Web series are taking over all the OTT platforms and that too in all languages possible. In this case, the Marathis aren’t behind at all. Over the years, bunches of web series have come up from this regional section. We have an array of web series to look out for now and they have some really fresh concepts too.
Here’s a curated list of selected Marathi web series that you can find easily.
Samantar (MX Player)
Starring Swapnil Joshi, Tejaswini Pandit, Nitish Bharadwaj, Ganesh Revdekar in pivotal roles, the story is about two men who share the same fate. It’s weird but the way it is presented, it makes this web series one of a kind. When a man who has been facing a lot of issues comes across an instance in his life that reveals to him that there is another man with the same fate as his and he has already lived half of his life. The lead now goes in search to find the man, to be able to know if it is still possible to turn his life around.
Gondya Ala Re (Zee5)
The show focuses on the independence fighters Chapekar brothers from Pune that remained unknown for a long time. Their assassination of a high ranking British official made headlines in the 1800s. This assassination is considered to be one of the first agitation for independence, the cry “Gondya Ala Re” is given an equal importance to that of “Inquilab Zindabad”. These 10 episode web series will give you a glimpse into a fight that was very less known and how important it was in shaping the fight for our independence. The series stars Sunil Barve, Kshitish Date, Anand Ingle, Shalva Kinjawadekar and many more
Pandu (MX Player)
The show is a must watch as this focuses on the day to day life of personnel of Mumbai Police. This movie can be regarded as a slice of life as it very well depicts how the life of a policeman of one India’s biggest metropolitan city goes on duty and at home struggling to balance the both like every other working class person. The series stars Suhas Sirsat, Deepak Shirke, Somanth Limbarkar and others
Ani Kay Hava (MX Player)
A two season web series that follows the life of a married couple living in Pune moving houses and how they see and live their dreams after marriage and go through their own emotional moments at times will make you see the thing and beauty of married life. The show is happy, light hearted series that can make you smile any time of the day. The movie stars Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat in the lead roles.
Once A Year (MX Player)
A beautiful romantic comedy that will make you feel like you are growing along with the characters as they age from 18 year old teenagers to 24 years old young adults. A story about love and how they go through this journey with their feelings, emotions, and ups and downs will get you hooked to the show at once. With beautiful acting and the ability of the story to pull you in is another plus to it. The series stars Nipun Dharmadhikari and Mrinmayee Godbole.
Hutatma (Zee5)
A series that will speak to every Mumbaiker, every Maharashtrian and every single Marathi out there. This series follows the journey of the inception of Maharashtra and how Mumbai came to being as its capital. A struggle of all the Marathi manus that put together to bring about the changes. The story follows the leads of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement and will pull you back in time with it and make you appreciate your city of dreams even more. The series stars Anjali Patil, Anand Ingle, Chhaya Kadam, Sachin Khedekar and others
Date With Saie
A story that revolves around a young actress who comes across a manic fan who has installed cameras everywhere she goes. The story follows her journey through the experience of getting exposed in such a manner. The drama will let you inside the mind of someone who’s privacy always has the chance of being leaked, the stars of our industry. This very meaningful series has Sai Tamhankar, Rohit Kokate, Pravin Prabhakar in the leads.
These are just your starting points for someone who hasn’t started with Marathi web series. Get on with these series, you will love those.