{{Infobox television | image = Official_Poster_of_13th.jpg | genre = comedy drama | creator = Sameer Mishra | director = Nishil Sheth | writer = Sameer Mishra | starring = {{ubl|Paresh Pahuja|Gagan Dev Riar|Girija Oak Godbole|Pradnya Motghare}} | country = India | language = Hindi | num_seasons = 1 | num_episodes = 5 | cinematography = Pratik Parmar | editor = Sruthy Sukumaran | producer = Abhishek Dhandharia | company = About Films | music = Goyell Saab,Praveen Jain,Ashutosh Chaturvedi | network = SonyLIV | first_aired = {{Start date|2025|10|01|df=y}} | last_aired = present }}
'''13th''' is an Indian Hindi-language comedy drama web series created by Sameer Mishra and directed by Nishil Sheth. Produced by Abhishek Dhandharia under the banner of About Films, the series stars Paresh Pahuja and Gagan Dev Riar<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gagan Dev Riar opens up on his role as MT Sir in web series '13th', 'Ye unki life se...' {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/gagan-dev-riar-opens-up-on-his-role-as-mt-sir-in-web-series-13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms-ye-unki-life-se-inspired-nahi-hai-exclusive-8107571/ |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref> in lead roles, alongside Girija Oak Godbole, Pradnya Motghare, Abhishek Ranjan, Keshav Mehta, Jai Kishan, Ashish Raghav, Ajay Chakraborty and Rajendra Bhatia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-19 |title=Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms on Sony LIV is a tale of ambition |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms-on-sony-liv-is-a-tale-of-ambition-1904710 |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref> It is premiered on SonyLIV on 1 October 2025.The BGM has been done by Goyell Saab, Ashutosh Chaturvedi & Praveen Jain. Songs have been composed by Praveen Jain & Joy Banerjee.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-19 |title=Sony LIV series 13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms to stream on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/Sep/19/sony-liv-series-13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms-to-stream-on-this-date |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-19 |title=13th Some Lessons Aren’t Taught In Classrooms Trailer: Paresh Pahuja, Gagan Dev Riar's Drama To Release On THIS Date |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms-trailer-paresh-pahuja-gagan-dev-riar-drama-to-release-on-this-date-article-152857060 |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-01 |title='13th' web-series review: Gagan Dev Riar and Paresh Pahuja share heart-warming chemistry in a middling show |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/13th-web-series-review-gagan-dev-riar-and-paresh-pahuja-share-heart-warming-chemistry-in-a-middling-show-13938359.html |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>
== Premise == The series follows Ritesh, a successful venture capitalist who decides to pause his corporate career to support his mentor MT Sir. Years earlier, MT Sir’s guidance shaped Ritesh’s journey; in return, Ritesh helps him realise his dream of launching an ed-tech start-up. The story explores themes of mentorship, gratitude and lessons that extend beyond traditional classrooms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Developer |first=Web |title=13th Premieres on Sony LIV, Inspired by Mohit Tyagi’s Journey |url=https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/13th-premieres-on-sony-liv-inspired-by-mohit-tyagis-journey-7496 |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Mid-day}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms/seriesreview/124228461.cms |title=13th - Some Lessons Aren’t Taught In Classrooms Web Series: Review, Trailer, Star Cast, Songs, Actress Name, Actor Name, Posters, News & Videos |access-date=2025-10-01 |via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
== Cast == * Paresh Pahuja as Ritesh * Gagan Dev Riar as MT Sir * Girija Oak Godbole as Mansi * Pradnya Motghare as Sheena * Abhishek Ranjan as Ishaan * Keshav Mehta as Abhishek * Jai Kishan as Mudit * Ashish Raghav as Sahil * Sahil Sharma as Ranjeet * Rajendra Bhatia as Bahadur Singh
== Production == The series is produced by Abhishek Dhandharia under banner About Films. Sameer Mishra is credited as the creator and writer, and Nishil Sheth as director. The official trailer was released on 19 September 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-19 |title=13th trailer: Paresh Pahuja highlights power of teachers beyond classrooms |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/13th-trailer-paresh-pahuja-highlights-power-of-teachers-beyond-classrooms-2790028-2025-09-19 |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trailer for "Some Lessons Aren’t Taught In Classrooms": Drama Starring Paresh Pahuja and Gagan Dev Riar Set to Premiere on THIS Date |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/web-series/sony-liv-student-teacher-ed-tech-startup-series-article-152857256 |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Zoom TV |language=en}}</ref>
