Gullak
{{Short description|Indian web series by The Viral Fever}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Gullak.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster for Gullak
| creator = Shreyansh Pandey
| developer = Shreyansh Pandey
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Nikhil Vijay (S1)
- Durgesh Singh (S2){{Cite web|title='Gullak' season 2 review: The Mishras are back, but their handlers have changed|url=https://scroll.in/reel/983616/gullak-season-2-review-the-mishras-are-back-but-their-handlers-have-changed|access-date=15 May 2021|website=Scroll.in|date=15 January 2021 |language=en}}
}}
| story =
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Amrit Raj Gupta (S1)
- Palash Vaswani (S2){{Cite web|title='Gullak' season 2 review: The Mishras are back, but their handlers have changed|url=https://scroll.in/reel/983616/gullak-season-2-review-the-mishras-are-back-but-their-handlers-have-changed|access-date=15 May 2021|website=Scroll.in|date=15 January 2021 |language=en}}
}}
| creative_director =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Jameel Khan
- Geetanjali Kulkarni
- Vaibhav Raj Gupta
- Harsh Mayar
- Helly Shah
}}
| narrator = Shivankit Singh Parihar
| composer = {{Plainlist|
- Anurag Saikia
- Simran Hora
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 4
| num_episodes = 20
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = Sameer Saxena
| producer = Arunabh Kumar
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
- Shree Namjoshi(S 1)
- Anand Bansal(S 2)
| editor = {{Plainlist|
- Amit Kulkarni(S 1)
- Gourav Gopal Jha(S 2)
}}
| camera =
| runtime = 24 minutes
| company = The Viral Fever Media Labs
| network = TVFPlay
SonyLIV
| network2 = SonyLIV
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=y|2019|06|27}}
| first_aired2 = {{Start date|df=y|2021|01|15}}
| last_aired2 = {{End date|df=y|2024|06|07}}
}}
Gullak ({{translation}} Piggy Bank) is an Indian web series created by Shreyansh Pandey{{Cite web|date=12 January 2021|title=Gullak Season 2 review: This middle class drama is as genuine as pure love|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/gullak-season-2-review-this-middle-class-drama-is-as-genuine-as-pure-love-101610391765287.html|access-date=16 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} for the streaming service SonyLIV under the banner of The Viral Fever (TVF).{{Cite web |date=8 April 2022 |title=Gullak Season 3 review: SonyLIV show's nostalgia-centred escape route now feels tiresome, redundant |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gullak-season-3-review-sonyliv-shows-nostalgia-centred-escape-route-now-feels-tiresome-redundant-10519331.html |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=Firstpost |language=en}} The series revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh and Shanti Mishra and their sons Anand "Annu" Mishra and Aman Mishra and features Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta and Harsh Mayar in the respective mentioned lead roles, with Sunita Rajwar as their neighbour.{{Cite web|year=2021|title=Gullak Season 2|url=https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/gullak-season-2-1700000659|website=Sonyliv}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
The first season premiered on the TVF's streaming platform TVF Play and on Sony Liv, on 27 June 2019, with all episodes aired on the same day. The show received positive response from audience.{{Citation|title=Gullak Season 1 Review: Gullak is an ode to middle-class Indian families|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/gullak/season-1/seasonreview/80186103.cms|access-date=16 May 2021}}{{Cite web|last=Ramnath|first=Nandini|title='Gullak' season 2 review: The Mishras are back, but their handlers have changed|url=https://scroll.in/reel/983616/gullak-season-2-review-the-mishras-are-back-but-their-handlers-have-changed|access-date=16 May 2021|website=Scroll.in|date=15 January 2021 |language=en-US}}
The program was renewed for a second season with mostly new crew members. Palash Vaswani directed the series, Durgesh Singh was the primary writer and Anurag Saikia and Simran Hora composed the soundtrack.{{Cite web|last=Zore|first=Suyog|title=Appreciation from the audience matters more than awards, says Anurag Saikia|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/mar/30/25075|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602222405/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/mar/30/25075|url-status=live|archive-date=2 June 2021|access-date=30 May 2021|website=Cinestaan}} The second season aired through Sony Liv on 15 January 2021, and unlike the first season, it received mixed reviews from critics.{{Citation|title=Gullak Season 2 Review: Its a light and breezy watch|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/gullak/season-2/seasonreview/80186181.cms|access-date=16 May 2021}} The series was then renewed for third season.
