Reviewed & compiled by the IndianOTTReview Critics Desk, aggregating verdicts from India’s leading entertainment publications.
About 13Th Some Lessons Arent Taught In Classrooms
13th tells the story of Ritesh, a successful venture capitalist who reunites with his maverick IIT-JEE mentor, Mohit Tyagi Sir, to help scale his visionary educational institute. The series unfolds against the backdrop of India’s most gruelling academic competition and a startup culture fixated on valuations. At its heart, 13th is a deeply nostalgic, human story of a master and his pupil-bound by ambition, respect, and the lessons that shape a lifetime.
Official Trailer
Decent Watch | Reviews Counted: 3
✓ Positive: 2
~ Neutral: 0
✗ Negative: 1
Reviews From All Critics
Rating: 3.0/5 · Times of India ·
Positive ✓
The show traces Ritesh’s (Paresh Pahuja) journey from a successful venture capitalist to a devoted mentee repaying a lifelong debt to his mentor, Mohit Tyagi Sir (Gagan Dev Riar), as the two unite to build an ambitious ed-tech venture that redefines purpose and legacy.
Rating: 4.5/5 · Cineblues ·
Positive ✓
‘13th Some Lessons Aren’t Taught In Classrooms’ – the five episodes SonyLiv series sees Gagan Dev Riar and Paresh Pahuja instill life and lessons in this extraordinary coming of age that pulls its audience by their heartstrings.
Rating: 2.0/5 · Indiaforums ·
Negative ✗
“13th: Some Lessons Aren’t Taught in Classrooms” represents competent but unremarkable television. The performances demonstrate professionalism, the subject matter carries inherent interest, and the runtime prevents the narrative from overstaying its welcome.
Production Details & Cast
Creators / Directors: Sameer Mishra
Starring Cast: Gagan Dev Riar, Paresh Pahuja, Girija Oak, Pradnya Motghare
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Critical Consensus: Across 3 published reviews, 13Th Some Lessons Arent Taught In Classrooms Season 1 settled at a 3.2/5 average (Decent Watch). Cineblues was the most enthusiastic at 4.5/5; Indiaforums landed lowest at 2.0/5. 2 positive, 0 mixed, 1 negative overall.