Series synopsis
FLOP is a comedy television series that premiered on April 1, 2026. It was created by Shivaji Storm Sen. It stars Ankita Mithal, Aishwarya Suresh, Arbaaz Khan and Shrishti Sharma.
A high-stakes bet between two top directors forever changes the lives of six aspiring actors living in Versova. This comedy of errors follows their journey from complete unknowns to the most talked-about stars in the industry as they compete for a career-defining contract with Triple A Productions.
While the world expects a tale of sex, parties, and drugs, the reality is a raw and humorous look at the daily struggles, failures, and relentless perseverance required to survive the acting communit ...
Premise
A high-stakes bet between two top directors forever changes the lives of six aspiring actors living in Versova. This comedy of errors follows their journey from complete unknowns to the most talked-about stars in the industry as they compete for a career-defining contract with Triple A Productions.
While the world expects a tale of sex, parties, and drugs, the reality is a raw and humorous look at the daily struggles, failures, and relentless perseverance required to survive the acting community.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ankita Mithal as Raju
- Aishwarya Suresh as Lachu
- Arbaaz Khan as Arbaaz
- Shrishti Sharma as Shrishti
- Aishwarya Shankar as Aishwarya
- Sankalp Joshi as Sankalp
- Madhavi Rao as Madhavi
Guest cast
- Ashish Verma as Varun
- Ronjini Chakraborty as Tanya
- Saqib Ayub as Sapera
- Bhuvan Arora as Gaurav Joshi
- Ashwin Mushran as Jimmy Aaja
- Devashish Makhija as Devashish Makhija
- Shivaji Storm Sen as Francis
- Ankur Sharma as Akshay Aasman Arora
- Durga Sangvai as Durga Ray
- Micky Makhija as Madhavi's Father
- Amrita Bagchi as Maira
- Priyasha Bhardwaj as The Director
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bet In the series premiere, the high-stakes world of Bollywood meets a cynical challenge when two influential directors—one a blockbuster hit-maker and the other a National Award winner—place a career-ending bet during a televised dinner. Akshay, the commercial giant, claims he can turn anyone into a superstar regardless of talent, leading to a chaotic scouting mission through the streets of Versova. As they round up six unsuspecting aspiring actors, the episode offers a satirical and raw look at the audition process, the desperation of background artists, and the absurd reality of the "overnight success" myth. |
April 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Industry The chaos intensifies as the "documentary" crew digs deeper into the egos and eccentricities of the Mumbai film industry. While the six aspiring actors navigate their strange new reality, they are thrust into the bizarre world of industry veteran Bulbul Mishra and his "Bulbul Academy," where acting exercises involve everything from rolling in the dirt to "tasting the stage." Meanwhile, tensions flare between the filming crew and a stressed-out assistant director who is desperately trying to manage a temperamental star on a commercial set. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, the episode explores the power dynamics, superstitions, and sheer madness that define the daily hustle of show business. |
April 1, 2026 |
| 3 |
Auditions The grueling reality of the acting world takes center stage as the aspirants face the "10,000 auditions" hurdle. While industry kids breeze through over coffee, the general category actors fight for a single glance from high-profile casting directors Shubham and Trishaan. This episode exposes the raw underbelly of the casting process—from blatant body shaming and "vegetable market" comparisons to the intense competition of musical auditions. As the aspirants navigate the fine line between talent and "packaging," they learn that surviving the industry requires more than just a good performance; it requires a thick skin and the ability to endure endless waiting. |
April 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| First aired | April 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | April 1, 2026 |
| Status | continue |