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FLOP

★ 1.0/10•2026•U/A 16+•Comedy
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A high-stakes bet between two top directors forever changes the lives of six aspiring actors living in Versova. This comedy of errors follows their journey from complete unknowns to the most talked-about stars in the industry as they compete for a career-defining contract with Triple A Productions. While the world expects a tale of sex, parties, and drugs, the reality is a raw and humorous look at the daily struggles, failures, and relentless perseverance required to survive the acting community.

Shivaji Storm Sen · Director

Ankur Sharma · Writer

Shivaji Storm Sen · Writer

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 1, 2026

Episodes

E124m

The Bet

In the series premiere, the high-stakes world of Bollywood meets a cynical challenge when two influential directors—one a blockbuster hit-maker and the other a National Award winner—place a career-ending bet during a televised dinner. Akshay, the commercial giant, claims he can turn anyone into a superstar regardless of talent, leading to a chaotic scouting mission through the streets of Versova. As they round up six unsuspecting aspiring actors, the episode offers a satirical and raw look at the audition process, the desperation of background artists, and the absurd reality of the "overnight success" myth.

Apr 1, 2026

E223m

Industry

The chaos intensifies as the "documentary" crew digs deeper into the egos and eccentricities of the Mumbai film industry. While the six aspiring actors navigate their strange new reality, they are thrust into the bizarre world of industry veteran Bulbul Mishra and his "Bulbul Academy," where acting exercises involve everything from rolling in the dirt to "tasting the stage." Meanwhile, tensions flare between the filming crew and a stressed-out assistant director who is desperately trying to manage a temperamental star on a commercial set. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, the episode explores the power dynamics, superstitions, and sheer madness that define the daily hustle of show business.

Apr 1, 2026

E324m

Auditions

The grueling reality of the acting world takes center stage as the aspirants face the "10,000 auditions" hurdle. While industry kids breeze through over coffee, the general category actors fight for a single glance from high-profile casting directors Shubham and Trishaan. This episode exposes the raw underbelly of the casting process—from blatant body shaming and "vegetable market" comparisons to the intense competition of musical auditions. As the aspirants navigate the fine line between talent and "packaging," they learn that surviving the industry requires more than just a good performance; it requires a thick skin and the ability to endure endless waiting.

Apr 1, 2026

E423m

Partners

Finding a life partner is just like casting a movie—some are blockbusters, and some are absolute flops. In this episode, the documentary crew captures the chaotic reality of modern relationships. Lachhu navigates her romance with a pretentious director who refuses to put her in his films; a paranoid boyfriend’s "underworld don" persona is hilariously shattered when his true, mundane identity is caught on camera; and an arranged date goes terribly wrong when a prospective groom won't stop sharing morbidly depressing stories.

Apr 1, 2026

E527m

Lifestyle

This episode of FLOP functions as a satirical and grounded look into the daily lives, struggles, and hypocrisies of aspiring actors, influencers, and artists trying to make it big in Mumbai. Rather than following a single linear plot, the episode presents a series of interconnected vignettes showcasing the stark contrast between the glamorous "reel life" on the internet and the harsh "real life" struggles off-camera.

Apr 1, 2026

Actors

Ankita Mithal

Raju

Aishwarya Suresh

Lachu

Arbaaz Khan

Arbaaz

Shrishti Sharma

Shrishti

Aishwarya Shankar

Aishwarya

Sankalp Joshi

Sankalp

Madhavi Rao

Madhavi

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