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This is a list of notable Hindi horror shows. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Year of Premiere | Name | Notes | Production company | Channel |
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1993 | Zee Horror Show (later titled Anhonee ) | Zee Horror Show was a very popular program in the 90s. It featured short stories in the form of 4 to 5 episodes, each one based on suspense and horror. | Ramsay Brothers | Zee TV |
1995 | Aahat | The first season was mostly a crime thriller-whodunit with only occasional episodes on the supernatural. After the first season, each story focused on a different aspect of paranormal activity. | Fireworks Productions | Sony |
Mano Ya Na Mano | The series features episodic horror/thriller stories based on supernatural beliefs. Each story is portrayed in a fabricated and dramatic representation based on mystic and paranormal convictions. Besides, each story is shot in a different location and consists of a different star cast. | Balaji Telefilms | Zee TV | |
1997 | Saturday Suspense | Each episode of the series was 1 hour long, and produced by a different production company. | Various | |
1998 | Woh | This TV series is based on Stephen King's epic horror novel It . | United Studios Ltd | |
X Zone | An enthralling series with a new unrelated episode every week dealing in demons, spirits, curses, voodoo puppets, rituals of the dark and all other things that go bump in the night. | Various | ||
2001 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Many TV celebrities also featured in the show. | Cinevistaas Limited (Season 1) (Season 1–3) | Star Plus |
Aap Beeti | † | B.R. Films | DD National | |
2002 | Achanak 37 Saal Baad | The centerpiece of this serial was a little known small town Gahota, which experienced paranormal activities after each cycle of 37 years. | Fireworks Productions | Sony |
Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | † | Balaji Telefilms | ||
2003 | Vikraal Aur Gabraal | A spinoff of the popular horror anthology series Ssshhhh...Koi Hai. | Cinevistaas Limited | Star Plus |
2004 | Rooh | A series of one hour telefilms. Each story focussed on a different aspect of paranormal activity such as ghosts, zombies, phantoms, possessed objects, witches and wizards and sinister ghosts. | Sphere Origins | Zee TV |
Raat Hone Ko Hai | The show is based on supernatural events takes place at night. | Fireworks Productions | Sahara One | |
Kyaa Kahein | The series is similar to Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat , which aired on Sony TV. | Balaji Telefilms | Zoom | |
2005 | Jaiksan Jaibarg | Jaiksan (English: Jackson) is a Hindi Language horror series which aired on StarPlus in 2005. Jaiksan is based on Jackson Jaberg by Jordan David. | Sagar Films (Pvt. Ltd.) | StarPlus(later syndicated to Disney Channel India) |
2006 | Mano Ya Na Mano | The reality show based on real incidents took place in various places in India. | Cinema Vision India | Star One |
2009 | Black | The series stars known television and film actor Mamik Singh along with Aaliya Shah who investigate and try to solve several mysterious deaths. | Sunil Agnihotri Productions | 9X |
2010 | The Chair | † | † | Bindass |
Girls Night Out | The most exciting and horror Reality game show played with Girls alone at an abandoned place. Given them some tasks to do with a live camera monitored by professional paranormal investigation team of Gorav Tivari. | † | MTV India | |
2011 | Kaala Saaya | The series starrs known television and film actor Mamik Singh along with Aaliya Shah who investigate and try to solve several mysterious deaths. | Sunil Agnihotri Productions | Sahara One |
Anhoniyon Ka Andhera | The series is produced by Bollywood film producer Vikram Bhatt, and each story of the show revolves around Anahita Malik, a girl who has supernatural powers. | ASA Productions & Enterprises | Colors | |
2012 | Yeh Kaali Kaali Raatein | † | Eagle Films | Sahara One |
Haunted Nights | † | The Entertainment Hub | ||
Fear Files | The show is based on real life of events of people who was the victim of supernatural power. | Essel Vision Productions | Zee TV | |
2013 | Khauff Begins... Ringa Ringa Roses | The show is about a young girl, Maitri who believes her father is a superhero, who fights against ghosts. | Somersault Productions | Life OK |
Ek Thhi Naayka | Each episode of the series features a new female protagonist who fights against witches, devils and demonic entities, signifying the triumph of good over evil. | Balaji Telefilms | ||
Bhoot Aaya | The show was directed by Ayush Raina who also directed Horror Story (a Bollywood 2013 film). | Cinetek Telefilms Pvt. Ltd | Sony | |
2015 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Two seasons of the series have been successfully aired. Bipasha Basu hosted the first season of the series. | Reel Life Entertainment | &TV |
2016 | Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se | It explores the concept around pisaach, genies and fairies with the female protagonist being a half human- half fairy | Balaji Telefilms | Colors TV |
Brahmarakshas | The series is based on fantasy thriller film, Jaani Dushman and the western fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast . | Balaji Telefilms | Zee TV | |
2017 | Cheekh..Ek Khaufnaak Sach | † | Tele-Buddies TSC | BIG Magic |
Kuldeepak | † | &TV | ||
2018 | Anjaan: Special Crimes Unit | The show is about paranormal investigative crime and horror. | Discovery Jeet | |
Darr Ke Uss Paar | † | † | ||
Qayamat Ki Raat | The show revolves around a taantrik whose head and an arm were severed and separately hidden by a woman, but he cursed her entire family and vowed to resurrect himself. | Balaji Telefilms | Star Plus | |
Kaun Hai? | Kaun Hai is a horror show based on that real fear, experienced by real people in real haunted places. Ghosts, evil creatures, malevolent spirits, reincarnations, black magic are featured in the show. | Contiloe Pictures | Colors TV | |
Nazar | The story is about an evil Daayan, who eats people's age to remain young and beautiful. | 4 Lions Films | StarPlus | |
Daayan | It revolves around a young woman with a sixth sense and ability to see premonitions who keeps dreaming of a witch who abducts children. | Balaji Telefilms | &TV | |
Laal Ishq | Laal Ishq is a Hindi romantic series of passionate love stories set in different backdrops, each episode showcase an offbeat love story with a supernatural twist. | Jaasvand Entertainments Pvt. Ltd | ||
Tantra | 'Tantra' tells the tale of a family who has fallen prey to the clutches of incantation. The Khanna's are an affluent family who move into their dream home but become unfortunate victims of the gruesome practice of Tantra. The antagonist is the House itself whose eerie effects makes the place unliveable and a nightmare for its inhabitants. | Swastik Productions | Colors TV | |
2019 | Kavach... MahaShivratri | The story of a young unmarried woman who fasts on every Mahashivratri and prays to Lord Shiva for the husband of her dreams, but is unknowingly cursed by an evil entity that haunts her endlessly. | Balaji Telefilms | |
2019 | Divya Drishti | 2 sisters, Divya and Drishti are blessed with supernatural powers. Divya can see the future and Drishti can change it. | Fireworks Productions | StarPlus |
2019 | Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka! | Aman is a nawab who is cursed by the shadow of a Jinn. Roshni is an entertainer with the heart of an angel. Will their love be able to break the curse before it is too late? | 4 Lions Films | StarPlus |
2021 | Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai | While the Jaldirams and Jindals keep fighting over property, ChandraPrabha, who is a lookalike of Connaught Place, continues to haunt the house. | Edit II | Sony SAB |
2022 | Pishachini | Shakuntalam Telefilms | Colors TV |
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