Top 10 Defense-Associated Indian Web Series By Neelanjan Mukherjee

Indian armed forces are one of the top five military forces in the world. The soldiers undergo a robust training process to go on defending our nation. The first thought of hearing about our forces fills our hearts and minds with pride. Not only do the soldiers defend our nations, they also experience a constant change of extreme environments where they are trained to give their hearts and souls to protect their nation and families. They also go on to make ever-lasting bonds and are full of thrilling stories of their adventures and sacrifices. The functioning of defense might often seem complicated to civilians. To inspire the youth and to explain the basic structural functioning of our armed forces to the general public, Indian Cinema has been coming up with several web series associated to our nation’s protectors. So, if you are an armed forces enthusiast full of zeal for serving the nation, you must not miss these web series.

1. Avrodh

This two-season web series explains the critical working of the Indian Army’s Special Forces Unit. It explains the role of the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Media. It shows us the dangerous tasks and missions carried out by our soldiers. The first season focussed on Indian army’s surgical strike to eradicate a Jaish ei Mohammad camp across the borders of India in revolt of the attack by the terrorists in the Uri sector. Season 2 demonstrates how we are protected against the enemies who try to destroy us economically and through terrorist activities. It spotlights an Indian Army’s Territorial Army Officer who also works in the Income tax department and how they structurally defend our country. If you are looking for an intense action thriller that explains the functioning of the Indian armed forces, Avrodh is the best series brought to us by SonyLiv.

2. Jeet Ki Zid

This web series portrays an Indian Army officer who undergoes a tough training to become a PARA Special Forces Officer. The series revolves around his inspiration to become an officer followed by his training period where he finds a brilliant trainer to prepare him not only for tough missions for the Indian Army but also later in his life to overcome his physical disabilities brought on by an accident during one of the most dangerous missions of the Indian Army. It demonstrates an amazing relationship between a soldier and their trainer filled with a glimpse of drama and action, this series is very inspirational not only for Defence aspirants but also for people to face impossible difficulties in life. Find this web series on Zee5.

3. Code M

This web series takes a turn and demonstrates the functioning of Defence lawyers who bring justice to and for the protectors of the nation. This two-seasoned web series also gives us a glimpse of friendship along with professionalism and explains how the toughest of soldiers may be compelled to carry out unavoidable actions in their lives. But this web series brings justice to the law and takes us from a unique point of view of the Indian armed forces. The web series is filled with drama and action and thrills us with a curiosity to find out what the real mystery is. Watch this web series on Zee5.

4. Regiment Diaries

This is a beautiful set of documentaries taking us through the history and honour of several Indian army battalions and regiments. It also invites some of the commanders and soldiers of the particular regiments and explains their formation. It puts light on the proud achievements of these regiments. The series gives us some factual knowledge about certain regiments and gives us snippets of the moments about the rewarding sacrifices carried out by the command of their regimental units. Find this web series on Netflix and on Epic.

5. The Test Case

The test case takes a unique turn to portray a fantastic idea of women officers in the armed forces being given the opportunity of serving in the infantry and even PARA Special Forces. Nimrat Kaur does a brilliant job in inspiring many women to join the armed forces. Now that the Ministry of Defense has opened up National Defense Academy to lady cadets, this series is great to inspire women to work hard and be a part of the most elite Armed Forces unit of our country. It also portrays the trainer and soldier’s bond in the training school and has a fair deal of drama and action. Do not miss this series, find it on Alt Balaji.

6. The Forgotten Army-Azadi Ke Liye

Going back to the history, this series has a portrayal of an epic war between the nationalist soldiers of Azad Hind Fauj led by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who fought the Britishers who happened tooth and nail to bring our country independence and sovereignty. Even though Azad Hind Fauj was considered a rogue force and were forgotten soon after the independence of India, this web series revives the dignity of our ancestors who restored the wrath of Indians against the British. Watch this web series on Amazon Prime Video.

7. Special Ops

This web series again takes us out of our country and portrays the contributions made by the soldiers who don’t wear the uniform, go far beyond their homes, risking their lives hiding among the enemies who aim to destroy our wonderful nation. They also portray the Indian operatives who provide the required resources to the undercover agents to succeed in their missions. This series stars KK Menon as a RAW operative who architects magnificent techniques to eleminate the enemies who wish to bring harm to our nation. Watch this web series on Disney Hotstar.

8. Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story

This web series is a sequel to the series Special Ops explaining how the Intelligence Forces in our country operate. They also take us through the family life of the undercover agents and how they establish their security network. It’s a four episodes series that mainly focuses on the life of the RAW operative Himmat Singh. It’s a brilliant series to make us formulate how the agents who serve to protect our country do so for us. Catch this web series on Disney Hotstar.

9. State Of Siege: 26/11

This web series is about a terrorist attack that penetrated Mumbai, a busy and important city of India that the world remembers, even today. It takes us through how the National Security Guard’s black cat commandos take control of the situation and eliminate the terrorists. It also takes us through the horrors of the attack faced by the citizens and the visitors of the city. Watch this thrilling series on Zee5.

10. State Of Siege: Temple Attack

This web series is again a sequel to State of Siege:26/11. It takes us through a situation where the terrorists penetrate a place for worship of Hindus and how the NSG Commandos go on about defending the civilians trapped inside the temple. Watch this web series on Zee5.

India is a beautiful country though surrounded by enemies from every end. Yet our country never loses its sovereignty due to the sacrifices and the efforts carried out by the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. Jai Hind!