If you love watching real stories that are stranger and often more powerful than fiction, OTT platforms has an incredible collection of documentaries waiting for you. From gripping true-crime investigations
to thought-provoking tales, these documentaries open a window into worlds we rarely see. If you're drawn to the darker side and psychology of human behavior, these true crime documentaries and docuseries will get you hooked. Unheard Cries At GB Road Unheard Cries At GB Road is a powerful documentary that unveils the harsh realities of Delhi's red-light district through the voices of women who endure its challenges. This thought-provoking documentary confronts viewers with uncomfortable truths about societal indifference. Through raw testimonies, stark visuals, and a narrative shaped directly by the women who live these realities, it exposes a world built on coercion, broken childhoods, and buried dreams.Where to watch: Discovery+
Indian Predator: The Butcher of DelhiIndian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi is about Chandrakant Jha, a serial killer active in Delhi from 2003 to 2007. Known for leaving decapitated bodies near Tihar Jail with mocking notes, the series delves into his crimes, motivations, and the investigation, featuring insights from law enforcement and experts.
Where to watch: Netflix Secrets Of SinauliUncovering the mysteries behind the excavations of Sanauli, the Discovery+ Original stars Manoj Bajpayee, R S Bhist, and K N Dixit. The historical documentary is directed by Raghav Jairath. The secrets which were buried 4,000 years ago get uncovered, which led to historians questioning if the wars of Indian mythology were true events.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous explores the life of Indian rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh. Directed by Mozez Singh, it follows his rise to fame, his struggles with mental health, particularly bipolar disorder, and his sudden disappearance from the music scene. The film provides an intimate look at his comeback and features interviews with family, friends and industry peers.
Where to watch: Netflix The Silence Of Swastika The Silence of Swastika is directed by Anuj Bhardwaj and revolves around the mysterious symbol used by Hitler. The symbol which represented Hitler’s political and racial ideologies is globally called Swastika. An Indian name used by many religions such as Hindus, Buddhists and Jains for centuries. Watch the documentary to understand if Hitler actually used it as Swastika or something else.
Where to watch: YouTube House of Secrets: The Burari DeathsHouse of Secrets: The Burari Deaths offers a chilling and thought-provoking exploration of one of India's most unsettling real-life mysteries. It is a three-part Netflix true-crime docuseries that examines the chilling truths and theories surrounding the deaths of 11 members of the Chundawat family in Delhi, India, in 2018.
Where to watch: Netflix The Talwars: Behind Closed Doors The Talwars: Behind Closed Doorsis a Star World Original documentary revolves around the double murder of a teenage girl, Aarushi Talwar and the family’s house help, which shook the entire nation from its core. The documentary features unseen exclusive interviews with Aarushi’s parents who were also the prime suspects and the startling twists and turns that further entangled the case.
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