== Episodes == The first season of ''13th: Some Lessons Aren't Taught in Classrooms'' consists of five episodes.<ref name="sonyliv">{{cite web |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/13th-some-lessons-aren-t-taught-in-classrooms-1790006703/episodes |title=Episodes – 13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms |publisher=SonyLIV |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:100%; text-align:center;" |+ '''Season 1 (2025)''' |- ! scope="col" style="width:5%;" | No. ! scope="col" style="width:35%;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:15%;" | Directed by ! scope="col" style="width:20%;" | Written by ! scope="col" style="width:10%;" | Length ! scope="col" style="width:15%;" | Original release date |- | 1 | ''Paanch Sawaal'' | Nishil Sheth | Sameer Mishra | 42 minutes | 1 October 2025 |- | 2 | ''Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai'' | Nishil Sheth | Sameer Mishra | 35 minutes | 1 October 2025 |- | 3 | ''Cheating'' | Nishil Sheth | Sameer Mishra | 31 minutes | 1 October 2025 |- | 4 | ''The Clock Is Ticking'' | Nishil Sheth | Sameer Mishra | 29 minutes | 1 October 2025 |- | 5 | ''Handshake'' | Nishil Sheth | Sameer Mishra | 37 minutes | 1 October 2025 |}
== Release == The series premiered on SonyLIV<ref>{{Cite web |last=Whittock |first=Sara Merican,Jesse |date=2025-09-10 |title=SonyLIV Sets Up Political Drama ‘Dynasty’ As Streamer Talks “Keeping It Simple” In Competitive Indian Market |url=https://deadline.com/2025/09/sonyliv-political-drama-dynasty-india-raveena-tandon-1236527353/ |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> on 1 October 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=13th release date, timings, plot, cast and what to expect from Gagan Dev Riar’s heartfelt Sony LIV series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/13th-release-date-timings-plot-cast-and-what-to-expect-from-gagan-dev-riars-heartfelt-sony-liv-series/baae6d94dd556 |access-date=2025-09-24 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
== Reception == Archika Khurana of The Times of India rated the series 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "A sincere journey where mentorship meets everyday wisdom".<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms/13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms-season-1/seasonreview/124228505.cms |title=13th - Some Lessons Aren’t Taught In Classrooms Season 1 Review: A sincere journey where mentorship meets everyday wisdom |access-date=2025-10-01 |via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
Abhishek Srivastava of Moneycontrol described ''the series'' as "a heartfelt series" and noted that it captured the bond between a mentor and student while also reflecting the pressures of start-up culture.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2025 |title=13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms Review: A story of second chances and quiet triumphs |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/13th-some-lessons-aren-t-taught-in-classrooms-review-a-story-of-second-chances-and-quiet-triumphs-article-13591733.html}}</ref>
Simran Khan of Times Now reviewed the series as "a heartfelt drama that struggles to engage".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-01 |title=13th Some Lessons Aren't Taught In Classrooms Review: A Heartfelt Drama That Struggles To Engage |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms-review-a-heartfelt-drama-that-struggles-to-engage-review-152922555 |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
Asmita Pant of CNBCTV18 called the show “a tender watch with strong performances<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-01 |title=13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms Review {{!}} A tender watch elevated with strong performances - CNBC TV18 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/13th-some-lessons-arent-taught-in-classrooms-review-a-tender-watch-with-strong-performances-19692561.htm |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en}}</ref>
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Category:Hindi-language web series Category:2025 Indian television series debuts Category:SonyLIV original programming Category:Indian drama television series