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The much-awaited first look of Guri-Dhairya Ki Love Story, written by the brilliant Sonal Sheopori and two exceptional co-writers, is finally here, and it has already created a stir among fans! After their unexpected yet heartwarming romance in Aspirants , audiences couldn’t get enough of Guri and Dhairya. Now, their love story is set to take center stage in this brand-new series, promising an emotional rollercoaster filled with love, challenges, and heartfelt moments.

Sonal Sheopori, known for crafting compelling narratives that bring ordinary stories to life in extraordinary ways, shared her excitement about the project:

“It’s an honour to work with Tvf and the creators of Aspirants. It was amazing to relive the cult show Aspirants to weave this beautiful love story of Guri and Dhairya. The viewers who’ve seen Aspirants are already aware of the complications in their love story, and this show will tell them the...

Tvf’s Gullak Is Returning With Season 4 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Tvf (The Viral Fever) continues to be the pioneer content creator in today’s time by churning out some really good web shows. The content brand has become a household name due to its engaging and entertaining content. Since its evolution, Tvf has continued to be the path-breaking in the digital entertainment sector. It has always delivered content that resonates with the audiences, and one among them is light-hearted family entertainer, Gullak. Now, in an exciting development, the fourth season of the show has been announced!

Yes, you read that right! Tvf has announced the fourth season of its beloved show, marking the first Indian show to have four seasons. Yesterday, The Viral Fever teased the audiences with the biggest announcement of the fourth season of Gullak. The light-hearted family entertainer show created and directed by Shreyansh Pandey features Jameel Khan,...

Bhaiyya Ji, directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, promises to be an action-packed Bollywood tale with high expectations. Manoj Bajpayee stars in this film, confirmed for release on May 24, 2024, as the antihero seeking revenge for his family. The teaser trailer released on March 20, 2024, showcases Bhaiyaaji in a dramatic action sequence, hinting at a thrilling storyline.

Manoj Bajpayee has a new movie and in 2024, there has been a lot of exciting news about Bhaiyya Ji. From director Apoorv Singh Karki, an Indian filmmaker whose work has primarily been in Hindi television with series like Aspirants, The Aam Aadmi Family, and Flame, Bhaiyya Ji is Karki's second feature film after the 2023 legal drama Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai. Bhaiyya Ji promises to be a more action-packed and classic Bollywood-style tale.

Bollywood films have been making big inroads in larger markets outside the country thanks to streamers like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix supporting large libraries of Hindi-language movies.

It’s been five years since Tvf launched ‘Kota Factory,’ a show that stole hearts and marked a new era for the channel. With fresh yet relatable content, Tvf broke barriers, delivering a narrative unlike any other.

Since then, Tvf has treated viewers to a plethora of hits like ‘Panchayat,’ ‘Gullak,’ ‘Aspirants,’ and more. These shows not only showcase Tvf’s excellence but also stand out in the Indian content landscape.

5 Years Of ‘Kota Factory’… It’s 5 years of #Tvf’s most-loved show #KotaFactory… A show with which #Tvf shifted gears and came up with a show with whole new yet relatable content picturized, developed and executed very differently.

Ever since then, they have come up with… pic.twitter.com/9JWuAKJVEh

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 16, 2024

‘Kota Factory’ struck a chord by depicting the struggles of students in Kota, a hub for Iit aspirants. Its realistic portrayal and stellar performances resonated with audiences,...

Prime Video has revealed a title and the extended cast for the Indian instalment of “Citadel,” the espionage action series created by the Russo brothers.

The Indian series within the “Citadel” universe will be called “Citadel: Honey Bunny.” As previously announced, Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu will lead the cast. Prabhu will play Honey and Dhawan portray Bunny.

The production is led by renowned creator duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk (together known as Raj & Dk), who are the showrunners and directors of the series. The screenplay is written by Sita R. Menon, along with Raj & Dk. The duo’s “The Family Man” spy series, the second season of which starred Prabhu, is a smash hit for Prime Video.

“Citadel: Honey Bunny” has a story that “fuses the pulse-pounding elements of a gritty spy action thriller with the heartwarming allure of a love story, all set against the vibrant tapestry of the ’90s,...

