From ‘Balanced sheets’ to ‘Bed sheets’

From ‘Balanced sheets’ to ‘Bed sheets’ : My quick take on web series “Tribhuvan Mishra CA topper” (Netflix)

So, after 12th Fail and All India rank, there I was, fully expecting another inspirational story about a CA topper battling late-night study sessions, killer exams, and existential crises—basically a journey filled with more coffee than sleep. But oh no, Netflix had other plans. What I got instead was a 9-episode saga of *accounting* talents that belong more in a… well, let’s say, **different** kind of ledger altogether. Turns out, this CA wasn’t exactly balancing *spread*sheets—more like *bed*sheets. 😏

From the creators of *Mirzapur* (yup, you read that right), comes a show that makes Mirzapurians look like they just came from a kindergarten playdate. You think this will be all about debits and credits? Think again. This series redefines “illegal entries” in ways your economics teacher never prepared you for. I mean, really, if suspense accounts had a face, it would be blushing right now.

The plot, in its infinite absurdity, revolves around Tribhuvan Mishra, your everyday, hard-working, **morally upright** CA topper. The guy’s so straight-laced, he probably irons his socks. But life throws him a curveball (or more like, an entire bowling alley), and suddenly, our dear Tribhuvan finds himself forced to explore… *alternative income streams*. And let’s just say these “streams” don’t exactly show up in Tally ERP.

Yup, you guessed it—our man becomes a *male escort*. And boy, does he have some *unchartered* talents. Turns out, his skills aren’t limited to just **spreadsheets**, if you catch my drift. But hey, don’t worry, the series keeps things *just* tasteful enough to make sure you don’t fall off your chair completely—just close enough to the edge. 😜

Now, as far as dark comedies go, this one is as absurd as it gets. The plot is as distasteful as ordering pineapple on pizza, but somehow you can’t stop watching. Credit where it’s due, though—the cast is absolutely stellar. Manav Kaul as the unsuspecting CA-turned-*ahem* is pitch-perfect, and Subrajyoti Barat as the villain really chews the scenery (and probably the ledger books too). The witty dialogues will have you laughing out loud, and the situational comedy? Let’s just say you’ll be questioning your life decisions as much as Tribhuvan questions his career choices.

But don’t even think about watching this with your family. This show is packed with bed scenes—thankfully without much of the dreaded skin show—but the profanity? It’s like the writers got a bulk discount on swear words and decided to use them all. Keep the kids far, far away, unless you want to explain why “adjustment entries” have taken on a whole new meaning.

And a word to the wise—each episode is nearly an hour long. So unless you’re popping some sort of mental energy pill (सिलाजित) , prepare for an endurance test. It’s 9 hours of total chaos, but if you’re in the mood to laugh at something so ridiculous it’s borderline genius, this might just be your cup of tea… or *ahem*, something stronger.

In conclusion, if you’re into situational humor, absurdity, and witty dialogues delivered by an ensemble cast of Mirzapur and Panchayat veterans, *Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper* is for you. But do yourself a favor—watch it alone. Because explaining why your “CA topper” is suddenly moonlighting in a rather “creative” industry is a conversation you don’t want to have with anyone, trust me.