Liked The Royals? Other Dramas To Watch On Modern Indian Royalty

The Royals, a romantic comedy-drama series, recently took audiences on a fascinating journey through the life of a financially struggling royal family. The plot follows Prince Aviraaj, who teams up with hospitality entrepreneur Sophia to revive their ancestral palace as a luxury resort. However, this is just one of many stories where Indian royalty takes centre stage. Across various genres, numerous dramas have explored the grandeur of palaces, the lives of princes, and the hidden secrets that lie within them.

The Royals & Other Dramas on Modern Indian Royalty

Murder Mubarak ( Mystery Thriller)

Murder Mubarak is a multi-starrer drama that revolves around the elite Royal Delhi Club, a place for the upper-class citizens of Delhi who idolise the bygone British rulers. Among the club’s members is Maharaja Rannvijay Singh, a flashy descendant of a royal family who takes great pride in flaunting his wealth. As he vies for the prestigious position of President, the facade of his opulent lifestyle begins to crack, revealing that, like the other members, his reality is far from what it seems.

Gaslight ( Murder Mystery)

Sara Ali Khan plays Meesha Gaikwad, the only daughter and heir to the Gaikwad palace in Morbi, who returns home after years of estrangement. Chitrangada Singh portrays her stepmother Rukmani’s complex relationship with Meesha, while Vikrant Massey adds depth to the mysterious family dynamics. As Meesha struggles to uncover the truth about her father’s sudden absence, she is pulled into a web of secrets and unsettling occurrences at the palace.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (Horror-Comedy)

Vidya Balan plays an ordinary woman who marries into a royal family and moves into their grand ancestral haveli. But soon, the walls of the palace begin to whisper secrets, and she starts showing signs of being possessed by the spirit of a royal dancer from the past. Akshay Kumar steps in as a quirky yet sharp psychiatrist determined to uncover the truth behind the haunting. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, and Ameesha Patel.

Veere Di Wedding (Comedy)

Kareena Kapoor plays Kalindi, an independent woman who finds herself entangled in a wedding she’s unsure of, to Rishabh, played by Sumeet Vyas, whose family pretends to be royal and lives by outdated traditions. As the grand wedding preparations unfold, Kalindi feels increasingly out of place in their glittering world. Her childhood friends, played by Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker, and Shikha Talsania, arrive with emotional baggage of their own, and together, the four women try to hold each other, and themselves, together. 

Zubeidaa (Drama)

Karisma Kapoor stars as Zubeidaa, forced into an arranged marriage by her father, played by Amrish Puri, she is soon divorced and left to rebuild her life. Her world changes when she meets the Maharaja of Fatehpur, who falls deeply in love with her despite already being married. Drawn into the complexities of royal life and haunted by her own dreams, Zubeidaa’s journey takes a tragic turn, one that leaves lasting scars on everyone involved.

Khoobsurat (Romantic-Comedy)

Sonam Kapoor plays a lively physiotherapist who falls in love with a prince, played by Fawad Khan, who comes from a very strict royal family. The story is about breaking rules, being yourself, and finding love in unexpected places. The film features Sonam Kapoor, Fawad Khan, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Kirron Kher.