Girls Hostel
| Girls Hostel | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, drama |
| Created by | Shreyasi Sharma |
| Directed by | Hanish D Kalia |
| Starring |
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| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Original release | |
| Network | SonyLIV |
| Release | December 8, 2018 – November 25, 2022 |
Girls Hostel is an Indian comedy-drama web series that originally premiered on Sony LIV on 8 December 2018.[1] The show revolves around the lives of girls residing in a hostel at a medical institute, highlighting the challenges they face in obtaining basic amenities and fostering inclusivity.[2] It is created by Shreyasi Sharma and directed by Hanish D Kalia.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Ahsaas Channa as Richa
- Srishti Shrivastava[4] as Anandi Joshi aka Jo
- Parul Gulati as Zahira Ali
- Simran Natekar as Mili
- Shreya Mehta as Ramya Mantri
- Tanvi Lehr Sonigra[5] as Vipassana
- Gagan Arora as Aarav
- Khushbu Baid as Palak
- Trupti Khamkar as Warden
- Jayati Bhatia as Dr. Sarla Desai
- Durin Das as Twitter
Episodes
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 5 | December 8, 2018 | March 1, 2019 | |
| 2 | 5 | February 19, 2021 | ||
| 3 | 5 | November 25, 2022 | ||
Season 1 (2018–19)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Bra Chor" | December 8, 2018 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Fashion Showdown" | December 21, 2018 |
| 3 | 3 | "The Midnight Plan" | January 5, 2019 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Best Of Friends" | February 22, 2019 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Worst Of Enemies" | March 1, 2019 |
Season 2 (2021)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | "The Uprising" | February 19, 2021 |
| 7 | 2 | "The Intrusion" | February 19, 2021 |
| 8 | 3 | "The Mistake" | February 19, 2021 |
| 9 | 4 | "The Strategy" | February 19, 2021 |
| 10 | 5 | "The End-Game" | February 19, 2021 |
Season 3 (2022)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "Expectations" | November 25, 2022 |
| 12 | 2 | "Dilemma" | November 25, 2022 |
| 13 | 3 | "Hustle" | November 25, 2022 |
| 14 | 4 | "Frenemies" | November 25, 2022 |
| 15 | 5 | "Explosion" | November 25, 2022 |
Overview
[edit]The third season of Girls Hostel, also referred to as Girls Hostel 3.0, continues the story from the previous seasons. The characters have progressed by a year, with the juniors becoming seniors and preparing to welcome new students into the complex ecosystem of the hostel. The season explores personal conflicts and the reactions of the surrounding environment. One of the standout characters in the series is Jo, portrayed by Srishti Shrivastava. Jo, initially a misfit, presents herself with flamboyance and a "don't mess with me" attitude. However, beneath her tough exterior lies a girl who yearns to stand up for herself. The show acknowledges Jo's inner struggles as she makes a life-changing decision that alters the course of the entire narrative. The remaining cast members play their respective roles as per the script, with some characters bordering on caricatures. While the series attempts to delve into relevant themes, some subplots and conflicts are resolved too quickly, resulting in an incomplete and purposeless narrative. Furthermore, the absence of family backgrounds for the characters, which were emphasized in previous seasons, raises questions about the show's consistency and the audience's investment in the characters' personal lives.[6][7][8]
Reception
[edit]Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave season 1, a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "All said, it’s a light-hearted binge-watch series with a motto of ‘why can’t girls have all the fun’."[1] Season 2 received 3.5 stars out of 5 and Khurana wrote "This season tackles some serious issues—right from water crises management to eve-teasing—which are depicted in a lighter manner."[9]
Girls Hostel 3.0 received mixed reviews from viewers and critics. Some appreciated the relatable portrayal of hostel life and the exploration of relevant issues such as gender fluidity, expectations from parents, and anxiety at a young age. The performances of the main cast members, including Ahsaas Channa, Srishti Shrivastava, and Parul Gulati, were praised for their natural and convincing portrayal of student life.[citation needed]
Sukanya Saha of Dainik Jagran in his review wrote "Dull, Unimaginative, And Just Not Worth Your Time."[10]
Shubham Kulkarni of Koimoi wrote "TVF Spark Goes Missing From A Show That Is Confused About Its Own Intent."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Girls Hostel Season 1 Review : An interesting sneak peek into the girl's hostel life". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Girls Hostel Season 3 Twitter Review: Fans binge watch series, exclaim that it is unmissable". The Times of India. 27 November 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Girls Hostel 3.0 Review: TVF Spark Goes Missing From A Show That Is Confused About Its Own Intent". koimoi.
- ^ "'Girls like Jo exist but such characters are not explored often on the screen': Girls Hostel 3.0 actor Srishti Shrivastava". Moneycontrol. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Ahsaas Channa, Parul Gulati on 'Girls Hostel 3.0', how they use social media, and more". The Hindu. 27 November 2022. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ "Girls Hostel 3.0 trailer: SonyLIV series promises more drama, chaos and confusion as the girls try to build a life of their own". The Indian Express. 9 November 2022.
- ^ "'Girls like Jo exist but such characters are not explored often on the screen': Girls Hostel 3.0 actor Srishti Shrivastava". Moneycontrol. 3 December 2022.
- ^ "Girls Hostel Season 3 Review : The medical girls' gang is back to entertain with their relatable struggles". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Girls Hostel Season 2 Review : A promising second season with some feisty acts". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Girls Hostel Season 3 Review: It's Dull, Unimaginative, And Just Not Worth Your Time". English Jagran. 26 November 2022.
External links
[edit]- Girls Hostel at IMDb