{"id":8290,"date":"2025-03-21T13:20:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=8290"},"modified":"2025-05-09T10:52:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T10:52:46","slug":"top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 9 Web Series Based On True Stories To Watch This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s be honest, nothing hits harder than a gripping true story web series. Yes, we mean the web series based on real-life incidents. When you know that the drama, thrill, and action you\u2019re witnessing now, has actually happened in someone\u2019s real life, that just takes the entertainment quotient to a whole new level! So, if you\u2019re like me, and love watching true-crime series, I\u2019ve got some good recommendations for you. However, if you\u2019re a biography enthusiast who enjoys historical moments, I\u2019ve got you covered as well. Here\u2019s a list of 10 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/web-series\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must-watch web series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspired by true stories that will keep you hooked from start to finish.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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Shankar\">Auto Shankar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#Koose_Munisamy_Veerappan\" title=\"Koose Munisamy Veerappan\">Koose Munisamy Veerappan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#Delhi_Crime\" title=\"Delhi Crime\">Delhi Crime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#The_Kashmir_Files_Unreported\" title=\"The Kashmir Files: Unreported\">The Kashmir Files: Unreported<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#Rangbaaz\" title=\"Rangbaaz\">Rangbaaz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#Scam_1992_The_Harshad_Mehta_Story\" title=\"Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story\">Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#State_of_Siege_2611\" title=\"State of Siege: 26\/11\">State of Siege: 26\/11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#Operation_Parindey\" title=\"Operation Parindey\">Operation Parindey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#Jamtara_%E2%80%93_Sabka_Number_Ayega\" title=\"Jamtara \u2013 Sabka Number Ayega\">Jamtara \u2013 Sabka Number Ayega<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/memecontest-lb-1074149212.ap-south-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/global\/blog\/top-10-web-series-based-on-true-stories-to-watch-this-weekend\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto_Shankar\"><\/span><b>Auto Shankar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever heard of a serial killer who ruled the underworld in the 80s? Yes, that is Auto Shankar! Experience the spine-chilling tale of Gowri Shankar, a notorious criminal from Tamil Nadu in the ZEE5 web series titled <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/web-series\/details\/auto-shankar\/0-6-1593\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto Shankar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This thrilling series captures his rise to power, his disturbing crimes, and everything else that led to his downfall. If you like raw, gritty, and terrifyingly real, true crime series, this one is a must-watch for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koose_Munisamy_Veerappan\"><\/span><b>Koose Munisamy Veerappan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember Veerappan, India\u2019s most feared bandit? That\u2019s who becomes the center of the ZEE5 docu-series, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/web-series\/details\/koose-munisamy-veerappan\/0-6-4z5469248\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koose Munisamy Veerappan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Brace yourself for a deep dive into his life in a series that uncovers several untold stories surrounding the infamous bandit. It revolves around his reign of terror, his clashes with the police, and how he managed to stay safe despite several manhunts. The docu-series also features some incredibly rare, unseen real-life footage of Veerappan with the bandit also narrating certain parts of the series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_Crime\"><\/span><b>Delhi Crime<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t watched Delhi Crime yet, what are you even doing? It is one of the most heartwrenching real-life web series you can watch online. Based on the horrific 2012 Nirbhaya case, this award-winning series will leave you numb. It follows the relentless investigation led by the Delhi Police after Nirbhaya\u2019s case came to the front. It is raw, emotional, and an absolute must-watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Kashmir_Files_Unreported\"><\/span><b>The Kashmir Files: Unreported<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/the-kashmir-files\/0-0-1z5133458\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kashmir Files movie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shook you, then this documentary-style web series is going to leave you speechless. And trust me, I\u2019m not exaggerating. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/web-series\/details\/the-kashmir-files-unreported\/0-6-4z5399186\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kashmir Files: Unreported<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is truly jarring. It goes even deeper than the film, leaving you face-to-face with the real-life horrors faced by Kashmiri Pandits during the 1990s insurgency. The series also includes never-seen-before footage, making it a hauntingly real experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rangbaaz\"><\/span><b>Rangbaaz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to see some of the top true stories about India\u2019s most feared gangsters? Then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/web-series\/details\/rangbaaz-darr-ki-rajneeti\/0-6-4z5173774\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rangbaaz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be the ideal pick for you. This series narrates the story of various notorious criminals in each season. Rangbaaz season 1 follows the life of Gorakhpur\u2019s most wanted criminal, Shri Prakash Shukla. In season 2, dubbed as Rangbaaz Phir Se, you get to witness a story inspired by the life of Anandpal Singh, a notorious gangster from Rajasthan. Then came season 3 aka Rangbaaz: Darr Ki Rajneeti, which is supposedly based on the real-life of a gangster turned politician, Mohammad Shahabuddin. With a mix of action, politics, and crime, this one will keep you glued to your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scam_1992_The_Harshad_Mehta_Story\"><\/span><b>Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wondered how a stockbroker single-handedly shook India\u2019s entire financial system? Scam 1992 narrates the thrilling tale of Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker who pulled off one of the biggest financial scams in India. The storytelling and Pratik Gandhi\u2019s performance, combined with that unforgettable theme music, make this an absolute classic.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_of_Siege_2611\"><\/span><b>State of Siege: 26\/11<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26\/11 is a date that almost none of us wants to even remember. But it\u2019s also equally important to acknowledge the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and appreciate the bravery of the ones who brought us out of it. That\u2019s why every Indian must watch <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/web-series\/details\/state-of-siege-26-11\/0-6-2370\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of Siege: 26\/11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on ZEE5. This intense web series tells the inside story of the NSG commandos who bravely fought that day to save several lives. If you love military dramas, this one\u2019s an absolute must-watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operation_Parindey\"><\/span><b>Operation Parindey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-stakes prison break, an intense manhunt, and a battle of wits, that\u2019s what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/movies\/details\/operation-parindey\/0-0-135755\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operation Parindey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all about. It is a fast-paced thriller based on the true events of the Nabha jailbreak. The series follows the gripping escape of six prisoners and Special Task Force officer Abhinav Mathur\u2019s relentless chase to capture them. Short, sharp, and packed with action, this is undoubtedly a binge-worthy series on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZEE5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jamtara_%E2%80%93_Sabka_Number_Ayega\"><\/span><b>Jamtara \u2013 Sabka Number Ayega<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital frauds have been on the rise for a while now. Based on some real cybercrime incidents, Jamtara is the story of small-town boys running a phishing scam. However, things get out of their hands when their scam gets ousted in a news report. It\u2019s thrilling, dramatic, and an eye-opener. After watching this one, you\u2019ll surely think twice before picking up an unknown call!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you love crime, politics, history, or emotional dramas, this list has something for everyone. So grab some popcorn, pick your favorite, and start streaming NOW!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest, nothing hits harder than a gripping true story web series. Yes, we mean the web series based on real-life incidents. When you know that the drama, thrill, and action you\u2019re witnessing now, has actually happened in someone\u2019s real life, that just takes the entertainment quotient to a whole new level! 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