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List of Hindi horror shows

This is a list of notable Hindi horror shows.[1][2][3][4]

Year of Premiere Name Notes Production company Channel
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)

Contiloe Entertainment

(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
  1. ^ Sharma, Isha (1 May 2017). "Horror Shows So Scary". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. ^ "6 Indian Horror Shows From The 90s That Spooked Us Out".
  3. ^ "Horror shows list by The Times of India".
  4. ^ "Horror Web shows list by Best Web Series".