Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
8 episodes
E01
The Popstar
In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.
E02
The Judge
Like all pop icons, Vivek's journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
E03
The Producer
Vivek's dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
E04
The Call
Vivek's debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he's moving to Toronto…
E05
The Manager
Are Vivek's new manager's industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
E06
The Sisters
Vivek takes control!
E07
The Record Deal
After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek's music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek's dream?
E08
The Failure
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.
Vivek Shraya
as Vivek Shraya
Nadine Bhabha
as Sabrina
Sanjay Pavone
as Young Vivek
Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves
as Chandrika
Chris D'Silva
as Younger Vivek
Eric Johnson
as Matt G
Aayushma Sapkota
as Younger Sabrina
Arwen Humphreys
as Carla
Jeanie Calleja
as Talent Judge
Josh Peace
as Jim O'Connors
Taelor Lewis-Joseph
as Larcie
Tegan Quin
as Tegan Quin