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8 Lighthearted Indian Web Series You Should Watch If You Liked Panchayat. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

When Panchayat premiered on Prime Video in 2020, nobody thought the Tvf show would be a milestone in the Indian web series space. With its realistic characters, situational humour, and authentic representation of rural India, the show became one of the most-watched shows on Ott.

Panchayat has aired three seasons so far, and the story of urban engineering graduate Abhishek Tripathi finding a home in the Phulera village still strikes the right chords. If you like lighthearted comedy shows like Panchayat, here are eight Indian web series you should watch next.

1. Humorously Yours (2016-Present)

Starring Vipul Goyal as a fictionalized version of himself, Humorously Yours follows the stand-up comedian as he navigates his career and personal life. The Tvf series blends elements of reality and fiction, often drawing inspiration from Vipul’s real-life experiences. The show, also...

Varun Sood, who made his acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘JugJugg Jeeyo’, will be seen in the second installment of the comedy drama web series ‘Potluck’. A ‘thrilled’ Varun on joining the cast said: “Even though the shoot wasn’t for a long period, it was always a warm, lively environment on sets with everyone being up to some mischief or the other.”

“What my character brings to this season is a surprise that the audiences will have to wait and find out themselves, but I can guarantee that they will be in for a mad ride.”

Following the dynamics of a modern Indian family, the show combines the expectations of the older generation and the freedom of expression of the young ones.

A Triplecom Media, Loose Cannons Content Studio & Vial Content presentation, ‘Potluck’ is produced by Kunal Das Gupta, Pavneet Gakhal, Gaurav Lulla, Vivek Gupta, and is written by Ashwin Lakshmi Narayan,...