Take a break from the abundance of thriller shows on the web by binge-watching these 5 light-hearted shows that are a breath of fresh air

MUMBAI: They say, too much of anything is bad. With an abundance of web shows in the dark and thriller genre coming to the fore during the past couple of weeks, the mood certainly calls for a refreshing genre change. With an impressive storyline and power-packed performance, most-simplest of these stories have managed to touch the audience’s heart. With the current mood calling for some fresh and light content, here’s a list of 5 shows that’s sure to bring a huge smile to our face. 

Baarish 2- The very-talented Sharman Joshi and Asha Negi are back to regale audiences in the second season streaming on ALTBalaji and ZEE5. Baarish is a beautiful love-story set in the monsoons. One can just sit back and bask in the romance between this lovable Jodi who has their fair share of ups and downs. Dealt with utmost maturity, here’s a love story that depicts the hardships of maintaining relationships and how two imperfect people are perfect for each other. This heartfelt tale, between a Gujarati diamond merchant and a simple Marathi Mulgi, is filled with adorable moments in abundance that’ll make you cherish the bond you share with your loved one. 

Four More Shots Please – It hasn’t even been a month since the launch of the highly-awaited second season and the makers have already announced a season 3 for the show fans. If you wanted to watch a show that’s all about girl power, well this is it. Get set for a beautiful ride where four women go through a journey of love, goof-ups, and self-discovery. An absolute hit amongst the masses, the show stars Sayani Gupta, Bani J, Kirti Kulhari, and Maanvi Gagroo in lead roles and can be binged on Amazon Prime Video. 

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Never Have I Ever- This one is for all you teenagers out there. The recently-released Netflix show is the story of the complicated life of a modern-day ABCD (American Born Confused Desi) named Devi. While the show is based in America, you’ll easily relate to teenage problems that she goes through and be taken back to your memorable days of college. A show that tells you how important it is to be to your roots; you’ll fall in love with Indian culture all over again. Starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Poorna Jagannathan binge-watch the first season spanning 10 episodes to your heart’s content. 

Mentalhood- If you are currently going crazy due to your kid's cranky behavior, then this show about a roller coaster journey of motherhood, is just for you. It’s a power-packed cast that features Karisma Kapoor make her digital debut alongside Sanjay Suri, Dino Morea, Shruti Seth, Shilpa Shukla, Sandhya Mridul, and Tilottama Shome. Trust us, with their highly-relatable performances in raising a child, Mentalhood is the perfect guide to your parenting troubles. With highs and lows aplenty, there’s never a dull moment in this fun-filled ride of supermoms and dads. Catch the show that’s streaming exclusively on ALTBalaji and ZEE5.  

Happily Ever After- A slice of life series that explores the reality of modern-day wedding goals. Capturing the essence of a millennial relationship, the show brings to light the hitches and glitches that the couple Roneet and Avani face, as they look to make their dream wedding a grand success. The show stars Naveen Kasturia, Harshita Gaur, Shivankit Singh Parihar and is available to watch on The Zoom Studios YouTube Channel and Zoom.

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