Actor Sunny Hinduja is now marking the one year anniversary of his film ‘Thai Massage’. Reflecting back on his work, he expressed great gratitude for the audience and said that working with producer Imtiaz Ali is on his wishlist.

The ‘Aspirants’ actor said: “I am delighted for all the love and support that I have received and continue to receive for my character ‘Mukesh Dubey.’ The experience of working on the sets with the entire team was one of my personal favorites. Working with Imtiaz Ali was on my wishlist; I hope I get to work within his directorial next.”

He added: “It is a privilege to be a part of a film that has touched so many hearts. I am just really very happy and overwhelmed.”

The film, which is directed by Mangesh Hadawale and produced by Imtiaz Ali and Bhushan Kumar, has received a lot of praise for...

Actor Sunny Hinduja is now marking the one year anniversary of his film ‘Thai Massage’. Reflecting back on his work, he expressed great gratitude for the audience and said that working with producer Imtiaz Ali is on his wishlist.

The ‘Aspirants’ actor said: “I am delighted for all the love and support that I have received and continue to receive for my character ‘Mukesh Dubey.’ The experience of working on the sets with the entire team was one of my personal favorites. Working with Imtiaz Ali was on my wishlist; I hope I get to work within his directorial next.”

He added: “It is a privilege to be a part of a film that has touched so many hearts. I am just really very happy and overwhelmed.”

The film, which is directed by Mangesh Hadawale and produced by Imtiaz Ali and Bhushan Kumar, has received a lot of praise for...

Tvf is back again with the second season of its hit show Aspirants, which dives further into the memorable characters. Some, like Sandeep Bhaiya and Sk, have had their own spin-off shows, but it is in the second season that all of them reunite, and the drama takes off. We have come to associate Tvf with heartwarming and uplifting dramedies, but Aspirants Season 2 stays clear of the comedy. Very unlike Tvf, this season does not have humor as a sweet coating, which gives a feel-good vibe to Tvf shows. Sure, there may be very dark and heavy episodes sometimes, but the humor is always there. Aspirants works by inducing conflicts between almost all the characters and then stretching the scenes, sometimes into over-sentimental territories. That’s a nice technique to constantly keep the viewer engaged in the ever-evolving drama, but the knots they find themselves in are not that easy to truthfully resolve.

The first season of Tvf’s Aspirants was a huge success, but the minor issue it was criticized for was its use of product placements that derailed the flow of the story in many episodes. Perhaps it was the necessary evil required to produce the show, but Tvf is back with the show’s second season. This time, with enough backing that they didn’t need the product placements, the show stayed clear of selling a brand name by merging it into the narrative. The result is that the story flows smoothly, yet the impact it creates is quite sporadic in nature. The characters that had been set in the previous season reappear in the same way we had left them, but the story has enough jarring gaps that are hard to connect. The memorable background score is there to mark the important transitions in the characters’ lives, but some...

Mumbai, Oct 23 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is gearing up for the second season of his hit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, recollected an incident when a fan found strength from the actor’s character of Sandeep bhaiyya in the show.

The actor shared a heartwarming story as he revealed that a young man who had lost his father found strength in the character of Sandeep Bhaiya, which also helped the young man’s mother cope with the loss.

Sharing the incident, Sunny said: “While I was in Goa, I had a heartwarming encounter with a family. One of the gentlemen shared his story with me, saying, ‘We lost our father during Covid, and he was just like your character in ‘Aspirants’ — Sandeep Bhaiya.’ He continued, ‘Thanks to your show, I managed to convince my mother to come to Goa for a much-needed break, and it truly helped us cope with our...

Mumbai, Oct 23 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is gearing up for the second season of his hit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, recollected an incident when a fan found strength from the actor’s character of Sandeep bhaiyya in the show.

The actor shared a heartwarming story as he revealed that a young man who had lost his father found strength in the character of Sandeep Bhaiya, which also helped the young man’s mother cope with the loss.

Sharing the incident, Sunny said: “While I was in Goa, I had a heartwarming encounter with a family. One of the gentlemen shared his story with me, saying, ‘We lost our father during Covid, and he was just like your character in ‘Aspirants’ — Sandeep Bhaiya.’ He continued, ‘Thanks to your show, I managed to convince my mother to come to Goa for a much-needed break, and it truly helped us cope with our...

