Gullak: Sikkon Ki Nahin, Kisson Ki Gullak
Introduction Of Mishra family:
Jameel Khan as Santosh Mishra( Father)- Employed in Electricity Department
Geetanjali Kulkarni as Shanti Mishra (Mother)- Homemaker
Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu (Elder Son)- Preparing for SSC exams.
Harsh Mayar as Aman (Younger Son)- Struggling in studies
Sunita Rajwar as neighbor – Loyal Peeper of Mishra’s house.
Gullak means a piggy bank known for storing money; opposite to that, the tagline indicates that episodic series is all about preserving the sweet and bitter memories of anecdotes a middle-class family faces in daily routine. A Hindi drama is perfectly plotted in the small town of North India Uttar Pradesh.
The whole story and chaos revolve around the great Mishra family and their lattice of relationships enwrapped in gentle humor. In each episode, they deal with the day-to-day issue. starting with their morning from pumping water to lazy Sundays, from sibling’s huge fight to disappointing dinner plans no matters how much rough their days went it’s ended up with the sweetness of ice cream. And that’s called family. Isn’t it?
From the treasure collection of TVF, for me, Gullak is one of the best fully entertaining series. A fair credit goes to the excellent script, realistic approach, and pitch-perfect performances of the brilliant star cast. Gullak season 1 was released in the year 2019, and now after a huge success of season 1 TVF originals, came with a season 2 streaming on SonyLiv from 15th January 2021.
After my sister’s recommendation, I watched it as the best use of time during the lockdown, Yes you can call me a latecomer. She knows me well that I am a person who prefers a realistic drama anytime over anything. A drama to which we can relate the most, Gullak, a mini web series, fulfills my thrust. I could not stop myself from taking the chain of recommendation further.
GULLAK Season 1
Season 1 is divided into a total of five episodes, each of 24 min. Every episode has given names like Tehri (Yellow Rice), Hum Do Hamare Do (We two and Our Two), Itwaar (Sunday), Batti Aa Gayi(Power is On), Tyohaar ( Festival). Every episode has presented the different and new side of the Mishra family; they argue over Shanti’s yellow rice. Whereas in some, their break down made us emotional as Annu once again failed to crack SSC exams. Their small comprises over the sacrifices of their big house dreams touched the audience. The audience easily connects with the storyline.
GULLAK Season 2
Season 2 has the same plot and cast. It is only the continuation of the day to day issues of a middle-class family. Again The whole series is divided into 5 episodes. Which are named as Bijlee ka Bill (Electricity Bill), Chini Kam Pani Zyada (More sugar, less water), Saparivar (invitation with family), Kal Board ka paper hai ( Board Exams is tomorrow ), Kirana(Ration). in this season too, may the incidents were different but the processing to reach on a mutual settlement and that too with a sweet smile and a wide smile on faces was same.
Without being a spoiler alert, leaving it here. Do check out the Gullak series if a light comedy entertains you, and do not forget to share with me that did Gullak tickle your funny bones?
One more thing, do get some time to watch out the Gullak Title Song at least once. I am so sure it will fill your heart with old sweet memories!!
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla, happily sponsored by RRE STUDIOS and SHOWCASE EVENTS.
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Dear Archana I feel jealous How are you able to watch , write and manage home along with everything . I have been wanting to see so many series but all are on pending to do lists only. Since its TVF Gullak does sound interesting. Might add this to my list and checkout soon.
Haha 🙂 I am sure you are going to enjoy this Urvashi 🙂
Both are new for me. but after reading this i m surely going to take some time out for the same.
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I have been hearing a lot about Gullak, yesterday only my neighbor was talking about it. Thank you for your detailed review, I think I will go for it 🙂
Thank you for reading. 🙂
What a delightful trailer. This show reminds me of the era of TV shows that gave us real entertainment while touching the lives of common people. I can’t wait to watch Gullak now. Let me add it to my watch list.
Thank you for reading. 🙂
I haven’t heard of this series but from your review it seems like family drama. Will try to watch it.
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I have heard a lot about Gullak. After reading your review I will sure watch this series.
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Family drama series is always entertaining. They are close to reality. 2 seasons back to back would be pretty cool to watch.
Thank you for reading. 🙂
I wish I had read this yesterday so that I could have binged . But definitely on my list thanks for sharing the series
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I dont enjoy family drama . But the story of this sounds worth a watch.
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I did see the name Gullak but gave it a miss. After reading your review, I am going to start watching…yaadon ki Gullak is quiet nostalgic actually. I used to have a money Gullak when i was a kid but now i have Gullaks of wonderful memories.
Thank you for reading. 🙂
Thanks for the review. Will check. I believe the movies or web series with light humour, simple story line are more relatable and worth watching than those huge dramatic movies. I have watched some web series last year, but missed this.
Thank you for reading. 🙂
I just loved gullak season 1. And the dialogue ‘aalo daal ke peele chawal bane hain’ reminds me of Tehri that my mom used to make. Good series I am definitely going to watch season 2.
I am sure you are going to love this new season too. 🙂
I have been hearing so much about the show, of it being reminiscent of Doordarshan era. Otherwise the content these days is more or less unwatchable. Love the name.
I haven’t heard of this series but going by the 2nd trailer and your review seems like a lighthearted family drama. Will try to stream it…thank you for the recommendation.
Always welcome Vasumathi. I am sure you are going to love this. 🙂
I love comedy and this series looks good… Although I haven’t heard of Gullak but I will check it out!
A drama with it’s a dose of realistic lives is always a great watch. Archu going to watch this for sure.
Do let me know about your experience Siva. 🙂
You will love it if you like middle-class family drama. 🙂
This seems like a light hearted entertaining series. I enjoy comedy and will check this one out.
Thank you 🙂
I have watched both the seasons with my family and we all loved it so much. I am glad you have written about this series and it is an absolute delight to watch it.
Thank you Shail. 🙂
I was looking for a good web series suggestion…thanks for such a detailed and honest review. Will start this weekend for sure.
You are going to love this. 🙂
Thank you, Archana for such a lovely review. I Will watch this show shortly
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Watched the first part on YouTube. Loved it. Second part has come on Sonyliv. Havent had a chance to view the show. In this day and age of webseries full of political intrigue, sex, violence etc, Gullack comes as an ordinary family drama. It is enjoyable because it is our story and we can related to it.
Can’t agree more; absolutely true. 🙂
Like you I also like realistic drama series. this one sounds really amazing. and when the recommendation is coming from you, I trust it fully. thanks a lot dear for suggestion. will watch this in next weekend for sure.
Thank you Surbhi, I know you are going to love this drama dear! 🙂
Mu husband mentioned about it yesterday only. I also like realistic drama. You feel a connection. The last series I watched was Yeh Meri Family”. Gullak’s storyline and the title of each episode reminds me of that series. I will be watching it soon. Lovey title song…made me nostalgic..
You are definitely going to love this drama dear 🙂