The trailer for Gullak Season 3 was released on 22 March 2022.{{cite news |title=Gullak Season 3 trailer: This series centered around a middle class family is relatable |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/gullak-season-3-trailer-sonyliv-from-april-7-7831256/ |access-date=30 March 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=22 March 2022 |language=en}} The trailer received a positive response from the audience. The show was released on 7 April 2022 on SonyLIV.{{cite news |title=Gullak Returns with Season 3, Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni Speak |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gullak-returns-with-season-3-jameel-khan-geetanjali-kulkarni-speak-10499571.html |access-date=30 March 2022 |work=Firstpost |date=29 March 2022 |language=en}}
Cast
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:auto"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Character ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Portrayed by ! scope="col" colspan="4" | Appearances |
| scope="col" style="width:20%;" | Season 1
! scope="col" style="width:20%;" | Season 2 ! scope="col" style="width:20%;" | Season 3 ! scope="col" style="width:20%;" | Season 4 |
|---|
| Santosh Mishra (Papa)
| colspan="4" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Shanti Mishra (Mummy)
| colspan="4" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Anand Mishra (Annu)
| Vaibhav Raj Gupta | colspan="4" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Aman Mishra
| colspan="4" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Dr. Preeti Singh
| colspan="3" {{CNone}} | {{CRecurring|Recurring}} |
| Gullak/Narrator
| colspan="4" {{CRecurring|Recurring}} |
| Bittu ki Mummy
| colspan="4" {{CRecurring|Recurring}} |
| Tyagi Ji
| Deepak Kumar Mishra | {{CNone}} | colspan="3" {{CRecurring|Recurring}} |
| Lucky
| Saad Bilgrami | {{CNone}} | colspan="3" {{CRecurring|Recurring}} |
Series overview
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| style="padding: 0 8px" colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Season
! style="padding: 0 8px" rowspan="2" | No. of episodes ! colspan="2" | Originally broadcast (India) |
|---|
| style="padding: 0 8px" | First aired
! style="padding: 0 8px" | Last aired |
| style="background:#00FF00"|
|align="center"| 1 |align="center"| 5 | colspan="2" align="center" | {{start date|df=yes|2019|07|07}} |
| style="background:#00FF00"|
|align="center"| 2 |align="center"| 5 | colspan="2" align="center" | {{start date|df=yes|2021|01|15}} |
| style="background:#00FF00"|
|align="center"| 3 |align="center"| 5 | colspan="2" align="center" | 7 April 2022 |
| style="background:#00FF00"|
|align="center"| 4 |align="center"| 5 | colspan="2" align="center" | 7 June 2024 |
Episodes
=Season 1=
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Tehri
|DirectedBy = Amrit Raj Gupta
|WrittenBy = Nikhil Vijay
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|6|27}}
|ShortSummary = Anand "Annu" Mishra is constantly in a tiff with his mother, Shanti, who fusses about his joblessness and services examination results.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Hum Do Humare Do
|DirectedBy = Amrit Raj Gupta
|WrittenBy = Nikhil Vijay
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|6|27}}
|ShortSummary = Annu and his younger brother Aman start fighting due to the volume of the television. Aman urges Shanti to convince Annu to draw the chart for his board practical exam, which eventually starts another argument.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Itwaar
|DirectedBy = Amrit Raj Gupta
|WrittenBy = Nikhil Vijay
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|6|27}}
|ShortSummary = Early on a Sunday morning, Shanti wakes up as her husband Santosh's alarm rings. It is a Sunday and most middle class families try to make it a special day. How would the Mishra family make this Sunday special?
