Looking For Shows Like Panchayat? Here Are 6 Other Wholesome Web Series To Watch With Your Family

While the release date of 'Panchayat' season 3 is around the corner, you binge watch similar shows which will remind you of the simpler times.

Panchayat season 3: After two record-breaking seasons, the fan favourite comedy-series 'Panchayat' will be back with a new season on May 28. Fans have been anxiously awaiting to know if Sachiv ji will crack his MBA entrance exams, Banrakas will win the election or not, and who would be the next Sachiv of Phulera. While the release date of 'Panchayat' season 3 is around the corner, you binge watch similar shows which will remind you of the simpler times.

As to await the release of the new season, these wholesome shows streaming on OTT are here to fill the ‘Panchayat’ shaped hole in your life.

Gullak

The Indian web series, directed by Amrit Raj Gupta and produced by TVF, will surely transport anyone from a small town back to their simpler childhood days. A middle-class family's typical day is captured in this endearing story. The show features compelling storytelling and excellent acting. The Mishra family and their dynamics are encapsulated in warmth and love, which even the audience will sense via the screen.

Where to watch: Sony Liv

Kota Factory

If you liked Sachiv Ji, aka Abhishek Tripathi in ‘Panchayat’, you will certainly love the actor as Jeetu Bhaiya in ‘Kota Factory’. The widely acclaimed series, also presented by The Viral Fever (TVF), revolves around Vaibhav Pandey, a student who moves to Kota to prepare for the IIT-JEE entrance exams. The show gives a realistic peek into the intense pressure and challenges students face in the coaching culture.

Where to watch: Netflix

Aspirants

The Viral Fever (TVF) gave us another gem of a series directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, and that is ‘Aspirants’. It might be quite distinct from 'Panchayat', but the series captures the emotional highs and lows of the characters. Set in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, which is a hub for students aspiring to become IAS, the series revolves around three friends—Abhilash, Guri, and SK. Together, the trio navigates the grueling journey filled with struggles to fulfill their dreams.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Yeh Meri Family

‘Yeh Meri Family’ is another series that is a delight to watch with your family and has a nice, family-friendly premise. The middle child acts as the narrator in this nostalgic peek into the Gupta family's life. The late 90s-set series, which appeals to viewers of all ages, masterfully portrays the essence of a middle-class Indian family.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Saas, Bahu, Achaar Pvt Ltd

‘Saas, Bahu, Achaar Pvt Ltd’ is set in the heart of Delhi and focuses on the life of a middle-aged woman, Suman, who starts her own pickle business to support herself financially. The unique premise of the show shows her entrepreneurial journey as well as her dynamics with her mother-in-law, her estranged husband, and her two children. It is a refreshing take on the mundane Saas-Bahu relationship we usually see in Indian series.

Where to watch: Zee5

Taj Mahal 1989

Set in the city of Lucknow, the Indian web series captures the romances of various characters in 1989. The show delves into old-school romance and societal norms in pre-liberal India. Amid the complexities of love and relationships, the show explores the authenticity of the era.

Where to watch: Netflix