The popular TV drama series ‘Aspirants’ has unveiled the trailer of its second season. Following the events of Season 1, nothing is the same now as Abilash tries to balance his personal life and work after becoming an Ias officer, causing a crack in old friendships.

Every character has a problem of their own, though the primary focus here is Abhilash who after becoming an Ias officer from an aspirant has caused a wreck in his personal life.

The character who was once an aspirant much like his friends Guri, S.K, Sandeep Bhaiyya, and Dhariya is now keeping his old friends at an arm’s length.

The narrative presented in the trailer cuts back to scenes of both the past and the present, as the three Ias aspirants come closer to the end of their long and strenuous journey alongside senior aspirant Sandeep Bhaiyya, only to find new challenges facing them.

The popular TV drama series ‘Aspirants’ has unveiled the trailer of its second season. Following the events of Season 1, nothing is the same now as Abilash tries to balance his personal life and work after becoming an Ias officer, causing a crack in old friendships.

Every character has a problem of their own, though the primary focus here is Abhilash who after becoming an Ias officer from an aspirant has caused a wreck in his personal life.

The character who was once an aspirant much like his friends Guri, S.K, Sandeep Bhaiyya, and Dhariya is now keeping his old friends at an arm’s length.

The narrative presented in the trailer cuts back to scenes of both the past and the present, as the three Ias aspirants come closer to the end of their long and strenuous journey alongside senior aspirant Sandeep Bhaiyya, only to find new challenges facing them.

Mumbai, Oct 13 (Ians) The superhit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, which stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey, is returning with its second season.

It will follow the journey of its characters — Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, only difference: the stakes will be much higher this time around.

The second season of the show will bow on Ott on October 25.

It showcases the journey of characters who meet during their preparations for Upsc but choose different paths of life as it throws oddballs at them.

Shreyansh Pandey, head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are truly proud of the eclectic slate of content we’ve created over the years, with ‘Aspirants’ topping charts across India. ‘Aspirants’ is a riveting story of human aspirations, friendships, and the transformative power of ambition and thinking big. Prime Video and Tvf have...

Mumbai, Oct 13 (Ians) The superhit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, which stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey, is returning with its second season.

It will follow the journey of its characters — Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, only difference: the stakes will be much higher this time around.

The second season of the show will bow on Ott on October 25.

It showcases the journey of characters who meet during their preparations for Upsc but choose different paths of life as it throws oddballs at them.

Shreyansh Pandey, head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are truly proud of the eclectic slate of content we’ve created over the years, with ‘Aspirants’ topping charts across India. ‘Aspirants’ is a riveting story of human aspirations, friendships, and the transformative power of ambition and thinking big. Prime Video and Tvf have...

Prime Video, today announced the worldwide premiere date for the latest season of, Aspirants. Exclusively premiering on October 25, the latest season will follow the journey of its characters – Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, with stakes much higher and double the fun in the second attempt.

Created by The Viral Fever (Tvf), the engaging drama is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. Buoyed by the success of the previous season, the series brings back the highly loved ensemble cast, including Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey.

“Aspirants is an engaging, yet a relatable coming of age drama that beautifully brings to the fore a nuanced perspective on friendships, love and ambition through its characters and how they discerningly navigate the conflicts of their professional lives amidst the evolving dynamics of their relationships. The pursuit of career in...

Prime Video, today announced the worldwide premiere date for the latest season of, Aspirants. Exclusively premiering on October 25, the latest season will follow the journey of its characters – Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, with stakes much higher and double the fun in the second attempt.

Created by The Viral Fever (Tvf), the engaging drama is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. Buoyed by the success of the previous season, the series brings back the highly loved ensemble cast, including Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey.

“Aspirants is an engaging, yet a relatable coming of age drama that beautifully brings to the fore a nuanced perspective on friendships, love and ambition through its characters and how they discerningly navigate the conflicts of their professional lives amidst the evolving dynamics of their relationships. The pursuit of career in...

