New Delhi:Prime Video has announced the premiere date of its upcoming comedy-drama Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya. Starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead, the seven-episode series will begin streaming on July 24 in India.
AdvertisementWhat is the story of Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya about?
Set in a school that is struggling to survive, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya revolves around Gyaneshwar Tripathi (Kay Kay Menon), a slacker headmaster who wants to get a government-sponsored training programme in Cambridge. His ambition takes him on an unlikely journey, joining forces with a group of teachers to turn around one of the city’s worst performing schools. Along the way they face everything from disruptive classrooms, limited resources and indifferent parents to day-to-day administrative challenges.
AdvertisementCommenting on the series, Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of Originals, Prime Video India said, “Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is a warm-spirited comedy about the chaos and contradictions of a system beautifully held together by the sheer perseverance of its people. The storytelling is witty, soulful and has a relatable narrative that comes alive through the creative vision of Biswapati Sarkar, Sameer Saxena, Himank Gaur and the entire team behind the show. “We are excited to bring this wonderful series to fans in India and around the world when it launches on Prime Video on July 24.”
Talking about the inspiration behind the show, co-creators and executive producers Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena said, "It started with a simple idea - to tell a story about a school that seems to be failing on every measurable parameter but is held together by people who keep showing up and trying. The series celebrates the resilience of teachers and students who don’t give up on each other while also exploring the comedy, absurdity and everyday struggles of life in a dysfunctional school. Gyaneshwar is an atypical hero and his journey is as entertaining as it is moving. Kay Kay Menon lends the character an incredible charm and depth. “It’s been a really fulfilling experience to bring this world to life with Himank, our writers, cast and crew.
Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya: Cast and crew
The series is directed by Himank Gaur and is created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures. The screenplay is by Biswapati Sarkar, Akshay Asthana, Nupur Pai, Tatsat Pandey and Meghna Srivastava.
Apart from Kay Kay Menon, the show also stars Archana Puran Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Abhimanyu Singh, Deven Bhojani, Ajitesh Gupta, Annapurna Soni and Prachee Shah in key roles.
Prime Video to Stream Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya in Hindi with English Subtitles from July 24
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