Aspirants

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.[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]

Aspirants
Poster of TVF Aspirants
Also known asTVF Aspirants
GenreComedy drama
Created by
Developed byArunabh Kumar
Written byDeepesh Sumitra Jagdish
Directed byApoorv Singh Karki
Starring
Music by
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerArunabh Kumar
Cinematography
  • Georgy John
  • Arjun Kukreti
EditorTushar Manocha
Running time45 minutes
Production companyThe Viral Fever Media Labs
Release
Original networkTVF Play
YouTube
Picture format4K UHD
Original release7 April (2021-04-07) –
8 May 2021 (2021-05-08)

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 as adults. [4]

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.[5]

Cast

Main

Recurring
  • Kuljeet Singh as Walia Uncle
  • Bijou Thaangjam 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
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.

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)
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

Sequel

The trailer of a spin-off named SK Sir Ki Class was released on 16 February 2023.[6] 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) to prepare for UPSC, though he doesn't want to.

References
  1. Bureau, ABP News (2021-04-06). "TVF's 'Aspirants' Trailer: New Series Portrays The Arduous Journey Of Becoming IAS Officer". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  2. "Aspirants trailer: Kota Factory set in the UPSC world". The Indian Express. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  3. Aspirants (TV Mini-Series 2021– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-29
  4. "Here's when you can watch TVF's Aspirants season finale". The Indian Express. 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  5. "TVF Aspirants: A Realistic Depiction of Life and Struggles of UPSC Aspirants". Rwmedia. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  6. "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.
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