A young ambitious man relocates to a bigger city to become a civil servant, but becomes entangled in a twisted world of collegiate politics, power maneuvers, and criminality. The series is about whether he will become a government employee or life has something else in store for him.
Tigmanshu Dhulia is known for his engaging take on complex topics such as student politics and power dynamics. His films usually explore the subtleties of these subjects and shed light on the frequently murky realm of politics. One of his most acclaimed films, ‘Haasil (2003),’ is a prime example of his ability to capture the intricacies of student politics. This nine-part drama story is no exception, as it probes the many power dynamics at work within the college, and the lengths people would go to for securing their positions. However, ‘Garmi’ is not for everyone; especially those who prefer regular eye entertainment to real-life drama and politics.Set in Trivenipur University in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, the drama revolves around two gangs in a college that are out to finish each other. One group is led by Bindu Singh (Puneet Singh), who is well-known among students for his fear, and the other is Govind Maurya (Anurag Thakur), who seeks to succeed him. Amidst this, Arvind Shukla (Vyom Yadav), a shudh Hindi-speaking newcomer student hailing from a conservative family in small-town of Lalganj, and Surbhi Gautam (Disha Thakur), who loves performing on stage and is in the same class as him, fall in love.Until this point, the plot is linear and follows the expected progression, but one thing leads to another, and Arvind finds himself neck-deep in the nasty politics of academia, and the screenplay becomes convoluted. The major issue is with the lead character, who does not come across clearly to the audience, leaving us uncertain about what he actually wants besides being hot-headed and liking to beat the sh*t out of some people.