From the "GPL" (Gandu Phadu Lath) birthday tradition to the desperation of end-semester exams, the series highlights the unique social codes of hostel living.

The Indian web series landscape has seen a massive surge in relatable, youth-centric content, but few shows have captured the chaotic essence of engineering life quite like Hostel Daze. Produced by The Viral Fever (TVF) and premiered on Amazon Prime Video, Season 1 of Hostel Daze quickly became a cult favorite. It serves as a spiritual successor to the beloved Kota Factory, moving away from the grueling pressure of coaching institutes and into the messy, hilarious, and transformative world of an engineering college hostel.

The quintessential "Average Joe." Ankit is the middle-class boy trying to balance studies, friends, and his long-distance girlfriend, Avantika. His storyline is the most heartbreaking in Season 1, as it deals with the slow decay of a high school romance under the pressure of distance. Shubham Gaur brings a vulnerability that feels painfully real.