{"id":25330,"date":"2012-03-17T23:20:09","date_gmt":"2012-03-17T17:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=25330"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:10:26","slug":"watch-hindi-tv-serials-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Hindi TV Serials Online in 2026: Best Apps for Star Plus, Colors, Zee &#038; Sony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Missed last night&#8217;s episode? In 2026 you can <strong>watch Hindi TV serials online<\/strong> on your phone, laptop or smart TV, usually the same day they air. The catch is that every TV network now has its own app, so the right place to watch depends on which channel your serial is on.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online.webp\" alt=\"Watch Hindi TV serials online: which app for Star Plus, Colors, Zee, Sony and DD\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Star Plus and Colors serials stream on <strong>JioHotstar<\/strong>, Zee TV serials on <strong>ZEE5<\/strong>, Sony TV and Sony SAB serials on <strong>SonyLIV<\/strong>, and old Doordarshan classics on the free <strong>Waves<\/strong> app. For free viewing, try <strong>Amazon MX Player<\/strong> and the channels&#8217; official YouTube pages.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af69d2087d60\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af69d2087d60\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#Which_app_has_which_channels_serials\" >Which app has which channel&#8217;s serials?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#1_JioHotstar_Star_Plus_and_Colors_serials\" >1. JioHotstar: Star Plus and Colors serials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#2_ZEE5_Zee_TV_and_TV_serials\" >2. ZEE5: Zee TV and &amp;TV serials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#3_SonyLIV_Sony_TV_and_Sony_SAB_serials\" >3. SonyLIV: Sony TV and Sony SAB serials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#4_Waves_free_Doordarshan_classics\" >4. Waves: free Doordarshan classics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#5_Amazon_MX_Player_free_serials_with_ads\" >5. Amazon MX Player: free serials with ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#6_Official_YouTube_channels\" >6. Official YouTube channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#How_to_watch_Hindi_serials_on_your_TV\" >How to watch Hindi serials on your TV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#Tips_to_save_money\" >Tips to save money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#Can_I_watch_Hindi_serials_online_for_free\" >Can I watch Hindi serials online for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#Where_can_I_watch_Colors_TV_serials_now_that_Voot_and_JioCinema_are_gone\" >Where can I watch Colors TV serials now that Voot and JioCinema are gone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/03\/watch-hindi-tv-serials-online\/#Can_I_watch_todays_episode_before_it_airs_on_TV\" >Can I watch today&#8217;s episode before it airs on TV?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_app_has_which_channels_serials\"><\/span>Which app has which channel&#8217;s serials?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>TV channel<\/th>\n<th>Watch online on<\/th>\n<th>Free or paid<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Star Plus, Star Bharat<\/td>\n<td>JioHotstar<\/td>\n<td>Paid (plans from Rs 79\/month)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colors TV<\/td>\n<td>JioHotstar<\/td>\n<td>Paid (plans from Rs 79\/month)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zee TV, &amp;TV<\/td>\n<td>ZEE5<\/td>\n<td>Some episodes free, full access paid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sony TV (SET), Sony SAB<\/td>\n<td>SonyLIV<\/td>\n<td>Mostly paid, some free clips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DD National (classics)<\/td>\n<td>Waves by Prasar Bharati<\/td>\n<td>Free app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_JioHotstar_Star_Plus_and_Colors_serials\"><\/span>1. JioHotstar: Star Plus and Colors serials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>JioHotstar was formed in 2025 when JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merged. That put <strong>Star Plus<\/strong>, <strong>Colors<\/strong>, Star Bharat and their sister channels in one app, so most of the top-rated Hindi serials are now in one place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mobile plan:<\/strong> Rs 79 a month or Rs 499 a year, one phone, with ads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Super plan:<\/strong> Rs 149 a month or Rs 1,099 a year, two devices including your TV, with ads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium plan:<\/strong> Rs 299 a month or Rs 2,199 a year, four devices and no ads on shows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are the prices in effect from January 2026. Many Jio and Airtel recharge packs also bundle JioHotstar, so check your mobile plan before paying separately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_ZEE5_Zee_TV_and_TV_serials\"><\/span>2. ZEE5: Zee TV and &amp;TV serials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>ZEE5<\/strong> is the home of Zee TV, &amp;TV and Zee&#8217;s regional channels. Paid subscribers can watch new episodes the same day they are telecast, and the app also has a large back catalogue of finished serials.