The beloved Mishra family has made its much-awaited return. ‘Gullak Season 5’ dropped on OTT on June 5, welcoming viewers back into the cozy chaos of Mishra Nivas, filled with the same family drama, everyday ups and downs, and touching moments that fans have come to love. Initial reactions to the new season have been largely positive, with audiences appreciating the show’s signature warmth, humour and charm. However, a few critics pointed out that viewers may need time to adjust to Anant V. Joshi taking over the role of Annu Mishra.
‘Gullak Season 5’ sparks big reactions on social media
As soon as ‘Gullak Season 5’ went live, social media flooded with reactions from excited viewers who celebrated the show’s true-to-life storytelling, emotional depth and the much-loved return of the Mishra family. While many fans gushed over the new season’s themes and heartfelt moments, others could not help but express their disappointment over the significant cast change in the role of Annu Mishra, as well as the shift to a weekly episode drop format.
‘Gullak Season 5’: Fans miss Vaibhav Raj Gupta , unhappy with weekly drop format
Social media was abuzz with mixed reactions from viewers. A person wrote, “Anant Joshi tries very hard but Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu bhaiya and his story telling is pure nostalgia. #Gullak #Annubhaiya”. Some viewers seemed to have lost their connect with the show over time, with one user writing, “Gullak stopped working for me after the second time. Season 5 (!) does not change this”. “Can familiarity continue to be fun in a series which beguiled us with its relatable small joys and sorrows? And yes, I did miss Vaibhav Raj Gupta. My review of season five of the much-loved #Gullak”, a user wrote. Another user wrote, “This doesn’t seem fair to the audience. Viewers now have to wait until Friday for every new episode, which takes away much of the excitement and anticipation. Many people are likely to criticize this decision because it has diminished one of the main attractions of the series.”
About ‘Gullak Season 5’
Season 5 continues the Mishra family’s journey from where the previous season ended, showing them adapting to new realities while keeping their family values and relationships intact. The most talked-about change this season is on the casting front, as Anant V. Joshi steps into the shoes of Annu Mishra, a role previously brought to life by Vaibhav Raj Gupta over four seasons. Fans will be happy to see the rest of the beloved cast return, with Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Harsh Mayar and Sunita Rajwar back in their familiar roles as Santosh Mishra, Shanti Mishra, Aman Mishra and Bittu Ki Mummy respectively. The season further brings in Shivankit Singh Parihar, Gopal Dutt, Manuj Sharma and Helly Shah as part of the supporting cast.
