OTT platforms have completely transformed the way we consume content. Their popularity has enabled many hidden gems to shine. One such Indian OTT platform making the headlines is SonyLIV. This OTT giant is best known for its impressive original web series. Here are some of the best series on SonyLIV that you shouldn’t miss.
Best Shows On Sony Liv
Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
Scam 1992 follows the rags-to-riches-to-rags saga of the infamous stockbroker, Harshad Mehta and how he took the stock market by storm. Based on the 1992 book The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away, the show is directed by Hansal Mehta. Starring Pratik Gandhi in the lead role, Scam explores how Mehta exploited the loopholes in the Stock Market’s guidelines and is undoubtedly the best series on SonyLIV.
Pet Puraan
A heart-warming Marathi language series, all pet parents will identify, with Pet Puraan is one of Sony Liv’s latest series that tugs at your heartstrings. It follows Aditi (Sai Tamhankar) and Atul (Lalit Prabhakar), a childless couple that fulfils their dream of “completing their family” by adopting two dogs. The show tackles the realities – the heartbreaks, worries, and pains parents (pet or human) go through.
Gullak
Gullak follows the middle-class Mishra family residing in Northern India. One of SonyLIV’s best web series, Gullak, does an excellent job of depicting the everyday struggles of middle-class life, the values, and the perpetual family dynamics. This relatable series covers themes like parents’ expectations, children’s ambitions, and the resulting clashes. You can stream all three seasons of Gullak on Sony Liv.
Rocket Boys
Rated as the most popular Indian web series by IMDB, Rocket Boys is among the best shows on SonyLIV. It is based on Indian nuclear physicist Homi Bhabha (Jim Sarbh) and astronomer Vikram Sarabhai’s (Iswak Singhs) contribution to India’s aerospace and nuclear programs. The show explores the friendships, determination, and dedication leading to India’s first rocket launch. This critically acclaimed show is set to return for a second season later this year.
A Very British Scandal
Starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany, A Very British Scandal is a British mini-series about the scandalous lives of Margaret and Ian Campbell, the Duchess and Duke of Argyll. Set in the 1960s, this true-life tale revolves around a mismatched couple engaged in extra-marital affairs. Through this retelling of real-life events, the show exposes the double standards endured by women in such misalliances.
Dr. Arora
Another new series on SonyLIV, Dr. Arora, maturely tackles the subject of a prevalent taboo topic in India – sex. Created by Imtiaz Ali, this eight-part series revolves around Dr. Arora (Kumud Mishra), a small-town sex consultant who treats patients suffering from sex-related illnesses. It also tackles themes like the appalling attitudes towards childless women, usually stemming from toxic masculinity.
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