes together to settle a score against the formidable politician Shukla Ji (Jimmy Shergill). With laugh-out-loud moments, unexpected leads from the past, some astrological insights and sly espionage, the stars certainly seem to align with this misfit crew.
2. Happy Family, Terms Apply (2023)
Number of episodes: 10
IMDB rating: 6.5
in roles: Raj Babbar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Ayesha Jhulka, Paresh Ganatra, Atul Kumar
Director: Aatish Kapadia, Majethia of Jamnada
Writers: Vibhawari Deshpander, Sourav Ghosh, Khushali Jariwala, Aatish Kapadia, Jamnadas Majethia, Kesar Majestia
date of issue: 2023 year
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Happy Family, Conditions Apply is undoubtedly one of the best Hindi TV series with a stellar cast! It revolves around the Dholakia family, four generations of which live under one roof. The show is a fun ride as the family gets into strange situations and faces ups and downs together.
3. Panchayat (2020)
Number of episodes: 8 episodes (season 1); 8 episodes (season 2)
IMDB rating: 8.9
in roles: Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta
Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra
Writer: Chandan Kumar
date of issue: 2020 year
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Panchayat is a hilarious drama that depicts the life of Abhishek, an engineering graduate who ends up as a panchayat secretary in the remote village of Phulera in Uttar Pradesh for lack of better job opportunities. The second season of the series is equally fun and it will be released in 2022.
4. Gulak (2019)
Number of episodes: 5 episodes (season 1); 5 episodes (season 2); 5 episodes (season 3)
IMDB rating: 9.1
in roles: Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Harsh Mayar
Director: Palash Vaswani, Amrit Raj Gupta
Writer: Shreyansh Pandey, Durgesh Singh, Nikhil Vijay, Vidit Tripathi
date of issue: 2019 year
Where to watch: SonyLIV
Gulak is a heartwarming comedy series that revolves around the Mishra family – Santosh and Shanti Mishra and their two sons, Annu Mishra and Aman Mishra. The relatable tales of the Mishra family and their small town life will surely keep you hooked! This is one of the best family comedy web series in hindi ever.
5. Kota Factory (2019)
Number of episodes: 5 episodes (season 1); 5 episodes (season 2)
IMDB rating: 9
in roles: Mayur More, Jitendra Kumar, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Chana, Revathi Pillai, Urvi Singh
Director: Raghav Subbu
Writer: Saurabh Khanna, Puneet Batra, Abhishek Yadav, Sandeep Jain, Manoj Kalwani
date of issue: 2019 year
Where to watch: Netflix
Vaibhav, an IIT aspirant, moves to Kota like thousands of other students to prepare for the JEE exam. He must overcome the challenges that the city throws at him in order to succeed in his mission.
6. Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare (2018)
Number of episodes: 8 episodes (season 1); 8 episodes (season 2)
IMDB rating: 7.6
in roles: Zakir Khan, Vyom Sharma, Kumar Varun
Director: Vikas Chandra, Shashant Shah
Writer: Zakir Khan, Chirag Mahabal, Utkarsh Porwal, Vishwas Sharma, Ayush Tiwari
date of issue: 2018 year
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Ron is an unemployed guy with no sense of responsibility. He is lying to the world that he is related to MLA to get his way. However, his lies put him in some precarious situations.
7. Comicstaan (2018)
Number of episodes: 8
IMDB rating: 6.8
Judges: Tanmay Bhatt, Kaneez Surka, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, Kenny Sebastian, Naveen Richard, Zakir Khan, Sapan Verma, Sumukhi Suresh, Neeti Palta
Director: Khuzema Haveliwala
date of issue: 2018 year
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Comicstaan is a competitive stand-up comedy series that brings together some hilarious Indian comedians. Not just the contestants, you will also see your favorite comedians on the show as judges.
8. Triple (2016)
Number of episodes: 15 episodes
IMDB rating: 8.5
in roles: Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagru, Amol Parashar
Director: Rajesh Krishnan, Sameer Saxena, Neeraj Udhwani
Writer: Sumeet Vyas, Akarsh Khurana, Abbas Dalal, Arunabh Kumar
date of issue: 2016 year
Where to watch: Zee5
Chandan, Chanchal and Chitwani are siblings at different stages of life. When Chandan returns to India after her divorce, the siblings unite for a road trip towards a common goal. Tripling is one of the best Indian comedy web series you can’t miss!
9. Permanent Roommates (2014)
Number of episodes: 5 episodes (season 1); 7 episodes (season 2); 5 episodes (season 3)
IMDB rating: 8.6
in roles: Sumeet Vyas, Nidhi Singh
Director: Sameer Saxena, Deepak Kumar Mishra
Writer: Biswapati Sarkar
date of issue: 2014 year
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
After 3 years of long distance relationship, Mikesh and Tanya decided to finally get married. The reality of taking the next step reflects situations that are introspective and playful. This romantic comedy series is a must watch!
10. Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai (2004)
Number of episodes: 69 episodes (season 1); 10 episodes (season 2)
IMDB rating: 9
in roles: Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Raghavan, Rakesh Kumar, Rupali Ganguly
Director: Deven Bhojan, Aatish Kapadia
Writer: Aatish Kapadia
date of issue: 2004
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
The show centers around an upper class Gujarati family with a strange dynamic within the members. Sarabhai vs Sarbhai was quite underrated at the time of release. However, it gained a lot of fans during its reruns on television. Both seasons of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai are available on Disney+ Hotstar.