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is best known for his portrayal of an Ias aspirant Sandeep Bhaiya in the web series ‘Aspirants’, is now playing the protagonist in his new show ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’.

Receiving great acclaim for his performance in the show, Sunny expressed gratitude and said that the show helped him realise that there is no substitute for hard work and perseverance.

Elaborating on this point, the actor said: “Sandeep Bhaiya will always be close to my heart, this show has reached the masses and as an actor, you always want to get close to audiences. Playing Sandeep has also helped me understand that you have to keep going and nothing is impossible, all you need is hard work and dedication.”

‘Sandeep Bhaiya’ is a spin-off to the actor’s popular show ‘Aspirants’ and is based on his character of the same name. A prequel to the beloved ‘Aspirants’ character,...

Mumbai, June 29 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is known for his roles in web series such as ‘Aspirants’ and ‘Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare’, spoke of the details behind the “Aarthik Stithi Theek Na Hai Humari” from the streaming series ‘Aspirants’. Hinduja revealed that the whole thing was improvised and not part of the script.Hinduja essayed the role of Sandeep Bhaiya in the coming-of-age show, and starred alongside Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, and Namita Dubey.

Elaborating on the details, Sunny said: “Firstly, this scene wasn’t part of the script. When we started shooting, I shared with Apoorv Singh Karki (the director) the background of my character ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’, and he felt that there should be a scene that showed his struggles. But we didn’t know how that would happen. We were all busy and kept shooting, and the days just passed.”

He further mentioned that the...

Mumbai, June 5 (Ians) One of India’s second generation of streaming shows ‘Sacred Games’ and ‘Mirzapur’ have emerged as the table toppers on the list of IMDb top 50 all-time most popular Indian web series.

Interestingly, both the shows belong to the genre of crime thrillers, a space that the Ott platforms aim to leverage and rightly so given the audience response to titles that have a good mix of crime and thrill. Crime genre occupies 30 out of 50 slots on the list.

Vikramaditya Motwane, showrunner and co-director of ‘Sacred Games’, said: “I’m absolutely honoured and delighted by the fact that ‘Sacred Games’ has been ranked at No. 1 by IMDb users. A huge thanks to all the amazing people who’ve loved the show and, as always, an even bigger thanks and congratulations to the incredible cast and crew.”

Pankaj Tripathi has played prominent roles in three out of the top...

Mumbai, May 23 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who immortalised the character of Sandeep from the streaming show ‘Tvf Aspirants’, has completed the shooting for the second season of the show which was going on in Delhi all this while.

In the show, Hinduja’s character portrays the struggles of an average Indian student who’s trying hard to get through civil services.

Opening up about his experience of shooting the second season, Sunny said, “It’s been such a fun and memorable journey shooting for ‘Aspirants’ Season 2. The amount of love fans showered on me and the show in the first season was endearing”.

He further mentioned, “We have tried to make the second season more special which probably the viewers will enjoy watching. As a team, we can’t wait to bring the show out for the audiences”.

Apart from this, Hinduja will also be seen in Yrf’s ‘The Railway Men...

Actor Abhilash Thapliyal, who is known for his work in streaming vertical with ‘Faadu’, ‘Blurr’, ‘Aspirants’ and ‘Sk Sir Ki Class’, is currently on cloud nine as his film ‘Kennedy’, directed by the poster boy of Indian indie cinema – Anurag Kashyap, is set to head to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

The actor shared that he had preconceived notions about Kashyap being intimidating as a director but he was pleasantly surprised to find him very welcoming and warm.

Abhilash said: “I met Anurag Sir for the first time in Pune, he was shooting for ‘Dobaaraa’. And I was really intimidated because I was meeting one of the best filmmakers our country has. So you want to behave yourself and you don’t want to be overly friendly. But he was extremely welcoming and he shared so many stories from his life, his journey, his interests and more.”

Kashyap and Abhilash...

Mumbai, April 7 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who was seen playing the role of Sandeep Singh Ohlan in the web show ‘Aspirants’, recalled being part of the web series on its second anniversary. He added that very soon, makers might come up with its second season.

