Shows like Balika Vadhu: 20 to watch next
If you loved Balika Vadhu (2008) — a drama series created by Purnendu Shekhar — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Balika Vadhu most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 9 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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SkyMed 2022★ 6.7
Shares: Drama
Life, death and drama at 20,000 feet. The series weaves together intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, as we follow the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. They’re all in over their heads, and on their own, with no one to rely on but each other.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Tyler Perry's Ruthless 2020★ 8.4
Shares: Drama
A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Brookside 1982★ 6.4
Shares: Drama
The ground-breaking soap set in a housing estate on the outskirts of Liverpool.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Days of Our Lives 1965★ 6.2
Shares: Drama
The Horton and Brady broods endure the romantic trials of life in Salem, a Midwestern hamlet filled with evil geniuses, star-crossed lovers and a rich family history.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Offspring 2010★ 6.9
Shares: Drama
An exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to overthink and fly off into fantasy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dawson's Creek 1998★ 7.3
Shares: Drama
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama that portrays the fictional lives of a close-knit group of teenagers through high school and college.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Mahabharat 1988★ 7.2
Shares: Drama
A dynastic struggle occurs for the throne of Hastinapur, the kingdom ruled by the Kuru clan, between the Kauravas and Pandavas, collateral branches of the clan, which causes the Kurukshetra War.
Stream in India on Zee5, VI movies and tv
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Guardián de mi vida 2026★ 9.5
Shares: Drama
Sofía Peralta-Avitia Villaseñor, a successful businesswoman and great mother, who feels lonely in her marriage to Gonzalo Balmori-Ricci Nava. At the same time, her daughter, Bárbara Balmori-Ricci Peralta-Avitia, and her young bodyguard, Salvador "Chava" Reyes Encino, will transform their rebelliousness into passion. But none of them know that the evil, ambitious people around them will try to meddle in their paths on their road to love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Seeking Persephone 2026★ 9.0
Shares: Drama
To save her family, Persephone marries a cold, distant duke - never expecting to awaken a love that could change them both forever.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Unchosen 2026★ 6.6
Shares: Drama
When a young mother from a sheltered cult crosses paths with a mysterious stranger, she embarks on a risky affair that awakens desires and dark secrets.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Life on Top 2009★ 7.0
Shares: Drama
Based on a novel by Clara Darling, about a college grad who heads to a big city looking for work and discovers her older sister, who's been living there for years, is a model.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ambitions 2019★ 7.3
Shares: Drama
A multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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Holby City 1999★ 5.8
Shares: Drama
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Newsreader 2021★ 7.4
Shares: Drama
An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Julia 2022★ 7.3
Shares: Drama
Through Julia Child’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the nature of celebrity and America's cultural evolution.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Los hilos del pasado 2025★ 7.3
Shares: Drama
Carolina Guillén is a renowned fashion designer haunted by a painful past. Years ago, she had a baby with a young novice who never knew about the pregnancy. Alone and without support, she was forced to give up her child, a decision that hardened her into a cold and demanding woman. Many years later, a young model named Cristina arrives at her fashion house and quickly rises to stardom, despite Carolina’s harsh treatment. When Cristina falls in love with Carlos, Carolina’s stepson, their romance leads to an unexpected pregnancy. Before Cristina can share the news, Carolina fires her without realizing that she is the daughter she abandoned long ago. As Carolina’s world begins to unravel, the shocking secret of her lost child will change her life forever.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Guiding Light 1952★ 5.9
Shares: Drama
Guiding Light is an American television soap opera that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running television drama in history, broadcast from 1952 until 2009, preceded by a 15-year broadcast on radio. Guiding Light stands as the third longest-running program in all of broadcast history; only the Norwegian children's radio program Lørdagsbarnetimen and the American country music radio program Grand Ole Opry have been on the air longer. On April 1, 2009, it was announced that CBS canceled Guiding Light after a 72-year run due to low ratings. The show taped its final scenes for CBS on August 11, 2009, and its final episode on the network aired on September 18, 2009.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sullivan's Crossing 2023★ 8.0
Shares: Drama
After Neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan’s personal and professional life are thrown into turmoil she returns home to Sullivan’s Crossing. While there, Maggie is forced to navigate her complicated present while confronting the painful past she has chosen to ignore for years.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Degrassi 2001★ 7.6
Shares: Drama
The life of a group of adolescents going through the trials and tribulations of teendom at Degrassi Community School.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Teri Meri Doriyaann 2023★ 7.2
Shares: Drama
It’s hate at first sight for Sahiba and Angad! But destined to be together, their lives get intertwined by a marriage alliance, and a love-hate story ensues.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar