In 2020, entertainment genre made its presence known in people's lives more than ever before. It sure has been a redefining year for showbiz world.
2020 is the year that will be etched in history as the year that changed not only the way of living, dressing, socialising and communicating for citizens across the globe but also as the year that brought about a drastic change in the way entertainment was consumed.
From watching films in theatres to consuming content on OTT platforms, 2020 became all about binge-watching web series and television shows and chilling at home as people across the globe adjusted to the new normal brought into force by the novel coronavirus.
While a lot of things got cancelled and shut, from internationally air travel, weddings to award shows and offices and schools shut down unconditionally, it was a redefining moment for the entertainment world as the digital industry boomed.
The entertainment genre made its presence known in people's lives and on Twitter more than ever before, fulfilling many essential human needs – from bringing people together and creating online communities to drowning out the monotony of everyday life.
In the absence of live entertainment, fans leveraged the Twitter service to connect directly to their favourite celebrities, artists and influencers. They tweeted about their love for films, television shows and digital releases, as well as actively sought recommendations on what to binge-watch.
Celebrities too pulled out all stops to express themselves and interact with their fans on the service.
Here's a look at the most tweeted about web series and television show of 2020 in India:
1. Most tweeted about web series are - Mirzapur 2
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The eagerly awaited second season starring Pankaj Tripathi received a grand welcome, with fans celebrating the show on Twitter through reviews, appreciation, dialogues and of course all the memes.
2. Money Heist
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Riddled with twists, turns and suspense, Season 4 of Money Heist received much interest from Indian audiences and became the most talked-about international web series on Twitter.
3. Aarya
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Sushmita Sen's comeback received much interest and appreciation from audiences on Twitter, with the show being applauded for its gripping storyline and performances.
4. Most tweeted about TV shows are - Bigg Boss
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Seasons 13 and 14 of the popular reality show hosted by superstar Salman Khan created a stir of conversations across the year, with fans rooting for favourite contestants and discussing entertaining moments.
5. Naagin 4
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The fourth instalment of this popular supernatural series starring Nia Sharma and Jasmin Bhasin received much interest once again, making it one of the most talked-about Hindi TV shows, and the second one after 'Bigg Boss'.
6. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
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One of the longest-running TV shows got a grand welcome on Twitter on its return post the lockdown. Fans shared their excitement to see their favourite pair back on screen, with #Kaira, a popular hashtag referring to the lead characters, gaining momentum on the service.
