Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya trailer: Kay Kay Menon leads a chaotic school to Cambridge
The trailer for Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya follows actor Kay Kay Menon's principal Gyaneshwar Tripathi as he pushes his chaotic school towards better board results and a Cambridge training opportunity. The series sets up a comedy-drama about ambition, limited resources and the daily disorder of school life.
The trailer for the upcoming original series Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, a seven-episode comedy-drama set in a dysfunctional school, has been released. The upcoming show features actor Kay Kay Menon as principal Gyaneshwar Tripathi.
Directed by Himank Gaur and created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya follows an unlikely headmaster trying to bring change with the help of his staff despite limited resources and everyday challenges. Apart from Menon, the cast includes Archana Puran Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Deven Bhojani, Ajitesh Gupta, Annapurna Soni and Prachee Shah. The series is written by Biswapati Sarkar, Akshay Asthana, Nupur Pai, Tatsat Pandey and Meghna Srivastava.
The trailer introduces Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya as a school where rules are flexible, personalities are larger than life and no two days are the same. At the centre of the story is Gyaneshwar Tripathi, a laid-back principal whose quick thinking and unconventional methods keep the school running through one problem after another.
The story takes a turn when Gyaneshwar learns that the headmasters of the ten Delhi schools with the best board results will get a government-sponsored training programme in Cambridge. As he deals with an eclectic group of teachers, energetic students, overenthusiastic parents and a steady stream of unexpected situations, the trailer sets up his attempt to turn Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya into one of Delhi's best schools.
Speaking about the show, Menon highlighted that the role stood out because he had never played a headmaster before. "Over the years, I have played all kinds of characters—from intelligence officers to criminals—but never a headmaster. That immediately intrigued me," he said.
He was further drawn to the character's realistic flaws and depth. "He is not perfect, but he is 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. These layers made the role interesting," Menon explained, crediting director Himank and his co-stars for bringing the character to life. He added that the series is a major departure from his work in Prime Video's Farzi, Bambai Meri Jaan, or Citadel: Honey Bunny, expressing gratitude for the chance to experiment.
Archana Puran Singh, who plays Urmila Devi, shared that the writing initially drew her to the project. "What drew me to Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya was its beautifully observed writing. It is a story filled with humour, heart, and characters that feel incredibly authentic," she said.
She thoroughly enjoyed bringing her vibrant character and on-screen dynamic to life. "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," she explained, adding that the collaboration was deeply fulfilling ahead of the show's July 24 premiere.
The trailer for the upcoming original series Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, a seven-episode comedy-drama set in a dysfunctional school, has been released. The upcoming show features actor Kay Kay Menon as principal Gyaneshwar Tripathi.
Directed by Himank Gaur and created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya follows an unlikely headmaster trying to bring change with the help of his staff despite limited resources and everyday challenges. Apart from Menon, the cast includes Archana Puran Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Deven Bhojani, Ajitesh Gupta, Annapurna Soni and Prachee Shah. The series is written by Biswapati Sarkar, Akshay Asthana, Nupur Pai, Tatsat Pandey and Meghna Srivastava.
The trailer introduces Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya as a school where rules are flexible, personalities are larger than life and no two days are the same. At the centre of the story is Gyaneshwar Tripathi, a laid-back principal whose quick thinking and unconventional methods keep the school running through one problem after another.
The story takes a turn when Gyaneshwar learns that the headmasters of the ten Delhi schools with the best board results will get a government-sponsored training programme in Cambridge. As he deals with an eclectic group of teachers, energetic students, overenthusiastic parents and a steady stream of unexpected situations, the trailer sets up his attempt to turn Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya into one of Delhi's best schools.
Speaking about the show, Menon highlighted that the role stood out because he had never played a headmaster before. "Over the years, I have played all kinds of characters—from intelligence officers to criminals—but never a headmaster. That immediately intrigued me," he said.
He was further drawn to the character's realistic flaws and depth. "He is not perfect, but he is 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. These layers made the role interesting," Menon explained, crediting director Himank and his co-stars for bringing the character to life. He added that the series is a major departure from his work in Prime Video's Farzi, Bambai Meri Jaan, or Citadel: Honey Bunny, expressing gratitude for the chance to experiment.
Archana Puran Singh, who plays Urmila Devi, shared that the writing initially drew her to the project. "What drew me to Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya was its beautifully observed writing. It is a story filled with humour, heart, and characters that feel incredibly authentic," she said.
She thoroughly enjoyed bringing her vibrant character and on-screen dynamic to life. "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," she explained, adding that the collaboration was deeply fulfilling ahead of the show's July 24 premiere.
