Aspirants

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Aspirants
TVF Aspirants Poster.jpeg
Poster of TVF Aspirants
Also known asTVF Aspirants
Genre Coming-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
Producer Arunabh 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]

Contents

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

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

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
1 57 April 2021 (2021-04-07)8 May 2021 (2021-05-08)TVF Play
YouTube
2 525 October 2023 (2023-10-25) Amazon Prime Video

Season 1

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

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

Aspirants: Season 1 (Music From the TVF Original Series)
Soundtrack album by
Rohit Sharma, Tushar Mallek, Nilotpal Bora
Released7 May 2021 (2021-05-07)
Genre Soundtrack
Length27:09
Language Hindi
Label Contagious Online Media Network Pvt Ltd
Producer Tushar 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 Mallek Instrumental 1:40
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 Haidry Nilotpal 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

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SK Sir Ki Class

Sandeep Bhaiya

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