What to watch to learn Hindi
Everything one working Hindi teacher told us they would actually put in front of a learner, with a note on why each one works and the level it suits.
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I make Comprehensible Hindi, and these are ten Hindi YouTubers I've watched for years. Most of them are hugely popular in India. I didn't sort them by level on purpose: they're for fun, not lessons, so a beginner can pick any of them and so can an advanced listener. Follow whatever pulls you in, whether that's food, travel, comedy or politics, and you'll pick up what India looks like, what people eat and how they think along the way. I saved my favourite for last: Samdish.
See Pawan’s picks
Aap Ki Adalat (India TV)
Rajat Sharma's long-running TV show, staged as a courtroom where celebrities and politicians answer playful charges. It was made for a mass audience, so there's little English mixed in, and each interview flows like a story.
Amit Bhadana
One of India's first viral YouTubers, loved for his humour and the Haryanvi accent of his early videos. These days he makes story-driven short films with lots of characters talking to each other.
Ankur Agarwal vines
Comedy sketches where he plays familiar Indian characters, from the mum of an Indian family to a security guard dodging work. Sharp dialogue full of everyday Hindi.
Ayush Bhandari
Big-idea challenge videos with MrBeast-style thumbnails and editing, like walking into a Lamborghini showroom dressed as a poor man. Fast, curious and very current.
bharatzkitchen HINDI
Indian recipes, plus dishes from neighbouring countries, with a very clear voiceover and close-up shots of every step. The ingredients also appear on screen in English, so you always know what's going in.
Monkey Magic
Relaxed, unscripted travel vlogs across India's states: train journeys, festivals, food and above all the people he meets, so you hear real everyday conversations.
Passenger Paramvir
Travel vlogs from outside India, showing Indian viewers the places, food and people abroad. You'll hear a little English when he talks to locals, and a touch of a Haryanvi accent.
Slayy Point
A duo who roast trends and internet culture for a young audience, from looksmaxxing to whatever's viral this week, with very well edited videos.
Traveler Mohit
A thoughtful traveller who speaks clear, fairly formal Hindi as he walks, sharing his views on the places, food and people he finds. Many videos visit India's temples.
Unfiltered by Samdish
The favourite of the ten: casual, funny conversations with politicians and celebrities at home, and with ordinary people at rallies or in village schools. He keeps the humour even when the topic turns serious.
Frequently asked
What can I watch to learn Hindi?
Pawan of Comprehensible Hindi recommends Aap Ki Adalat (India TV), Amit Bhadana, Ankur Agarwal vines and Ayush Bhandari, 10 teacher-chosen picks in total. Each links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the right learner level.
What shows can I watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime to learn Hindi?
Pawan, who teaches Hindi at Comprehensible Hindi, recommends Aap Ki Adalat (India TV). These are all TV series and films, so you will usually find them on Netflix or Amazon Prime. Each one links out to where to watch it, with a note on the level it suits.
What are the best YouTube channels to learn Hindi?
Pawan, who teaches Hindi at Comprehensible Hindi, recommends Amit Bhadana, Ankur Agarwal vines, Ayush Bhandari, bharatzkitchen HINDI, Monkey Magic, Passenger Paramvir, Slayy Point, Traveler Mohit and Unfiltered by Samdish. Each one links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the level it suits.