Introduces the trio in their third year. Karan spots Deepal at the freshers’ welcome party. Trippy teases him while Naira swipes right on dating apps. The episode establishes the show’s signature: rapid-fire dialogues, pop culture references, and the “college lingo” of North Indian campuses.
College Romance Season 1 is a time capsule. It is a warm, fuzzy blanket of nostalgia that smells of cheap alcohol and hostel food. It is funny, it is heartbreaking, and it is unapologetically real. College Romance Season 1 Web Series-
From the struggle of talking to a crush to the intense loyalty of friends helping you hide a secret, the show nailed the emotional beats of being twenty-something. The Verdict Introduces the trio in their third year
You cannot talk about this show without mentioning Bagga. With his thick accent, aggressive loyalty, and "Delhi boy" charm, he became an overnight sensation. He represents that one friend we all have who is slightly terrifying but has a heart of gold. It is funny, it is heartbreaking, and it
Set in the fictional Dholakpur Institute of Technology (DIT), the show follows three best friends—Karan, Trippy, and Naira—as they navigate their third year of engineering. With only 5 episodes (each 20–30 minutes long), Season 1 is tight, witty, and emotionally resonant, capturing the “bromance” and romance that define the college experience.
While the acting and writing get all the applause, the background score of Season 1 deserves a special mention. Songs like Yaaram and the various lo-fi beats used during transition scenes add a layer of "sepiya" (sepia-toned nostalgia) that makes you miss your own college days, even if you are currently in college!
Keshav Sadhna as the brooding yet vulnerable Karan is a standout, effectively playing the "lover boy" without becoming annoying. Apoorva Arora brings a refreshing energy as Deepika, breaking the stereotype of the "shy college girl" with a character that is loud, dramatic, and lovely. However, it is Manjot Singh (Trippy) who often steals the scenes with his impeccable comic timing and the "clueless friend" persona.