Prime Video today unveiled the trailer for its upcoming Prime Original series, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya. A seven-episode comedy-drama directed by Himank Gaur and prodyced by Posham Pa Pictures, the series will premiere worldwide on July 24.
The trailer establishes Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, a school in a state of complete disarray where most students are hopeless, and teachers are barely motivated or qualified to make things better. However, a ray of hope arrives in form of an opportunity to go to Cambridge as part of a training programme, which suddenly propels everyone into action. All these chaotic forces are now tied by Gyaneshwar Tripathi (Kay Kay Menon), a laid-back principal who navigates an eclectic mix of teachers, spirited students, overenthusiastic parents, and a constant stream of unexpected situations, while pursuing the Cambridge goal.
Himank Gaur, director of Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, shared, "A lot of what you see in Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya comes from the core memories we all carry from our school days —the friendships, mischief, the teachers, and those everyday moments that stay with you long after you've left the classroom.” Kay Kay Menon shared, "Over the years, I have had the chance to play all kinds of characters, but I have never played a headmaster before. What drew me in even more was how relatable Gyaneshwar is. He is not perfect and has many flaws, but he is also sharp, intuitive, and knows how to turn situations to his advantage. At the same time, there's a goodness to him that makes him very human.”
Archana Puran Singh, who plays Urmila Devi, shared, “This is a story filled with humour, heart, and characters that feel incredibly authentic. My character, Urmila Devi, is bold, outspoken, fiercely ambitious, and completely unapologetic about who she is, which made her an absolute joy to portray. I especially loved the dynamic between Urmila and Gyaneshwar, and sharing the screen with Kay Kay Menon was truly wonderful.”
Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is written by Biswapati Sarkar, Akshay Asthana, Nupur Pai, Tatsat Pandey, and Meghna Srivastava. Biswapati Sarkar is also onboard as a creator and executive producer for the series, alongside Sameer Saxena. The series additionally stars Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Deven Bhojani, Ajitesh Gupta, Annapurna Soni, and Prachee Shah in lead roles.
Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya will premiere on July 24.