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Aspirants
Poster of TVF Aspirants
Also known asTVF Aspirants
GenreComing-of-age
Drama
Created by
Developed byArunabh Kumar
Written byDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish
Directed byApoorv Singh Karki
Starring
Music by
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerArunabh Kumar
Cinematography
  • Georgy John
  • Arjun Kukreti
EditorTushar Manocha
Running time45 minutes
Production companyThe Viral Fever Media Labs
Original release
NetworkTVF Play
YouTube
Amazon Prime Video
Release7 April 2021 (2021-04-07) –
present

Aspirants is an Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age drama web series produced by The Viral Fever (TVF) and created by Arunabh Kumar and Shreyansh Pandey, written by Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish and directed by Apoorv Singh Karki.[1] It stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Namita Dubey and Sunny Hinduja.[2] The story follows three friends, Abhilash, Guri and SK who are preparing for the UPSC exam at Rajinder Nagar, Delhi.[3]

The series began streaming on 7 April 2021, with five episodes have been premiered online on TVF's YouTube Channel and TVF Play. The season finale aired on 8 May 2021.[4][5]

In October 2023, TVF announced the second season of the series, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 25 October 2023.[6]

Premise

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TVF Aspirants is about the past and present of three friends, Abhilash, Guri and SK, who are UPSC aspirants. The past explains their UPSC aspirant life in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi and their struggle to crack the examination, while the present examines their lives outside Rajinder Nagar as adults.

The series is set in Old Rajinder Nagar, a locality in Delhi that is home to several coaching centers and hostels for UPSC aspirants. The story revolves around Abhilash, Guri, and SK, three friends who are preparing for the UPSC exam. The series portrays the ups and downs of their lives, their personal and professional struggles, and their relationships with each other and with their families.

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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  • Kuljeet Singh as Walia Uncle, Abhilash's landlord in Rajinder Nagar
  • Bijou Thaangjam as Pema Rijiju, SK's friend and a rapper
  • Neetu Jhanjhi as Walia Aunty, Abhilash's landlord in Rajinder Nagar
  • Nupur Nagpal as Pragati, Guri's ex-girlfriend; a PSC officer
  • Tengam Celine as Deepa Nabam IPS; Abhilash's friend
  • Abhishekh Sonpaliya as Abhilash's PA
  • Darius Chinoy as Abhilash's former boss
  • Preeti Agarwal Mehta as Anuradha Tiwari IAS
  • Sandeep Sharma as Manohar Prakash, Abhilash's former UPSC coach in Rajinder Nagar
  • Jaspal Sharma as S. Chandrakant, Head of Accounting at Abhilash's former UPSC coaching center in Rajinder Nagar
  • Salim Siddiqui as Xen Officer

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
157 April 2021 (2021-04-07)8 May 2021 (2021-05-08)TVF Play
YouTube
2525 October 2023 (2023-10-25)Amazon Prime Video

Season 1

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EpisodeTitleDirected byWritten byDate of Broadcast
1"UPSC - Optional Me Kya Hai?"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish7 April 2021 (2021-04-07)
Abhilash entered the Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, to prepare for his UPSC CSE, which is famous for Coaching institutes of Civil service examinations. He is trying to change his optional subject but the things become difficult as it is his last attempt.
2"Teacher Sahi Hona Chahiye"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish14 April 2021 (2021-04-14)
Abhilash became dissatisfied with his teacher in the institute eventually decided to leave his coaching institute as he is worried about his examination.
3"Positive Approach Rakh Yaar"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish21 April 2021 (2021-04-21)
After being taunted regarding his negative approach, Abhilash went to study at the library, where Dhairya enters his life after which things turn positive. But, things turns out impotent.
4"Plan B Kya Hai?"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish28 April 2021 (2021-04-28)
Finally, Abhilash realises that cracking UPSC is difficult, no matter how determined a candidate is. He also realises that he needs a backup plan.
5"UPSC - Pre...Mains aur Life."Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish8 May 2021 (2021-05-08)
IAS Abhilash Sharma struggles when the past meets the present. Things took turn when Sandeep Bhaiya, his mentor cum friend from the past, returns as a colleague and advise him as he used to do.