Tvf ‘Aspirants’ deals with the past and present of three friends, Abhilash, Guri and Sk, who are Upsc aspirants. The past is all about their struggle as students to clear the examination and the present focusses on their life as adults. It features Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Namita Dubey and Sunny Hinduja.

Sunny walks down the memory lane and shares: “I am delighted for all the love and support that I have received and continue to receive for my character Sandeep Bhaiya. The experience of working on the sets of the show was one of my personal favourites. It still feels fresh whenever...

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who will be soon seen playing the antagonist in the upcoming film ‘Shehzada’, was cast in the film by director Rohit Dhawan after the latter saw his performance in the streaming series ‘Aspirants’ and ‘The Family Man season 2’.

Not just this, the director also extended his part in the film as he wanted to make the most out of his antagonist. The film stars Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan in the lead role opposite Kriti Sanon.

Walking down the memory lane, Sunny said, “Director Rohit Dhawan spotted me in the show ‘Aspirants’ on Tvf, he called me immediately after watching the show and appreciated my performance. I was touched by this gesture, he was one of the first from the industry to reach out. We met and he offered me ‘Shehzada’, he gave me the script and also extended my role in the film.”

He further mentioned, “Rohit...

After completing the Jodhpur schedule of his courtroom drama film, National Film Award-winning actor, Manoj Bajpayee is currently shooting in Mumbai for the yet-to-be-titled film. The pictures from the sets were released by the makers to treat the fans of the actors, on Wednesday.

The film is being directed by Apoorv Singh Karki who has helmed popular Ott shows like Aspirants, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd, Flames, etc. The film brings back Suparn S Varma and Manoj Bajpayee together after their much revered Ott series ‘The Family Man’.

In the pictures that have emerged from the sets, Manoj, dressed in a plain white shirt, tie, blacks pants and spectacles, can be seen in the company of the film’s director Apoorv and producer Vinod Bhanushali and they share light-hearted fun moments.

The Mumbai leg of the film’s schedule will involve some intense courtroom scenes, and from start to finish...

Mumbai, Oct 9 (Ians) Three-time National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee will next be seen in an untitled courtroom drama.

With over 3 decades in the industry and around 100 films in his kitty, Manoj said: “The courtroom drama will enthrall and intrigue the audience that Apoorv Karki will create, and we are excited as we start shoot today. I am sure this film is something people will remember for a really long time.”

This hard-hitting story marks the debut of director Apoorv Singh Karki in Hindi films who has helmed popular Ott shows such as Aspirants, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd, Flames, etc.

The film brings back Suparn S. Varma and Manoj together after their award-winning series ‘The Family Man’. The film also comprises an outstanding ensemble cast that adds gravitas to the film.

While the shoot for the film begins today, the makers are looking at a 2023 release.

After winning accolades for his shows,...

EntertainmentThe list includes movies that were released theatrically or digitally in India between January 1 and November 29, 2021 and have an average IMDb user rating of 6.5 or higher.PTISuriya's Jai Bhim and Sidharth Malhotra-starrer Shershaah have topped the list of Indian films and web series of 2021 announced by IMDb. IMDb, the world's most popular source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, on Thursday unveiled the top ten movies and TV shows in India that were most popular with IMDb users this year, a press release stated. The data is derived from the IMDbPro movie and TV rankings, which are based on the actual page views of IMDb users and updated weekly throughout the year, it added. The list includes movies that were released theatrically or digitally in India between January 1 and November 29, 2021 and have an average IMDb user rating of 6.5 or higher. Tamil language legal drama Jai Bhim, written and directed Tj Gnanavel,...

Actor Sunny Hinduja, seen as Sandeep bhaiya in the show "Aspirants", feels along with achieving dreams and goals, one should know how to handle success.

"We should never let success and fame overwhelm us so much that we lose touch with our root. When I say rooted, I mean staying connected with people you have grown up with, who stood by you when you were starting from zero because only they do not judge you by your success or failure," Sunny said.

"I know and see people around who became much-talked-about after the release of a show or two, but they are not the same persons anymore. We should dream big and work hard to achieve that, but we should also know how to handle success without being overwhelmed by it," he said.

The actor, who has appeared in shows like "Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare", "Jamun", "Rasbhari" and "Bhaukaal" among others,...