|LineColor = #016640
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Batti Aa Gayi
|DirectedBy = Amrit Raj Gupta
|WrittenBy = Nikhil Vijay
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|6|27}}
|ShortSummary = Aman enquires about Annu who hasn't returned home late, while Santosh is quite relaxed and also waiting for him. Annu returns home only to demand a scooty, making excuses for being late.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Tyohaar
|DirectedBy = Amrit Raj Gupta
|WrittenBy = Nikhil Vijay
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|6|27}}
|ShortSummary = It is Raksha Bandhan for which Shanti being sick yet has to work for whole day. Annu's exam results have been declared; he shares news of his failure with Aman, so he suggests him to run away due to the poor grades. Shanti falls unconscious when she hears the results, but she and Santosh pardon him after she regains consciousness.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
}}
= Season 2 =
{{Episode table |background=#016640 |overall= |title= |director=Sameer Saxena |writer= |airdate=5 April 2019 |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Bijli Ka Bill
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|1|15}}
|ShortSummary = Santosh is worried about the extraneous electricity bill and tries to get an illegal electricity supply for himself. However, he contemplates not doing so.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Cheeni Kam Paani Jyada
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|1|15}}
|ShortSummary = Ahead of a kitty party, Shanti discovers that she is diabetic. Santosh eggs her on for physical exercise, while taking up the reins of the kitty party preparation in his hands, aided by Annu and Aman.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Saparivaar
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|1|15}}
|ShortSummary = Santosh is miffed to notice that he has been excluded from a wedding card for Shanti's niece Ranu's wedding. Ranu's father Pinky has long been at loggerheads with him, and his reaction causes a change in everyone else's wedding plans.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Kal Board Ka Paper Hai
|DirectedBy = Mohsin Khan
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|1|15}}
|ShortSummary = Aman feels distracted by an India-Pakistan cricket match ahead of his board examinations. This results in a controversial moment where Annu is shamefaced on seeing Aman at a venue for a live telecast of the match.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Kiraana
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2021|1|15}}
|ShortSummary = Annu is interrupted by Shanti and coaxed to buy groceries with Aman despite being late for a meeting where he would be able to work in a gas agency with help from the local leader Prinsu Bhaiya and his personal assistant Tyagi. Aman, too, is scared about his exam results.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
}}
=Season 3=
{{Episode table |background=#016640 |overall= |title= |director=Sameer Saxena |writer= |airdate=7 April 2022 |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title =Mission Admission
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2022|04|07}}
|ShortSummary = The Mishra family has gotten older, wiser, and more at ease. When Annu's dreams and wants collide, he recognises that some ambitions must be put on hold for the family.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = LTA
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate ={{Start date|df=yes|2022|04|07}}
|ShortSummary = Santosh Mishra, like every other middle-class family, returns home and wishes to utilise the much-awaited LTA.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Agua
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2022|04|07}}
|ShortSummary = Santosh Mishra, as a young man, was an expert at arranging marriages. As an ex-Agua, he is urged to arrange a marriage for a young girl.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Satyanarayan Varta Katha
|DirectedBy = Mohsin Khan
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2022|04|07}}
|ShortSummary =Sometimes, things don’t happen as planned and the Mishra family takes it upon themselves to change their kismat.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Izzat Ki Chamkaar
|DirectedBy = Palash Vaswani
|WrittenBy = Durgesh Singh
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2022|04|07}}
|ShortSummary = The Mishra Parivar faces a health scare. Some members come to profound realisations, change their previously held beliefs, and mature.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
}}
= Season 4 =
{{Episode table|background=#016640|overall=|title=|director=Shreyansh Pandey|airdate=7 April 2022|released=y|episodes={{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = 'Kaaran Batau' Notice
|DirectedBy = Shreyansh Pandey
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|06|07}}
|ShortSummary = Annu faces a demanding new boss, while the Mishra family battles corruption, navigating the treacherous path between integrity and desperation in their struggle to save their home.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Chinaiti
|DirectedBy = Shreyansh Pandey
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|06|07}}
|ShortSummary = Shanti Mishra's trip to the temple turns tragic when a chain snatching incident traumatises her. Annu, Aman and Santosh have differing opinions regarding the incident.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Ghar Ka Kabaad
|DirectedBy = Shreyansh Pandey
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|06|07}}
|ShortSummary = The Mishra family embarks on clearing out the clutter from their home. The arrival of the scrap dealer in Mishra Nivas creates amusing challenges for the family that's divided on what to sell and what to retain.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Teesra Pahiya
|DirectedBy = Shreyansh Pandey
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|06|07}}
|ShortSummary =Annu faces challenges at work while Aman prepares to be the third wheel on Surya Narayan's date with a girl. Meanwhile, Santosh and Shanti are concerned about Aman's behaviour changing for the worse.
|LineColor = #016640
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Pita, Putra aur Prempatra
|DirectedBy = Shreyansh Pandey
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|06|07}}
|ShortSummary =Annu navigates work pressures, while Aman's rebellion leads to a family conflict.
|LineColor = #016640
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Reception
The series was praised for its critical acclaim for its emotional and nostalgic elements.
