''Aspirants'' is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age web series produced by The Viral Fever (TVF) and created by Arunabh Kumar and Shreyansh Pandey, written by Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish and was directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. It stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar,
Abhilash Thapliyal
Abhilash Thapliyal (born 24 November) is an Indian radio jockey, film actor and TV host. He has been associated with a few Indian and global radio stations, as well as a few television channels as a voice actor. After being a part of Red FM, Abhi ...
,
Namita Dubey
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and Sunny Hinduja. The story follows three friends, Abhilash, Guri and SK who are preparing for the UPSC exam at Rajinder Nagar, Delhi.
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.
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 the
Rajinder Nagar
Rajendra Nagar (often spelled unofficially as 'Rajender Nagar' or '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.
One of the key strengths of the series is its realistic portrayal of the lives of UPSC aspirants. The show provides an honest and raw portrayal of the challenges and struggles that aspirants face while preparing for the exam. The show depicts the long hours of studying, the pressure to succeed, the sacrifices that aspirants have to make, and the toll that the preparation takes on their mental and emotional well-being. It also highlights the financial struggles that many aspirants face, with several characters having to take up part-time jobs to make ends meet.
The characters in the series are well fleshed out and have distinct personalities. Abhilash is a serious and determined aspirant who is driven by his desire to succeed. Guri, on the other hand, is a more laid-back and carefree character who often finds himself in difficult situations. SK is a reserved and introverted character who struggles with his self-esteem and confidence. The interactions between the characters are realistic and relatable, and the chemistry between them is one of the highlights of the show.
The series also does a great job of exploring the personal lives of the characters and their relationships with their families. The show depicts the struggles of aspirants who come from modest backgrounds and have to face the expectations and pressure of their families. The show highlights the emotional toll that the preparation takes on the families of aspirants, who often have to make significant sacrifices to support their children's dreams.
Cast
Main
* Naveen Kasturia as Abhilash Sharma
*Shivankit Singh Parihar as Gurpreet Singh (Guri)
*
Abhilash Thapliyal
Abhilash Thapliyal (born 24 November) is an Indian radio jockey, film actor and TV host. He has been associated with a few Indian and global radio stations, as well as a few television channels as a voice actor. After being a part of Red FM, Abhi ...
as Shwet Ketu Jha aka SK
*
Sunny Hinduja
Sunny Hinduja is an Indian actor. He is known for his work in the Hindi film and television industry. In 2021, He gained popularity among by playing an important character of Sandeep Bhaiya in TVF web series Aspirants. He has also worked in TV ...
as Sandeep 'Bhaiya' Singh Ohlan
*
Namita Dubey
Namita Dubey is an indian actress known for her work in Sony TV's ''Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania'' and Pooja Hooda in Colors TV's ''Bepannah
''Bepannah'' ( Endless) is a romantic drama television series that aired from 19 March to 30 November 20 ...
as Dhairya
Recurring
*Kuljeet Singh as Walia Uncle
*
Bijou Thaangjam
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as Pema Rijiju
*Neetu Jhanjhi as Walia Aunty
*Nupur Nagpal as Pragati
*Abhishekh Sonpaliya as Abhilash's PA
*Darius Chinoy as Abhilash's boss
*Preeti Agarwal Mehta as Anuradha Tiwari IAS
*Sandeep Sharma as Manohar Prakash Sir
*Jaspal Sharma as S. Chandrakant (Account head)
*Salim Siddiqui as Xen Officer
Episodes
Soundtrack
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
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'' (2018) was reused in the series.
Sequel
The trailer of a
spin-off
Spin-off may refer to:
*Spin-off (media), a media work derived from an existing work
*Corporate spin-off, a type of corporate action that forms a new company or entity
* Government spin-off, civilian goods which are the result of military or gove ...
named
SK Sir Ki Class SK may refer to:
Businesses and organizations
* SK Foods, an American agribusiness company
* SK Hand Tools, an American tool manufacturer
* Sangguniang Kabataan, Philippines youth councils
* SK Group, South Korean conglomerate
* Scandinavian Air ...
was released on 16 February 2023. The spin-off focuses on SK about his life as UPSC teacher in Old Rajinder Nagar and as he struggles to make one of his students Ashish Arora (
Gagan Arora
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