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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 …

Rajkumar Hirani’s son debuts in Pritam and Pedro; Anant V Joshi lands in Gullak S5 trailer | Entertainment News

Rajkumar Hirani’s son debuts in Pritam and Pedro; Anant V Joshi lands in Gullak S5 trailer | Entertainment News

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The world of entertainment — movies, shows, stand-up comedy — is buzzing with new updates — trailers, songs, teasers, promos, date announcements and more — both in India and internationally. SCREEN Shots brings you up to speed with this round-up of all the latest that you need to know, keep a track on, and need to watch out for. After churning out Hindi cinema’s biggest blockbusters like the Munna Bhai franchise, 3 Idiots, PK, and Sanju, Rajkumar Hirani turns his attention to streaming. The first teaser of Pritam and Pedro, a dramedy series created and produced by Hirani, has been unveiled and it’s all things quirk, just like its title. Arshad Warsi, aka Circuit from the Munna Bhai franchise, reunites with Hirani as he plays Pedro alongside the filmmaker’s son Vir Hirani, who makes his debut as Pritam. Avinash Arun, who has previously helmed fast-paced dark thriller shows like Paatal Lok and School of Lies and melancholic romances like Three of Us, finds an unlikely partner in Rajkumar Hirani here. Besides Hirani’s usual suspect Boman …

‘I miss Vaibhav Raj Gupta too’: Anant V Joshi on becoming the new Annu Mishra in Gullak Season 5 | Exclusive

‘I miss Vaibhav Raj Gupta too’: Anant V Joshi on becoming the new Annu Mishra in Gullak Season 5 | Exclusive

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For the first four seasons of Gullak, the beloved slice-of-life web series, actor Vaibhav Raj Gupta entertained audiences as Anand Mishra aka Annu, the elder son of the Mishra family. So it was a shocker for fans when actor Anant V Joshi was introduced as the new Annu Mishra in the teaser of the fifth season. “I miss Vaibhav too,” says Anant, speaking to us about how audiences have accepted him on social media as the character but do miss Vaibhav, who exited the show last year reportedly due to creative differences. After Vaibhav Raj Gupta’s exit, Anant V Joshi joins Gullak 5 as the new Annu Mishra Under the teaser of the upcoming season, a netizen opined, “Anant Joshi is a good cast but we will miss Og Vaibhav Gupta 😢😢❤️,” whereas another comment read, “No hate to him but purane wale anu bhaiya was 🔥.” Talking about the same, Anant explains, “Obviously, as a viewer it’s very natural to happen. Woh toh hai hi. This was a conversation right from the beginning that …

Gullak Season 5: Vaibhav Raj Gupta replaced by Anant Joshi, fans say ‘It won’t feel the same’ | Web-series News

Gullak Season 5: Vaibhav Raj Gupta replaced by Anant Joshi, fans say ‘It won’t feel the same’ | Web-series News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 06:53 PM IST Gullak has been winning hearts ever since its debut in 2019. After successfully running for four seasons, the beloved family drama is now gearing up for its fifth season. However, before announcing the release date, the makers surprised fans with a major revelation — actor Vaibhav Raj Gupta, who played Anand Mishra aka Annu Mishra, has been replaced. Stepping into the iconic role is Anant Joshi, who gained popularity through shows like Maamla Legal Hai and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein as well as the 2023 film 12th Fail. The makers recently dropped a new teaser entirely dedicated to introducing the newest member of the Mishra family. The teaser begins with Aman returning home from college. As he bends down to touch the feet of his father Santosh Mishra, played by Jameel Khan, Anant dressed in Annu Mishra’s signature style — a checked shirt tucked into formal pants with a belt and a bag slung over his shoulder — walks out of the room and says, “Won’t …