Best Indian fantasy series

A newly minted military interrogator arrives at a covert detention center to discover that some of the terrorists held there are not of this world.

A public toilet caretaker's poverty-stricken life takes a drastic U-turn when he helps an old woman. How long will fate smile upon him?

In the forgotten margins of the segregated communities of a dystopian future, a woman searches for the daughter that she lost upon her arrest years ago.

A flight crash lands in West Bengal. However, what is so baffling about the incident is that plane went missing 35 years ago crashed a week back.

Three cops defy the rules of time to investigate and deliver justice in a series of cold cases. How far will they go as they work from within the corrupt system to bring the criminals to book?

It's the year 2896, in future city of Kasi, Bhairava is a bounty hunter with dreams of getting into the Complex, and BU-JZ1, an AI pilot of a Cargo ship, waiting for her promotion. At their lowest point, these two unlikely souls, find each other to set off a crackling story of ambition, adventure, partnership and mainly friendship.

The series follows the story of Fruity, a young girl who receives a magical ball that, when rubbed, summons a fairy named Son Pari and her friend Altu.

Hatim is an Indian television series that aired on StarPlus from 26 December 2003 until 12 November 2004. It has elements of fantasy, drama, and many other genres. It was directed by Amrit Sagar and is based on a Persian story recounting the adventures of Hatim al-Tai of the Tayyi tribe of Arabia.

Separated at childhood, Divya and Drishti attain super powers - to not only see the future, but also manipulate it. However, their own future lies in the hands of an evil Pishachini.

The different journeys of six regular people as they struggle to win, fame and fortune on a social media app called Escaype Live which promises big money to the winning contestant. Will the lines between the real and virtual begin to blur as they gear up for the contest?

In the desolate hinterlands of Tamil Nadu, a stranded urbanite enlists the help of three locals to find his missing family believed to have been abducted by nefarious beings of a cursed village. Meanwhile, a maniacal heir to a pharma empire sends a group of mercenaries to the same village to retrieve something long forgotten. Will they come out of this terror-stricken night alive?

Shaktimaan is a fictional Indian superhero from the television series of the same name produced by Mukesh Khanna and directed by Dinkar Jani. Shaktimaan is depicted as a human who has attained superhuman strength and power through deep meditation and attaining control over five elements of life. Around 400 episodes of the series originally aired on Doordarshan, India's national television network, from 27 September 1997 (barring the introductory episode on 27 September 1997) to 27 March 2005, on Sundays at 12 noon IST. The telecast slot, however was shifted to 9:30 a.m. for the last episodes.

A Food Delivery Guy, who finds a bloody corpse of a young woman in the middle of a night & A Female Police Inspector investigating a missing child's case collide into each other as they meet with a fatal accident, which sends both of them into a Never ending time loop until they figure out an Unimaginable way out of it.

Aladdin is an age-old fantasy tale of a 20-year-old boy and his travails around his family and love. It is an absolute family entertainer show. It has got the fantastical factor of classic tale as well as the nail-biting thriller, heart-warming romance and affecting family equations. Despite being set in a very old legendary talismanic era, all the characters are entertaining, yet relatable which makes the fans correlate with its humor.

The year is 2031. In a New India - of towering smart holograms and drone superhighways - hard-boiled Cyber Crime detective Saajan Kundu is called out of retirement when a self-driving taxi is hacked and ordered to kill an anonymous human victim. Saajan begrudgingly joins forces with estranged partner Laxmi Suri, a whip-smart AI scientist, to comb the modern backwaters of Goa for the killer.

The story revolves around one of the best archer of the Mahabharata, Karna and narrates the entire story of Mahabharata from Karna and Pandavas' birth to the eventual crowning of Karna in the Swarga. The show covers the life journey of Karna on his way to becoming a great warrior.

The Panchatantram is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables in Sanskrit verse and prose, arranged within a frame story. The surviving work is dated to about 200 BCE, but the fables are likely much more ancient. The text's author is unknown, but it has been attributed to Vishnu Sharma in some recensions and Vasubhaga in others, both of which may be fictitious pen names. This has made in to a show by ETV Telugu.

The story of the series is based on the life of God Shani, who is known for his wrath. The serial also shows Vishnu and Shiva as Shani's mentors. It also shows Shani's tough childhood, getting the rank of Karmafaldaata, downfall, return to Suryalok, marriage, getting his wife's curse and finally his return as Karmfaldaata.

The show is inspired from the novel Chandrakanta. The show starts when a King gets successful in possessing all the powers of the world and store those powers and locks to secure the powers from anyone trying to steal the powers. He and his wife died after a King attacked them'. After 100 years of this incident, The King and his wife are reborn. The show now follows the story of Prince and Princess falling in love and rediscovering the Tilism. In spite of facing a lot of trouble, created by Prince Shivdutt who is considered as the rightful owner of the "Tilism".

Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai is an Indian television show that aired from 2005 to 2007. blending action, fantasy, and devotional themes. The story revolved around a young boy named Joy who transforms into Hero, a superhero, using divine powers granted by goddess Durga to fight evil forces.

Captain Vyom is an Indian science fiction television series that aired on DD National channel in the late 1990s. The series aired in India on DD1 every Sunday morning at 10. It became extremely popular among youth because of its concept of time machine and the world of 2220. The titular character was played by Indian model Milind Soman. Later on, the series was re-aired on SAB TV channel.

Vikram Aur Betaal was a children's television programme aired on DD National. The series contained stories from Indian mythology that aim at teaching kids lessons of life while entertaining them. The concept of the program was based on Baital Pachisi, a collection of tales about the semi-legendary King Vikram (identified as Vikramāditya) and the Vetala, a huge vampire-like being.

A spirit named Maya, cursed to live among mortals as punishment for a wicked deed, embarks on a mission to sacrifice 100 men to save her kind, but her resolve wavers when she encounters a kind-hearted young man named Krishna.

Isha is in love with Armaan but they are drawn apart when Veer, his brother enters the picture. Explore a world of love and secrets as the young girl deals with the siblings, who belong to a supernatural species.

A.I.SHA My Virtual Girlfriend is an Indian drama-mystery, digital sci-fi thriller web television series by Arre. The series revolves around the story of a relationship between Sam, a genius app developer, and a woman.

A tranquil vacation of four friends at a hillside village takes a sinister turn, when they unwittingly incur the wrath of an ancient deity, Devi Parnashavari.

Jai Hanuman is a 1997 Indian Hindu TV series based on the life of the Hindu Deity , avatar of Lord Shiva Hanuman in Hindi language. It was directed by Sanjay Khan. The series was initially shown on the state-run DD Metro, and was later shown on Sony Entertainment Television in 2008. In the Treta era, various events occur, including the defeat of demons by Lord Vishnu, which leads to the birth of positive and negative forces. One of the negative forces-the rise of demon dictator Ravana-plunges the universe into terror. The birth of God becomes necessary to eliminate the terror of Ravana, leading to the birth of two of the most powerful and mutually attached gods: Shri Rama and Hanuman, sons of Ayodhya's King Dashrath and the ape-headed King Kesari respectively. As time passes, the two meet and become close friends.

A reclusive 76-year-old, who runs a resort in a remote valley, invites his estranged children and grandchildren over to celebrate his life’s grand finale – a wedding with the ghost of his first true love.

The journey of Dhruv and Tara, who fall in love despite belonging to completely different eras.

'Veer Hanuman - Bolo Bajrang Bali Ki Jai' is an extraordinary tale of a young boy’s transformation into a divine hero. It is a journey filled with courage, innocence and self-discovery, highlighting how Hanuman overcame adversity to become the eternal protector of dharma.

The plot opens with a bizzarre Veenai (Strings instrument) player enacting miracles with his music. It then unravels to a world of Zodiac and passing the matron of the Veenai's powers through a Zodiac cycle. The Veenai itself is the motif of the show.

The Rathods may look like a normal family, but they have been reeling under the evil sight, 'nazar' of a supernatural entity, a Daayan. And once fallen, it never leaves…

After the end of 18 days war of Mahabharata, Pandavas and Kauravas reach the court of Chitragupta where they have to answer their actions of their past life. In each episode one of the character takes the centre stage to answer the questions asked by Chitragupta on behalf of the others.

Potli Baba Ki (Baba's Tales) (1991) was a popular children's puppet TV series aired in India in 1991 on national Television channel Doordarshan. It featured various popular fairy tales in simple language and used to give good moral messages to children. The series has a story-teller in the form of an old man called as 'Baba' — who in his 'Potli' has various stories. The old story-teller, Chhenu ki Jhunnu ka Baba, living in Ghungar village, collects stories and fables which his mother has left hidden under rocks. Baba's peculiarity is that is growing younger day-by-day and once he will find all the stories he will be a child.

About a young man Lucky, who runs a fake antique shop in Chor Bazaar and has the simplest ways of living, i.e. conning people by selling them fake antiques and actually making them believe that the artifacts are genuine. Lucky is a street smart, confident and intelligent character, who loves life the way it comes until he gets to know about the Rakshaks who were born for protecting sacred and priceless treasures and that now he is going to be the chosen one...the fifth Rakshak.

Meet Chandrasekhar, the journalist who is out on a quest to start a trial to face the terrifying force of an unspeakable power and evil.

A rich entrepreneur struggling with an allergy to human touch finds a solution in a robot. But when it crashes before delivery, a 'real' replacement is sent.

