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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.
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Season01
- S01E01
ChakravyuhDecember 15, 2023—With stars in their eyes, our child actors begin their acting journeys, but can they navigate the harsh world of the Hindi film and televisi - S01E02
SafarnamaDecember 15, 2023—The struggle to break into this challenging industry continues, as some child actors tackle financial pressures and cunning adversaries whil - S01E03
Jame RahoDecember 15, 2023—The stakes rise as children enter the audition arena, where they must deliver at all costs or deal with both dissatisfied parents and loss o - S01E04
Papa Kehte HainDecember 15, 2023—The clock ticks, but families refuse to let the dream die. Is this relentless pursuit a source of happiness or just an exhausting rat race f - S01E05
Bhaag BhaagDecember 15, 2023—Some children taste success, but will the on-set experiences live up to their starry expectations? - S01E06
AashayeinDecember 15, 2023—Our journey with the child actors ends, leaving some wiser and more hopeful while others must reconcile with setbacks. As the child actor of
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