Archika Khurana of The Times Of India said, "The beauty of the series lies in its narrative, which is as promising as its prequels and easy to relate to."{{cite news |title=Gullak Season 3 Review: The Mishras are back to depict a more realistic view of middle-class families |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/gullak/season-3/seasonreview/90589959.cms |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=The Times Of India}}
The show was said to be, "An old-world charm of the modern Indian nuclear family." by Troy Ribeiro of IANS.{{cite news |title=IANS Review: 'Gullak - Season 3': Evokes old world charm albeit in a modern Indian nuclear family ( |url=https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=945632 |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=daijiworld.com |language=en}}
RJ Divya Solgama gave the series a 4/5 saying, "'The Most Lovable Family On OTT Are Back With Thrice Amount Of Love & Cuteness."
Desi Martini’s Mahima Pandey, with 4.5/5 said, "Mishra Parivaar is back with another perfect season; life gets tough but they still make us smile."{{cite news |title=Gullak 3 Review: Mishra parivaar is back with another perfect season; life gets tough but they still make us smile |url=https://www.desimartini.com/reviews/shows/gullak-3-review-mishra-parivaar-is-back-with-another-perfect-season-life-gets-tough-but-they-still-make-us-smile/1ba56002a1276/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406220424/https://www.desimartini.com/reviews/shows/gullak-3-review-mishra-parivaar-is-back-with-another-perfect-season-life-gets-tough-but-they-still-make-us-smile/1ba56002a1276/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 April 2022 |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=Desimartini |date=6 April 2022 |language=en}}
Sunidhi Prajapat of OTTPlay rated the series 4/5 and praised the show, "The new installment of the Mishra family’s adventures takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions."{{cite news |title=Gullak 3 review: The new instalment of the Mishra family's adventures takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/gullak-3-review-the-new-instalment-of-the-mishra-familys-adventures-takes-you-on-a-rollercoaster-ride-of-emotions/62abc199dc310 |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=OTTPlay |language=en}}
Abhimanyu Mathur of Hindustan Times said "Gullak's third season does get more dramatic and darker this time. The themes tackled are more serious than the previous two seasons. The stakes, at times, seem higher. The show isn't as light as it once was. But it is still well made. Even if it tackles serious issues, it does not get preachy or judgemental. It preserves the freshness."{{Cite web |date=7 April 2022 |title=Gullak season 3 review: This slice-of-life series manages a rare feat, keeps getting better each season |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/gullak-season-3-review-this-slice-of-life-series-manages-a-rare-feat-keeps-getting-better-each-season-101649262183594.html |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}
Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV criticised the third season, saying that "The Writing Isn't As Impeccable This Time Around But Acting Is Absolutely Top-Notch."{{Cite web |title=Gullak 3 Review: The Writing Isn't As Impeccable This Time Around But Acting Is Absolutely Top-Notch |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/gullak-3-review-the-writing-isnt-as-impeccable-this-time-around-but-acting-is-absolutely-top-notch-3-stars-2867812 |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=NDTV.com}}
Pankaj Shukl, witring in Amar Ujala, rated its third season at a 3.5/5 praising the series cast.{{Cite web |title=गुल्लक सीजन 3 रिव्यू: मिडिल क्लास के किस्सों की बेहतरीन 'गुल्लक', बिंच वॉच करने के पांच खूबसूरत बहाने |url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/movie-review/gullak-season-3-review-in-hindi-by-pankaj-shukla-geetanjali-kulkarni-vaibhav-raj-gupta-harsh-mayar-jameel-khan |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|id=tt10530900}}
- [https://www.airtelxstream.in/tv-shows/gullak/SONYLIV_VOD_TVSHOW_1700000659 Gullak] at [https://www.airtelxstream.in/ Airtel Xstream Play]
- Gullak{{Cite web |title=Gullak |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/gullak-1700000659 |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Sony LIV |language=en}} at Sony LIV
Category:Indian drama web series