Naagin, tells the story of a shape-shifting female snake, who toils in love and revenge.

Bela's journey to Panchgiri unveils family secrets, mystical powers, and a battle against dark forces with friends who control wind, fire, water and earth.

The story of Parvati Devi and her most dangerous avatar, Mahakaali.

Karishma Kaa Karishma was an Indian television series which is a remake of the popular 1985s American science fiction sitcom Small Wonder. The series premiered on STAR Plus on January 24, 2003, and aired every Friday at 8pm IST. It is produced by Sunil Doshi of Alliance Media & Entertainment, and starrs Jhanak Shukla as the cyber kid Karishma.

A 14-year-old boy named Parth, who meets Jugnu, a mystical kid from the haunted forest of Bheem Mukteshwar.

Chhota Bheem is an Indian animated series adventures about a boy named Bheem and his friends in fictional village of Dholakpur.Bheem and his friends are usually involved in protecting the village from various evil forces.

A young man, Veer, is left alone with his twin sisters after his mother dies and his father is imprisoned. He later stumbles upon a mystical ring that helps him turn invisible. He soon sets out to search for his father but must also fight off evil aliens who wish to seize the ring.

'Pritam Pyare Aur Woh' show is described as a horror comedy featuring Indian television’s first ghost. It is based on a family in which Tiku Talsania is the head and his wife will be Parineeta Borthakur. Rajesh Kumar will be playing ghost character.

Returning for Season 3, Baalveer, a young superhero who fights evil forces with his magical powers and protects children from harm, is unaware of his scheming superiors' plan to betray him. Stripped of his powers and identity, he leads a mundane life until an unexpected event reignites his abilities. With help from Kaashvi, a girl he partners up with, he embarks on a journey to reclaim his powers and identity while battling his enemies. Will Baalveer become the ultimate hero he once was?

A young college student Aryan is confronted with new supernatural powers the day he turns 18.

Achanak 37 Saal Baad (English: All of a Sudden After 37 Years) is an Indian supernatural and Psychological thriller television serial telecast on Sony Entertainment Television between 2002 and 2003. The centerpiece of this serial was the little-known small town of Gahota, which experienced paranormal activities after each cycle of 37 years, causing a strange hysteria in people and leading them to kill others or themselves and not remembering anything once the cycle is over in a few months.

A New Year's rave party in Goa turns deadly for a bunch of video game developers who get killed in a shootout. Only two survive. What happens next?

Vicky and Vetaal is a children's comedy series produced by and aired on Disney Channel India. It was launched on October 7, 2006 as the first major original production of the network, and Disney's first locally produced live action Hindi language series. The show was planned to be the first of a string of five local productions due to get released within a year's span, and has since been followed by Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. The series stars Dev Kantawala as Vicky and Vishal Malhotra as Vetaal. The show is based on the Baital Pachisi collection of tales about the semi-legendary King Vikram, identified as Vikramāditya, and the Vetala, a huge vampire-like being.

Kiranmala, a warrior princess, fights evil forces of Katkati, the demon Queen, as she sets out to reclaim her family's honour and bring peace to the kingdom.

Shree is a Hindi language supernatural soap opera that airs on Zee TV channel. The series premiered on December 22, 2008 and airs every Monday - Thursday at 10:30pm IST. The series is produced by J.D. Majethia of Hats Off Productions, and stars Wasna Ahmed as Shree and Pankaj Singh Tiwari as Hari in the main lead.

Devi is the story of the most powerful girl in the world who is unaware of her extraordinary powers. She has spent the first 17 years of her life away from human civilization. Devi's extraordinary journey starts when she becomes a part of human civilization and battles contemporary evils. Evils that are seemingly contemporary, but have taken multiple forms since generations. Evil (Asuras) have been present across centuries and exist in today's times in modern contemporary avatar. Devi is the force that will vanquish these asuras.Umang Jain will be seen portraying the role of 'Devi' and Rohit Bakshi will play the role of Devi's mentor. Indraneil Sengupta, who is making a comeback to television will be seen as 'Shukracharaya'.

Hawa Badle Hassu is a science-fiction Environmental thriller series - the story of an environmentally conscious Autorickshaw Driver called Hassu, who keeps brainwashing his passengers hoping to change their life choices to more environment friendly alternatives. But even as he goes about his crusade, unknown to him, there seem to be some really sinister people who are hunting him desperately. Is Hassu who he says he is? Is he really a righteous do-good er as he appears, or is there another dark story lurking somewhere? When he goes missing, his friends Aarti and Radhey start looking for him and uncover some incredible things from his past.. while Hassu lands up in a strange land with strange people. What do they want with him, and where are they taking Hassu?

Explore the world of fantasy through the stories of Thakumar Jhuli, a collection of Bengali folk tales and fairy tales.