<\/p>\n<p>Without a subscription you can still watch a selection of free episodes and clips. If you watch only one Zee serial, the free section and Zee TV&#8217;s YouTube channel may be enough.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_SonyLIV_Sony_TV_and_Sony_SAB_serials\"><\/span>3. SonyLIV: Sony TV and Sony SAB serials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Sony Entertainment Television and <strong>Sony SAB<\/strong> serials, including long-running shows like <em>Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah<\/em>, use <strong>SonyLIV<\/strong>. Full episodes need a subscription; it offers a cheaper mobile-only plan and a premium plan for TVs. Prices change often with offers, so check the current rates in the app before you subscribe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Waves_free_Doordarshan_classics\"><\/span>4. Waves: free Doordarshan classics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prasar Bharati, which runs Doordarshan, launched its own OTT app called <strong>Waves<\/strong> in November 2024. It is the best place for nostalgic DD serials, has dozens of live TV channels, and is free to download on Android and iPhone. If you grew up watching Doordarshan, this is the one to install.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Amazon_MX_Player_free_serials_with_ads\"><\/span>5. Amazon MX Player: free serials with ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amazon merged its miniTV service with MX Player to create <strong>Amazon MX Player<\/strong>. It is completely free with ads and has a large library of Hindi shows, web series and dubbed serials. It won&#8217;t have every new Star or Zee episode, but it&#8217;s a good free option to browse.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Official_YouTube_channels\"><\/span>6. Official YouTube channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All the big networks run official YouTube channels, including Star Plus, Colors TV, Zee TV, SET India and Sony SAB. They mostly post promos, best scenes and short clips, and some channels also post full episodes, usually a few days after they air.<\/p>\n<p>Stick to the official channels with the verified tick. Uploads from random channels are often copyright violations, get removed, and can come with spammy links.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_watch_Hindi_serials_on_your_TV\"><\/span>How to watch Hindi serials on your TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All of these apps work on Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV Stick, Samsung and LG smart TVs, and JioTV\/Airtel set-top boxes. Install the app on your TV and sign in with the same account you use on your phone. On JioHotstar, the Mobile plan works only on phones, so you&#8217;ll need the Super or Premium plan for a TV.<\/p>\n<p>You can also cast from your phone to a Chromecast or Android TV using the cast icon inside the app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_save_money\"><\/span>Tips to save money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check your recharge pack first.<\/strong> Many Jio, Airtel and Vi plans and broadband packs include JioHotstar, ZEE5 or SonyLIV at no extra cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick yearly plans<\/strong> if you watch daily serials. They cost much less per month than monthly plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t subscribe to everything.<\/strong> Choose the app for the channel you actually watch, using the table above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid piracy sites.<\/strong> &#8220;Free serial&#8221; websites are full of pop-ups and malware and often stop working without warning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_watch_Hindi_serials_online_for_free\"><\/span>Can I watch Hindi serials online for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Partly. Waves, Amazon MX Player, the free section of ZEE5 and official YouTube channels are free. New episodes of most Star, Colors and Sony serials need a paid JioHotstar or SonyLIV plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_watch_Colors_TV_serials_now_that_Voot_and_JioCinema_are_gone\"><\/span>Where can I watch Colors TV serials now that Voot and JioCinema are gone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Colors serials are on JioHotstar. Voot became part of JioCinema, and JioCinema then merged with Disney+ Hotstar to form JioHotstar in 2025.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_watch_todays_episode_before_it_airs_on_TV\"><\/span>Can I watch today&#8217;s episode before it airs on TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some apps release selected serials early for paying subscribers. This varies by show and changes often, so check the show&#8217;s page in the app.<\/p>\n<p>Love Bollywood music as well? See our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/09\/listen-free-hindi-music-bollywood-songs-online\/\">listening to free Hindi music online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Missed last night&#8217;s episode? 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