Season 2

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EpisodeTitleDirected byWritten byDate of Broadcast
1"Self Study"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Pankaj Mavchi25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
Abhilash shares his ambitious vision for Rampur, but businessman Dayanidhi Joshi challenges his administration, while SK and Guri are surprised by Abhilash's unexpected return to ORN in the past
2"Strategy"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Pankaj Mavchi25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
Sandeep Bhaiya's measures against a factory owner present the first roadblock in DM Abhilash's vision. Guri and SK debate whether or not to ask any favour from Abhilash for a crucial project.
3"Murphy's Law"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Pankaj Mavchi25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
Abhilash confronts the striking employees, to which Sandeep registers his objection. Meanwhile, young Abhilash goes through the challenges of the MAINS exam and a painful fight with his old friend SK.
4"Mock Interview"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Pankaj Mavchi25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
DM Abhilash's action against Sandeep threatens to derail their friendship with SK siding with Sandeep. Guri wins back the tender after an anonymous letter disqualifies the previous bidder.
5"Final Interview"Apoorv Singh KarkiDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Pankaj Mavchi25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
Dhairya confronts Abhilash and convinces him to bury the past ghosts and move on in life while Sandeep casts allegations regarding Guri's tender which could bring down DM Abhilash.

Soundtrack

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Aspirants: Season 1 (Music From the TVF Original Series)
Soundtrack album by
Rohit Sharma, Tushar Mallek, Nilotpal Bora
Released7 May 2021 (2021-05-07)
GenreSoundtrack
Length27:09
LanguageHindi
LabelContagious Online Media Network Pvt Ltd
ProducerTushar Mallek

The series' soundtrack features 11 songs composed by Rohit Sharma, Tushar Mallek, and Nilotpal Bora and written by Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish, Avinash Chouhan, and Hussain Haidry. The track "Dhaaga" which is originally from TVF's previous series Yeh Meri Family (2018) was reused in the series.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aspirants Theme"—Tushar MallekInstrumental1:40
2."De Mauka Zindagi"Avinash ChouhanNilotpal BoraNilotpal Bora2:47
3."Beparwaah"Deepesh Sumitra JagdishRohit SharmaArnab Dutta2:11
4."Mohbhang"Deepesh Sumitra JagdishRohit SharmaParul Mishra1:46
5."Dhaaga"Hussain HaidryNilotpal BoraNilotpal Bora3:52
6."Bairagi"Deepesh Sumitra JagdishRohit SharmaRohit Sharma3:00
7."Phod De Ya Chhod De"Deepesh Sumitra JagdishRohit SharmaNoxious D2:25
8."Guiding Light"—Tushar MallekInstrumental2:32
9."Positive Shift"—Tushar MallekInstrumental1:58
10."Triumph"—Tushar MallekInstrumental2:05
11."Aspirants Theme (Extended)"—Tushar MallekInstrumental2:53
Total length:27:09

Spin-offs

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SK Sir Ki Class

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  • The trailer of the first spin-off named SK Sir Ki Class was released on 16 February 2023. It focuses on SK, his life as UPSC teacher in Old Rajinder Nagar and his struggles to make one of his students Ashish Arora (Gagan Arora) prepare for the UPSC exams, even though Ashish doesn't want to.[7]

Sandeep Bhaiya

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  • The second spin-off Sandeep Bhaiya was premiered on Youtube on 30 June 2023. It follows the early life struggles and passion of Sandeep Singh Ohlan (Sandeep Bhaiya) and his life after becoming a PCS officer.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "TVF's 'Aspirants' Trailer: New Series Portrays The Arduous Journey Of Becoming IAS Officer". news.abplive.com. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Aspirants trailer: Kota Factory set in the UPSC world". The Indian Express. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  3. ^ Aspirants (TV Mini-Series 2021– ) - IMDb, retrieved 29 April 2021
  4. ^ "TVF Aspirants: A Realistic Depiction of Life and Struggles of UPSC Aspirants". Rwmedia. 18 February 2023. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Here's when you can watch TVF's Aspirants season finale". The Indian Express. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  6. ^ "TVF Aspirants to return for second season on Prime Video India, sets premiere date for October 25". Hindustan Times. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  7. ^ "TVF Aspirants Fame Abhilash Thapliyal Recalls The Great Response He Received As Sk Sir: "I Hadn't Seen This Kind Of Craze…'". Koimoi. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Sunny Hinduja will be seen in web series Sandeep Bhaiya, spin off of Aspirants". Tribune India. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
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