India’ First Web Series –Today, everyone is really into web series. New shows are released weekly on OTT platforms and start trending in the country and abroad. But have you ever wondered which was India’s first web series? On which platform did it come, and who were the actors? If you also have these questions in your mind, then let’s take you on this journey.
Where was India’s first web series streamed?
Today, web series like ‘Panchayat’ and ‘Mirzapur’ are being discussed everywhere, but India’s first web series did not come on a centralised or OTT platform, but on YouTube. In 2014, TVF (The Viral Fever) launched a web series called ‘Permanent Roommates’. It is considered India’s first digital web series, which gave a new dimension to digital entertainment even before the OTT revolution.
Star cast and success of ‘Permanent Roommates’
Sumit Vyas and Nidhi Singh were seen in the lead roles in this web series. The audience liked the show so much that it remained in the news for many years. Its popularity was so high that after its first season became a hit, the second was also released in 2016.
The show ran for three seasons.
The first season came in 2014 and was very much liked by the audience. After this, the second season was launched in 2016 and received a great response. But the fans had to wait a long time for the third season. Finally, the third season of ‘Permanent Roommates’ was released in 2023, gaining popularity and making its place among the audience.
What was the story?
The story of this show was based on a long-distance relationship. In this, Sumit Vyas, who played the character of Mukesh, comes to India to meet his girlfriend Tanya (Nidhi Singh). Both start living together, and then many interesting turns come. These ups and downs were presented in an amusing way and captured the audience’s hearts.
New era of web series
‘Permanent Roommates’ increased people’s interest in digital content in India, and later, many great web series started being made. It would not be wrong to say that if ‘Permanent Roommates’ had not been there, perhaps the web series would not have had such a big market in India today. If you like romantic comedies and have not watched them, watch them on YouTube!