UP65 is a Hindi comedy-drama series that debuted on Jio TV on June 8, 2023.[1] Directed by Gaganjeet Singh, the show is based on the novel of the same name by Nikhil Sachan.[2] The cast includes Shine Pandey, Pragati Mishra,[3] Abbas Ali Ghaznavi, Jay Thakkar, Priitamm Jaiswal, Ria Nalavade, Anmol Jyotir,[4] Abhishek Reddy, and Chunmun Kumar.[5] Set in Varanasi, the series follows engineering students and their friendships, dreams, and struggles.[6][7][8]
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| Created by | Nikhil Sachan |
| Written by | Nikhil Sachan |
| Directed by | Gaganjeet Singh |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
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| Network | Jio TV |
| Release | 8 June 2023 |
Plot summary
editThe story follows a group of engineering students from different backgrounds, focusing on Nishant (Shine Pandey), a serious student. He tries to balance his academic life with the carefree lifestyle of his hostel mates, who enjoy having fun and going out, but eventually, they pull him into their world.
Cast and characters
edit- Shine Pandey as Nishant
- Pragati Mishra as Shubhra
- Abbas Ali Ghaznavi as Prasad
- Jay Thakkar as Mohit
- Priitamm Jaiswal as Pandey
- Ria Nalavade as Antari
- Anmol Jyotir as Akhil
- Abhishek Reddy as Pablo
- Chunmun Kumar as Librarian
Critical reception
editArchika Khurana reviewed UP65 for the Times of India and rated it 2 stars out of 5. She noted "While there is no doubt that the topic has potential and has been explored earlier, its execution fell short when compared to series such as ‘Kota Factory’ and others that focus on the day-to-day lives of engineering students. ‘UP65’ struggles to stand out in the genre, offering little in the way of novelty or a unique storyline."[9]
Palak Shukla of Amar Ujala gave a harsher critique, rating the series 1.5 stars out of 5. Shukla described it as "A ridiculous web series based on hostel life, a blot on the name of BHU IIT."[10]
References
edit- ^ "UP 65 Web Series Trailer: आइआइटी, घाट और बनारस का बेपरवाह मिजाज, रिलीज हुआ यूपी 65 का ट्रेलर - UP 65 Web Series Trailer Out Jio Cinema show streaming from 8th June On Jio Cinema For Free". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "हॉस्टल लाइफ पर बनी एक बेहूदा वेब सीरीज, बीएचयू आईआईटी के नाम पर लगाया धब्बा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Poddar, Atreyee (2023-06-20). "Thespian Pragati Mishra lights up UP-65 on OTT". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "UP65 star Anmoll Jyotir on nepotism: Hamari industry main grouping ek cheez hai which...'| Exclusive". India Today. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "EXCL! Shine Pandey Reveals He Had ALMOST Rejected Dehati Ladke: I Wasn't Sure I Should Be Doing This". Times Now. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Debutante Shine Pandey to essay an IITian in 'UP65'". The Times of India. 2023-04-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "'UP65' OTT Release Date: Here's When And Where You Can Watch This Heart-Warming College Drama Set In IIT-BHU". English Jagran. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Saxena, Deep (September 17, 2023). "UP65 actor Shine Pandey: Uttar Pradesh has been karmabhoomi for me". Hindustantimes.
- ^ "UP65 Season 1 Review : This engineering student drama fell short of expectations". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "हॉस्टल लाइफ पर बनी एक बेहूदा वेब सीरीज, बीएचयू आईआईटी के नाम पर लगाया धब्बा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-11-19.