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Review of Gullak 4: A lovely, sentimental, and somewhat mature reunion of the Mishra family

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Review of Gullak 4: A lovely, sentimental, and somewhat mature reunion of the Mishra family

Do you recall how it felt to hold a cup of tea on a chilly afternoon? or sipping some lemon water under the sun? That’s how Gullak 4 makes you feel.

Review of Gullak season 4: Is it worth it? The hectic yet endearing lives of the Mishra family return in the fourth installment of the SonyLiv dramamedy. They return this time, more conflicted and mature.

The most recent season succeeds in winning you over once more thanks to strong writing and effortless performances from the main actors.

When the OTT industry was beginning to make inroads into the Indian entertainment scene in 2019, we were first introduced to the world of Gullak.

It was comforting to read about the Mishra family as they navigated life in a middle-class home in a tiny village in North India. The SonyLiv show provided a respite from the content that was heavy on crime, drama, gore, foul language, and nudity for the whole family to enjoy together. And even in the fourth edition, the creators were able to maintain such cosiness.

The family and I re-connect as they move forward in life. This time, younger brother Aman (played by Harsh Mayar) is rebelling as a teenager, while curly-haired Annu (Vaibhav Raj Gupta) is attempting to deal with her career challenges as a medical representative. Additionally, Sunita Rajwar, commonly known as “Bittu ki mummy,” lives next door and brightens the scene each time she walks in.

Santosh Mishra (Jameel Khan) is the family’s father, and he struggles to raise his children appropriately. His wife Shanti (Geetanjali Kulkarni) serves as the family’s pillar and keeps them all together. The arguing, eccentricities, and fervour to find happiness in little things of life.

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Conflict between being an adult and a parent
This time, the narrative takes viewers on a journey as the parents look for the best parenting style and the children attempt to accept the changes in their environment. Because it approaches more complex themes with sensitivity in a lighter mood, this season can be considered the riskiest one.

Nothing extremely profound or difficult can be found in this story, from observing their son’s developing disobedience to dealing with snoopy neighbours to the difficulty of offering a bribe. However, universality triumphs over particular. It is distinct because it is filled with essential topics and a central parental relationship that many people can relate to.

With a touch of nostalgia and fun, the writing is eminently readable and skillfully done. This time, Vidit Tripathi is the show’s writer. Shreyansh Pandey created the show. It’s lovely that the tale doesn’t feel jumbled even though the season has a new writer.

In terms of the story, each of the four main characters has a well-rounded character journey. It doesn’t get overly dramatic, but there is more drama, twists, and highs and lows in terms of feeling.

The cast’s on-screen chemistry remains the strongest feature of the show to this day. They establish a connection with the audience by effortlessly assuming their roles.

Beneath all the laughing and a fantastic day out, there is a deep drama woven by the characters’ real honesty and fragility. One of the primary features is the chemistry and banter between the siblings.

The fourth section features fantastic comedic punchlines, a compelling plot, and don’t miss the insightful narration by a Gullak (voiced by Shivankit Singh Parihar).

In fact, there are several allusions to earlier seasons throughout the version, which helps viewers remember them in a positive light.

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Beneath all the fun and laughter, there’s a serious drama woven by the genuine vulnerability and honesty of the characters. The sibling relationship and banter is one of the main characteristics.

Great comic punchlines, an engaging story, and an intelligent narration by a Gullak (voiced by Shivankit Singh Parihar) can all be found in the fourth portion.

In reality, the version makes multiple references to previous seasons, which helps viewers recall them favourably.

Though it doesn’t ruin the fun, there’s an increasing feeling that the show’s creators are purposefully making it more sentimental, which makes you keep reaching for the tissue box.

It is evident that the show is gradually straying from its straightforward plot in an effort to explore more intricate and dramatic themes, increasing the degree of danger involved.

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Doctors actors Harleen Sethi and Sharad Kelkar claim that OTT makes realism possible: “You couldn’t even depict death on TV” | Exclusive

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Doctors actors Harleen Sethi and Sharad Kelkar claim that OTT makes realism possible: “You couldn’t even depict death on TV” | Exclusive

Sharad Kelkar and Harleen Sethi, stars of JioCinema’s show Doctors, explain why such a realistic show was not possible on TV.
There have been medical dramas on Indian television before, but not with the kind of realism that the West has shown. As Viraf Patell, star of Doctors, says, “They may have played doctors, but the real drama would often happen in their personal lives.” A new Indian show, Doctors, has attempted to change that, bringing into focus the lives of the men and women in the hospital as well. Stars of the series talk to HT about what makes it different.

Television is restrictive when it comes to medical dramas

Harleen Sethi, who plays the show’s protagonist Dr Nitya, says that the biggest change is that they can show more reality here. “I was talking to Siddharth P Malhotra, our producer, whose forte has been medical dramas,” she says, adding, “He made Sanjeevani and Dil Mill Gayye. He said that when he made medical dramas for TV, they weren’t allowed to show death. How do you show characters’ nuances when you can’t show death or blood in a medical show.”

There is more detailing in OTT shows

Her co-star Sharad Kelkar a veteran of television and cinema, agrees that the detailing in streaming is much more. “The detailing is much different on OTT. That is missing on TV. And the audience is not interested either. They want to see more drama than the detailing in television shows,” he argues.

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OTT allows shows to touch sensitive issues

The actors say that the focus on more realism and detailing allowed the show to touch on issues that would have been impossible on primetime TV. “The kind of illnesses and issues we have talked about here – from euthanasia to organ donation – that is not possible on television,” says Harleen.

Apart from Sharad, Harleen, and Viraf, Doctors also stars Aamir Ali and Vivaan Shah. The show began streaming on Jiocinema on December 27.

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