First Act
First Act chronicles the journey of child actors and their parents into the Hindi film and TV industry. Through interviews with older child actors, parents, casting directors and filmmakers, the series explores the ecosystem within which children must perform and the challenges they face to achieve the family dream.
Cast: Jugal Hansraj, Saloni Daini, Karan Johar
Season 1
6 episodes
1. ChakravyuhWith stars in their eyes, our child actors begin their acting journeys, but can they navigate the harsh world of the Hindi film and television industry?U/A 13+CC30minDec 15, 2023
2. SafarnamaThe struggle to break into this challenging industry continues, as some child actors tackle financial pressures and cunning adversaries while others deal with unrestrained parental ambitions.U/A 13+CC29minDec 15, 2023
3. Jame RahoThe stakes rise as children enter the audition arena, where they must deliver at all costs or deal with both dissatisfied parents and loss of self-esteem.U/A 13+CC30minDec 15, 2023
4. Papa Kehte HainThe clock ticks, but families refuse to let the dream die. Is this relentless pursuit a source of happiness or just an exhausting rat race for the child?U/A 13+CC33minDec 15, 2023
5. Bhaag BhaagSome children taste success, but will the on-set experiences live up to their starry expectations?U/A 13+CC33minDec 15, 2023
6. AashayeinOur journey with the child actors ends, leaving some wiser and more hopeful while others must reconcile with setbacks. As the child actor of an oscar-winning film shares what it means to reach the heights and then slow-dive to anonymity, stakeholders advise that there’s much more to a child’s life than a ‘role.’U/A 13+CC32minDec 15, 2023
First Act
First Act chronicles the journey of child actors and their parents into the Hindi film and TV industry. Through interviews with older child actors, parents, casting directors and filmmakers, the series explores the ecosystem within which children must perform and the challenges they face to achieve the family dream.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Deepa Bhatia
- Created by
- Deepa Bhatia
Maturity rating
U/A 13+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Hindi
Where to watch
Stream
