Series synopsis
Aspirants, also known as आस्पिरेंट्स is a drama television series that premiered on YouTube on April 7, 2021. It was created by Arunabh Kumar, Shreyansh Pandey, Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish. It stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal and Sunny Hinduja.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: PRE… MAINS… AUR LIFE
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Naveen Kasturia as Abhilash Sharma
- Shivankit Singh Parihar as Guri
- Abhilash Thapliyal as SK (Shwetketu Jha)
- Sunny Hinduja as Sandeep
- Namita Dubey as Dhairya
- Jatin Goswami as Pawan Kumar
- Kuljeet Singh as Walia Uncle
- Neeta Jhanjhi as Walia Aunty
Supporting cast
- Shivam Kakar as Punjabi Boy
- Nupur Nagpal as Pragati
- Preeti Agarwal Mehta as Anuradha Tiwari IAS
- Bijou Thaangjam as Pema Rijiju
- Abhishek Sonpaliya as Suryapal
- Tengam Celine as Deepa Nabam
- Shiva Hariharan as Sundar Shridhar
- Mallika Prasad as Radha Rajesh
- Ajay Chakraborty as Abhilash's Father
- Shabnam Vadhera as Abhilash's Mother
- Vartika Tiwari as Aastha
Guest cast
- Kuljeet Singh as Walia Uncle
- Neeta Jhanjhi as Walia Aunty
- Shivam Kakar as Punjabi Boy
- Nupur Nagpal as Pragati
- Preeti Agarwal Mehta as Anuradha Tiwari IAS
- Bijou Thaangjam as Pema Rijiju
- Abhishek Sonpaliya as Suryapal
- Tengam Celine as Deepa Nabam
- Shiva Hariharan as Sundar Shridhar
- Mallika Prasad as Radha Rajesh
- Ajay Chakraborty as Abhilash's Father
- Shabnam Vadhera as Abhilash's Mother
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | October 24, 2023 | October 31, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 5 | April 7, 2021 | May 8, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 5 | October 25, 2023 | October 25, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 5 | March 13, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mock Interview We didn't know that we needed to see Vijendar Chauhan and Bassi on the same screen until now |
October 24, 2023 |
| 2 |
A special gift for Aspirants Superfans It is the story of the journey of three UPSC Aspirants and their friendship against all odds. |
October 29, 2023 |
| 3 | When CarryMinati Met Sandeep Bhaiya | October 31, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
UPSC - Optional Me Kya Hai? 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.( Similar to our new upcoming series Half CA). Starring Sunny Hinduja ( popularly known as Sandeep bhaiya) |
April 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Teacher Sahi Hona Chahiye Abhilash is worried about his General Studies Exam. Dissatisfied with his mentor, he decides to quit his coaching institute. |
April 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Positive Approach Rakh Yaar Taunted for his 'negative approach', Abhilash switches to studying at the library. Things turn 'positive' when Dhairya enters his life. |
April 21, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Self Study 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. |
October 25, 2023 |
| 2 |
Strategy 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. |
October 25, 2023 |
| 3 |
Murphy's Law 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. |
October 25, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Waapsi 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. |
March 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
Santulan 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. |
March 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Manovaigyanik Baadhayein 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. |
March 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2026 |
| Status | continue |