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{{short description|2026 Indian television series}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2026}}

{{Infobox television
| image = Hello Bachhon.jpeg
| caption =
| genre = {{hlist|Biographical|Drama}}
| creator = Abhishek Yadav
| writer = {{ubl|Abhishek Yadav|Vernaali|Ankit Yadav|Sandeep Singh Rawat}}
| director = Pratish Mehta
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*[[Viineet Kumar Singh]]
*[[Vikram Kochhar]]
*[[Girija Oak]]
}}
| music = Anand Bajpai
| producer =
| cinematography = Amogh Deshpande
| editor = Akash Bundhoo
| runtime = 32–45 minutes
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| company = [[The Viral Fever]]
| executive_producer = Vijay Koshy<br>Shreyansh Pandey
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 5
| network = [[Netflix]]
| released = {{Start date|2026|03|06}}
}}

'''''Hello Bachhon''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi]]-language biographical drama series created by [[The Viral Fever]] (TVF) for [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hello Bachhon Review: The Physics Wallah Biopic Featuring Viineet Kumar Siingh Offers More Lessons, Lacks Ambition: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/reviews/hello-bachhon-review-physics-wallah-alakh-pandey-review-153769102 |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=Zoom TV |language=en}}</ref> Directed by Pratish Mehta, the series stars [[Viineet Kumar Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toleti |first=Siddartha |date=2026-03-06 |title=Hello Bachhon Review: 4-Hour-Long PR Effort Fails to Land |url=https://www.m9.news/ott-review/hello-bachhon-web-series-review/ |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=M9.news |language=en-US}}</ref> The narrative tracks Pandey's journey from a struggling teacher in [[Prayagraj]] to building a digital education empire.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hello Bachhon Review: Alakh Pandey is a true friend, philosopher, and guide |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/hello-bachhon-review-alakh-pandey-vineet-kumar-singh-physicswallah-netflix/5075a3b6f6451 |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |date=2026-03-06 |title=Hello Bachhon review: TVF's show is less inspiration, more glorified ad campaign |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/hello-bachhon-review-viineet-kumar-siingh-tvf-show-is-less-inspiration-more-glorified-ad-campaign-2878329-2026-03-06 |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Premise ==
The series follows the life of Alakh Pandey, a charismatic physics teacher who rejects traditional coaching institute models to provide affordable education through [[YouTube]]. It explores his early financial struggles, his unique teaching style aimed at "backbenchers," and the eventual scaling of Physics Wallah into a major ed-tech platform.

== Cast and characters ==

* [[Viineet Kumar Singh]] as [[Alakh Pandey]]
* [[Vikram Kochhar]] as Prateek Maheshwari
* [[Girija Oak]] as Alakh's Sister
* Anumeha Jain as Shivangi
* Chitransh Raj as Sanyam
* Pankaj Kashyap as Krishna Sir
* Mudit Dwivedi as Alankrit
* Prashant Sethi as Abhishek
* Satendra Soni as Bhola

== Reception ==
Viineet Kumar Singh's performance was a highlight for most critics.

=== Critical response ===
Writing for ''[[The Times of India]]'', Archika Khurana rated the series 3 out of 5 stars, noting that while the show captures the "emotional core" of Pandey's struggle, it occasionally feels like a "glorified success story."<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/hello-bachhon/season-1/seasonreview/128941547.cms |title=Hello Bachhon Season 1 Review: A heartfelt yet familiar take on Alakh Pandey’s inspiring journey |last=Khurana |first=Archika |last2= |last3= |last4= |last5= |first5= |access-date=2026-03-12 |via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> [[ABP News|ABPLive]] compared the show to Kota Factory, noting that Singh shines even when the script feels familiar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhatia |first=Amit |date=2026-03-06 |title=Hello Bachhon Review {{!}} Vineet Kumar Singh Shines In Netflix Series That Feels Like ‘Kota Factory’ |url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/hello-bachhon-review-vineet-kumar-singh-shines-in-netflix-series-that-feels-like-kota-factory-1830082 |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=ABP Live |language=en}}</ref>

However, the writing and pacing faced criticism for being predictable. [[The Indian Express]] remarked that while Singh "lifts the series," the storytelling remains largely formulaic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-06 |title=Hello Bachchon review: Vineet Kumar Singh lifts a predictable series |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/hello-bachchon-review-vineet-kumar-singh-lifts-a-predictable-series-10568041/ |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> [[The Hindu]] provided a lukewarm review, suggesting that Singh's performance "gets diffused in TVF's factory-made snoozefest," citing a sense of fatigue with the "underdog teacher" trope.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pande |first=Shreyas |date=2026-03-06 |title=‘Hello Bachhon’ series review: Viineet Kumar Siingh’s earnesty gets diffused in TVF’s factory-made snoozefest |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hello-bachhon-series-review-viineet-kumar-siinghs-earnesty-gets-diffused-in-tvfs-factory-made-snoozefest/article70711007.ece |access-date=2026-03-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[Cinema Express]] echoed this, calling it a "generic success story" that expects the audience to do the emotional "homework" the script neglects.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2026-03-06 |title=Hello Bachhon Series Review: A generic success story that expects homework from its audience |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/review/2026/Mar/06/hello-bachhon-series-review-a-generic-success-story-that-expects-homework-from-its-audience |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

The intent of the show was a major point of contention. [[India Today]] and [[Scroll.in]] both characterized the series as a "glorified ad campaign" or a "brand-building exercise" for Physics Wallah rather than a nuanced biography.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Scroll |date=2026-03-06 |title=‘Hello Bachhon’ review: A brand-building exercise for edutech company Physics Wallah |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1091188/hello-bachhon-review-a-brand-building-exercise-for-edutech-company-physics-wallah |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> The [[The Hollywood Reporter|Hollywood Reporter India]] criticized the lack of objectivity, suggesting the series avoids the darker complexities of the edtech boom.<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘Hello Bachhon’ Series Review: Hey Teacher, Leave Them Kids Alone |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/hello-bacchon-series-review-hey-teacher-leave-them-kids-alone |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref>

Conversely, some critics found the emotional core effective. [[Network18 Group|Moneycontrol]] described it as a "simple and moving story" that successfully captures the rise of an underdog.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hello Bachhon Review: A simple and moving story behind the rise of Physics Wallah |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/ott/hello-bachhon-review-a-simple-and-moving-story-behind-the-rise-of-physics-wallah-article-13853039.html |website=Moneycontrol}}</ref> [[Firstpost]] argued that the drama is "much more than just a plug" for the company, praising the depiction of the teacher-student bond.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deb Roy |first=Lachmi |title=Netflix & TVF's ‘Hello Bachhon’ Review: Viineet Kumar Singh’s education drama is much more than just a plug for Alakh Pandey’s ‘Physics Wallah’! |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflixs-hello-bachhon-review-viineet-kumar-singhs-education-drama-is-much-more-than-just-a-plug-for-alakh-pandeys-physics-wallah-13986837.html |website=Firstpost}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=39657434}}
* ''[https://www.netflix.com/in/title/82180640 Hello Bachhon]'' on [[Netflix]]

[[Category:2026 web series debuts]]
[[Category:Hindi-language web series]]
[[Category:Netflix original programming]]

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Tanwarpal Singh at 01:34, 6 May 2026