Review By Kamal K
Gullak Season 2 doesn't try to be more glorious than it's predecessor and that is where all the magic happens. The creators stay true to the standard the first season had set and weave the narrative by that. Even if there is an update, it sticks to the promise of being real and by the end of season 2, Mishras are your neighbours and I cannot wait to see them again already. The shows grows horizontally rather than vertically, and it is a wise decision to make.
Director Palash Vaswani gives emotions freehand to flow, but also keeps a check that the drama is not overdone. This is one of those shows that might have most number of improvisation moments. If not, kudos to the team. Some moments stay with you. Be it Annu holding back his tears by the end, or papa looking at mummy with self regret as she does cost-cutting to save a penny. As said we at some point have lived this and that is what connects.
Gullak Season 2 is a vehicle that has all its wheels at the same wavelength. We don't get to witness actor actually indulge in 'jugalbandi' on screen, and when we do, we are up for a brilliant experience. Geetanjali Kulkarni as mummy is pitch-perfect. Jameel Khan as papa can represent adorable fathers forever. Vaibhav Raj Gupta has a range of emotions and the best comic time as Annu and I would want to see him do more. Harsh Mayar uses his blank face as a tool and adds a layer to Aman. Special mention to Sunita Rajwar who is hilarious in her limited screentime.
The theme music has been a gem of a song since Season 1. Second season gave me a Kailash Kher track and I cannot take that out of my mind.
The format of the show goes by one conflict per episode. I can think that the first season was made in that way thinking of a limited series. We are now digging deep, maybe connecting the narrative will make it smoother.
Last Words:
Amidst the content that's gory, dark and heavy, Gullak Season 2 is the dessert we all deserve. It's heartwarming and soothing.