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Anant V Joshi on replacing Vaibhav Raj Gupta in Gullak season 5: ‘My intention was never to mimic somebody’

Anant V Joshi on replacing Vaibhav Raj Gupta in Gullak season 5: ‘My intention was never to mimic somebody’

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The fifth season of Gullak has officially arrived, marking nearly half a decade of capturing the rhythms of the middle-class Mishra family. As the beloved series returns to screens, the biggest talking point surrounding this new chapter is the recasting of the eldest son, Annu Mishra. After four seasons of Vaibhav Raj Gupta playing the role, Anant V Joshi has stepped into the character’s shoes. Anant V Joshi and Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu in Gullak web series, In an exclusive sit-down interview with Hindustan Times, the cast, Jameel Khan, Harsh Mayar, Helly Shah, and Anant V Joshi, opened up about navigating this monumental transition, the immense pressure behind the scenes, and why the brotherhood at the core of the show remains as fierce as ever. Stepping into a beloved role Stepping into a character deeply woven into the hearts of viewers is no small feat. Anant V Joshi, fresh off acclaimed performances in 12th Fail and Maamla Legal Hai, admitted that while there was undeniable apprehension, the team undertook a rigorous preparation process long …

Gullak season 5 review: Fresh paint, Wi-Fi and warm performances of Mishra family elevate a safe, predictable season

Gullak season 5 review: Fresh paint, Wi-Fi and warm performances of Mishra family elevate a safe, predictable season

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Gullak season 5 web series review Cast: Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Anant V Joshi, Harsh Mayar, Helly Shah, Sunita Rajwar and Gopal Datt Director: Shreyansh Pandey and Abhay Raut Rating: ★★★ In the fifth season of SonyLIV’s Gullak, a conversation between Shanti Mishra (Geetanjali Kulkarni) and her husband, Santosh (Jameel Khan), beautifully captures the evolving face of India’s middle class. Reflecting on a shift familiar to many modern parents, Shanti notes that while she willingly embraced a life of simple compromises, her children view life through a different lens. Her minor observation that their eldest son, Annu (Anant V Joshi), can no longer sleep comfortably without an air conditioner speaks to a larger generational truth: the baseline for comfort has shifted. Expecting a future daughter-in-law to adapt to past hardships is no longer realistic. Gullak season poster . (SonyLIV) This single piece of dialogue gets to the very core of season 5. The Mishra household is navigating a slow, inevitable transition into modernity where fresh paint, high-speed WiFi, and contemporary appliances upgrade their daily routines, …

Gullak Season 5 review: Smiles come laced with impatience as show leaves middling impact | Web-series News

Gullak Season 5 review: Smiles come laced with impatience as show leaves middling impact | Web-series News

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4 min readJun 5, 2026 11:20 AM IST Gullak Season 5 review: Ghar ki lipaai-putaai se ghar naya jaisa dikhta hai, par hota toh wahi hai na. When Gullak 5 opens, everything feels the same. Well, almost. In that gap nestles both the charm and challenge of this latest edition of the much-loved long-running TVF series, which has jostled, mostly successfully, with how to add a fresh lick of paint to a familiar edifice without changing too much. The House of Mishras, the goings-on in which have been our constant companions since 2019, is undergoing a literal paint-job. Papering over the cracks is not as easy as it appears to be, however: it’s not only Padosan No 1 Bittu Ki Mummy (Sunita Rajwar) who tosses out snarky remarks at the quality of the painting, it feels like every visitor, including an unctuous Mamaji, has the right to take a jibe at it. But the biggest change in this fifth season, a number the team has been excitedly telling us is the first time for an …

Anant V Joshi ‘flattered’ as he plays Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in biopic despite being an ‘outsider’

Anant V Joshi ‘flattered’ as he plays Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in biopic despite being an ‘outsider’

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While he admits that biopics are demanding, actor Anant V Joshi is thrilled to play the lead role in the upcoming biopic on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Actor Anant V Joshi plays Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. in upcoming biopic Anant, who has been noticed for his roles in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2022), 12th Fail (2023), and Maamla Legal Hai (2024), says, “I am eager to do different roles. I feel flattered to get this opportunity, especially since I am not an industry kid or a social media influencer. At a time when we talk about nepotism, outsiders like me getting such an opportunity makes me hopeful.” The movie, titled Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi, is based on author-political analyst Shantanu Gupta’s book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister. It is directed by Ravindra Gautam, who is known for helming Maharani Season 2 (2022) and Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami (2024). The film has been extensively shot in Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) and Lucknow. Ask Anant about biopics connecting with the audience, …

1 year of 12th Fail: 5 lesser-known facts from Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film that will make you rewatch it

1 year of 12th Fail: 5 lesser-known facts from Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film that will make you rewatch it

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Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr, is celebrating one year of its release today, October 27, 2024. The film was hailed significantly for its authentic storytelling and compelling performances by each character. On this special occasion, let’s revisit some of the fascinating trivia associated with the film that you might not know.  12th Fail is a biographical drama film based on the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, who failed his 12th exams. Nevertheless, he braves all the hardships and overcomes the pressures by clearing the country’s toughest competitive exam, UPSC. It also shows how his now wife, Shraddha Joshi, became his support and biggest motivating factor in his journey. 1. Rajkumar Hirani was supposed to direct the 12th Fail According to the official IMDb page of 12th Fail, Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr starrer was initially supposed to be directed by Rajkumar Hirani. However, during the process of film writing with the new writers, Vidhu Vinod Chopra got so attached to the characters that he got interested in …