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 | |
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Also known as | TVF Aspirants |
Genre | Comedy drama |
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Developed by | Arunabh Kumar |
Written by | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish |
Directed by | Apoorv Singh Karki |
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Country of origin | India |
Original language | Hindi |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 (list of episodes) |
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Producer | Arunabh Kumar |
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Editor | Tushar Manocha |
Running time | 45 minutes |
Production company | The Viral Fever Media Labs |
Distributor | The Viral Fever |
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Original network | TVF Play YouTube |
Picture format | 4K UHD |
Original release | 7 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.[citation needed]
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]
Episode | Title | Directed by | Written by | Date of Broadcast | |
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1 | "UPSC - Optional Me Kya Hai?" | Apoorv Singh Karki | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | 7 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 Karki | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | 14 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 Karki | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | 21 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 Karki | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | 28 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 Karki | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | 8 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. |
Aspirants: Season 1 (Music From the TVF Original Series) | |
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Soundtrack album by Rohit Sharma, Tushar Mallek, Nilotpal Bora | |
Released | 7 May 2021 (2021-05-07) |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 27:09 |
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. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aspirants Theme" | — | Tushar Mallek | Instrumental | 1:40 |
2. | "De Mauka Zindagi" | Avinash Chouhan | Nilotpal Bora | Nilotpal Bora | 2:47 |
3. | "Beparwaah" | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | Rohit Sharma | Arnab Dutta | 2:11 |
4. | "Mohbhang" | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | Rohit Sharma | Parul Mishra | 1:46 |
5. | "Dhaaga" | Hussain Haidry | Nilotpal Bora | Nilotpal Bora | 3:52 |
6. | "Bairagi" | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | Rohit Sharma | Rohit Sharma | 3:00 |
7. | "Phod De Ya Chhod De" | Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish | Rohit Sharma | Noxious D | 2:25 |
8. | "Guiding Light" | — | Tushar Mallek | Instrumental | 2:32 |
9. | "Positive Shift" | — | Tushar Mallek | Instrumental | 1:58 |
10. | "Triumph" | — | Tushar Mallek | Instrumental | 2:05 |
11. | "Aspirants Theme (Extended)" | — | Tushar Mallek | Instrumental | 2:53 |
Total length: | 27:09 |