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Aspirants

Wed, Apr 7, 2021
  • Drama
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Synopsis

Aspirants is a story of 3 friends - Abhilash, SK, and Guri. The story takes place in the past and the present where the past captures the struggle and the drama behind the making of UPSC CSE aspirants in Old Rajinder Nagar of Delhi, while the present talks about the aftermath. It is the story of three UPSC aspirants journey.

Where to watch

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  • Amazon Prime Video↗
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Naveen Kasturia
    Naveen Kasturia
    as Abhilash Sharma
  • Shivankit Singh Parihar
    Shivankit Singh Parihar
    as Guri
  • Abhilash Thapliyal
    Abhilash Thapliyal
    as SK (Shwetketu Jha)
  • Sunny Hinduja
    Sunny Hinduja
    as Sandeep
  • Namita Dubey
    Namita Dubey
    as Dhairya
  • Jatin Goswami
    Jatin Goswami
    as Pawan Kumar
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Episodes

3 seasons · 15 episodes

To Be Determined · 15 aired
Season 1
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    UPSC - Optional Me Kya Hai?
    Aired · Wed, Apr 7, 2021 · 46m

    Abhilash has stepped into the world of Old Rajinder Nagar to prepare for the UPSC exams. His choices become difficult as it is his last attempt and he is considering changing the optional subject.

  • E2
    Teacher Sahi Hona Chahiye
    Aired · Wed, Apr 14, 2021 · 38m

    Abhilash is worried about his General Studies Exam. Dissatisfied with his mentor, he decides to quit his coaching institute.

  • E3
    Positive Approach Rakh Yaar
    Aired · Wed, Apr 21, 2021 · 46m

    Taunted for his 'Negative Approach', Abhilash switches to studying at the library. Things turn 'Positive' when Dhairya enters his life.

  • E4
    Plan B Kya Hai?
    Aired · Wed, Apr 28, 2021 · 49m

    Abhilash realizes that no matter how determined he is, it's really tough to crack UPSC and he can't be overly optimistic with his dream of becoming an IAS officer. He realizes that he needs a Plan B.

  • E5
    Pre... Mains aur Life
    Aired · Sat, May 8, 2021 · 38m

    IAS Abhilash Sharma is struggling when the past meets the present. Things take a turn when a mentor from the past, returns as a friend.

Season 2
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Self Study
    Aired · Wed, Oct 25, 2023 · 43m

    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.

  • E2
    Strategy
    Aired · Wed, Oct 25, 2023 · 37m

    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.

  • E3
    Murphy's Law
    Aired · Wed, Oct 25, 2023 · 48m

    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.

  • E4
    Mock Interview
    Aired · Wed, Oct 25, 2023 · 51m

    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.

  • E5
    Final Interview
    Aired · Wed, Oct 25, 2023 · 47m

    Dhairya confronts Abhilash and convinces him to bury the past ghosts and move on in life. Meanwhile, an angry Sandeep conspires to bring down DM Abhilash.

Season 3
5 episodes · 5 aired
▾
  • E1
    Waapsi
    Aired · Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 44m

    Young Abhilash is ready to pursue IRS but his mentor Radha Rajesh questions his decision. DM Abhilash is facing inquiry based on ALC Sandeep Ohlans's allegations. On the personal front he tries to mend his way with SK but is rather left disheartened. A revelation from Dhairya leaves Abhilash even more worried about the inquiry.

  • E2
    Santulan
    Aired · Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 51m

    Abhilash starts preparing for his final attempt at IAS from Mukherjee Nagar and realises the lack of right emotional balance in his preparation and life. DM Abhilash finds himself in a catch-22 situation as his old foe, from Mukherjee Nagar, Pawan returns as DM Sambhal to compete for the Education Town project. At home Abhilash and Deepa's parents are in no mood to wait for their wedding.

  • E3
    Manovaigyanik Baadhayein
    Aired · Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 43m

    Both Abhilash and Pawan in their own capacity help the Hindi-medium aspirants in Mukherjee Nagar with English, syllabus and strategy which in turn furthers the rivalry between the two. DM Abhilash faces a setback in the process of acquiring the land for the Education Town project while DM Pawan takes the lead as the contender for the project.

  • E4
    The Cut Off
    Aired · Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 46m

    Aspirants in Mukherjee Nagar contemplate over the possible cut off for the prelims exam. IPS Deepa Nabam is hospitalized following a police encounter. Supported by his friends SK, Guri & Dhairya, DM Abhilash takes care of Deepa while navigating through professional challenges. ALC Sandeep Ohlan tries to strike a deal with Abhilash in order to get the Education Town project for Pawan.

  • E5
    De Mauka Zindagi
    Aired · Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 60m

    The rivalry between young Abhilash & Pawan reaches its boiling point on the last day of the mains exam. In the present, DM Abhilash decides against giving up the Education Town project in Rampur resulting in DM Pawan expressing his concerns about the system unabashedly. Abhilash further takes drastic measures.