Top 10 Best Indian Family Web Series Like Gullak

Looking for heartwarming, slice-of-life Indian shows to fill the void after Gullak? We’ve rounded up the 10 best family-oriented web series that capture middle-class charm, humor, and everyday drama, perfect for fans of Mishra family’s antics. From nostalgic 90s stories to modern-day familial comedies, these series – on platforms like Prime Video, Hotstar, MX Player and YouTube – offer engaging stories about parents, kids, grandparents and the bonds that tie them together.

In the following list, each entry includes key show details (release, episodes, cast) and highlights what makes it relatable. These series are chosen for their realistic family settings, gentle humor, and emotional warmth – all qualities Gullak viewers love.

Yeh Meri Family (2018–2024, TVF/Amazon Prime)

Yeh Meri Family is a coming-of-age family dramedy set in the 1990s. Created by TVF and Amazon, it follows young Harshu (later Rishi) Awasthi as he grows up in Jaipur’s middle-class Gupta household. The series has 4 seasons (22 episodes) so far. Season 1 (2018) depicts 12-year-old Harshu’s 1998 adventures, while later seasons (on Amazon miniTV) explore life in 1995 through Harshu’s sister Ritika (Hetal Gada) and the family as a whole.

The charm of Yeh Meri Family lies in its nostalgic 90s setting and warm family dynamics. The show is narrated through the eyes of the children (originally Harshu, then Ritika), and features parents Neerja (Juhi Parmar) and Sanjay (Rajesh Kumar) Awasthi with plenty of sibling rivalries and love. It’s often praised for a “heart-warming tale” of an Indian household, portrayed in a relatable, humorous way. Gullak fans will enjoy the show’s everyday slice-of-life humor and emotional family moments.

Key details: 4 seasons (2018–2024), total 22 episodes. Originally on YouTube/TVFPlay, later on Amazon Prime. Cast includes Mona Singh (Season 1 mom), Juhi Parmar and Rajesh Kumar (later seasons), and child actors Vishesh Bansal, Hetal Gada, Anngad Raaj.

The Aam Aadmi Family (2016–2023, ZEE5)

The Aam Aadmi Family is a comedy-drama about the Sharma family of Chandigarh. Over 4 seasons (20 episodes), we see doting father Satendra (Brijendra Kala), mother Madhu (Lubna Salim), mischievous son Bobby (Chandan Anand) and sweet daughter Sonu (Gunjan Malhotra/Saadhika Syal) navigate everyday middle-class life, along with a fun-loving grandmother Daadi (Kamlesh Gill). Originally a YouTube series (by The Timeliners) from 2016–2020, Season 4 premiered on ZEE5 on 24 Nov 2023 after a TVF-ZEE5 partnership was announced.

This series is pure family humor. Each episode shows typical Indian household antics – from exam stress to school projects to cooking mishaps – all with warmth and gentle satire. Critics note it as “the story of a middle-class family” where everyone – even granny – has a personality. The relatable Sharma family’s simple joys and small conflicts make Aam Aadmi Family a heartwarming watch in the same spirit as Gullak.

Key details: 4 seasons, 20 episodes; Season 4 on ZEE5 (Nov 2023). Starring Brijendra Kala, Lubna Salim, Chandan Anand, Kamlesh Gill, plus Saadhika Syal in S4.

Home Shanti (2022, JioHotstar)

Home Shanti is a 6-episode family comedy-drama (Hotstar, 2022) starring Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa as Sarla and Umesh Joshi. It chronicles a middle-class Joshi family in Dehradun trying to build their dream house from scratch. The show’s episodes revolve around humorous incidents – quirky family discussions on the house design, kids wanting crazy amenities, relatives visiting, etc.

Critics called Home Shanti “halka-phulka parivarik” (light-hearted family fare) that is “relatable and mildly amusing”. Reviewers explicitly noted it mimics the Gullak vibe – same close-knit family banter and warmth. Indian Express even said “the series is clearly going for the Gullak vibe…Home Shanti comes off as Gullak lite”. In Home Shanti, like in Gullak, everyday small moments (and disagreements) in an ordinary family are treated with affection. The focus on love and togetherness (earning its tagline “bharpoor pyaar aur samajhdari” each episode) will resonate with Gullak fans.

Key details: 1 season (2022), 6 episodes. Available on JioHotstar. Cast: Supriya Pathak (mother Sarla), Manoj Pahwa (father Umesh), Chakori Dwivedi (daughter Jigyasa), Poojan Chhabra (son Naman).

Dupahiya (2025, Amazon Prime)

Dupahiya is a rural comedy-drama released on Amazon Prime Video in 2025. Set in the fictional Bihar village of Dhadakpur (nicknamed “Belgium of Bihar”), it stars Gajraj Rao as Banwari Jha and Shivani Raghuvanshi as his daughter-in-law Roshni. The plot kicks off when a never-before-seen motorbike (a wedding gift) is stolen 7 days before a wedding. The bride’s family, along with Roshni’s ex-lover, embark on a hilarious chase to find the missing bike.

This show’s charm is its “rural comedy with heart”. The series description calls it a comedy about “the hopes and aspirations of simple people” in a crime-free village. It’s full of quirky village characters and situations (like festival preparations, gossiping neighbors, etc.) and explores family bonds under absurd circumstances. With 9 episodes (Season 1, 2025) and an IMDb rating around 7.4, Dupahiya has won audiences as a “light and interesting” comedy. Fans of Gullak will enjoy its heartfelt small-town humor and warm treatment of family relationships, even as the plot revolves around a stolen bike rather than a piggy bank.

Key details: 1 season (2025), 9 episodes. Available on Amazon Prime. Cast: Gajraj Rao (father Banwari), Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi (daughter-in-law Roshni).

Dupahiya season 2 release date

Dupahiya Season 2 was officially announced by Prime Video with a teaser in March 2026, and it is expected to premiere soon.

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Panchayat (2020–2026, Amazon Prime)

Panchayat is one of the most beloved Indian series on Prime Video. Created by TVF, it stars Jitendra Kumar as Abhishek Tripathi, a young engineering graduate who takes a low-paying job as secretary of a village panchayat in rural Uttar Pradesh. Alongside him are Raghubir Yadav as the village Pradhan and Neena Gupta as his wife, with other local characters forming the ensemble. Over 4 seasons (as of mid-2025), Panchayat follows Abhishek’s misadventures adapting to village life, learning honesty and humility in the process. A fifth season is already on the way.

Despite its titular focus on the village office, Panchayat is very much a family-style dramedy. It explores community bonds, generational gaps, and simple joys (and frustrations) of rural India. The humor is gentle and character-driven – reminiscent of Gullak’s slice-of-life style, but in a village panchayat setting. It has earned widespread critical acclaim for its writing and realism. Panchayat is a longer series (32 episodes so far), but its steady pace and heartwarming cast make it a must-watch.

Key details: 4 seasons, 32 episodes (8 each, released 2020–2025); renewed for Season 5 (2026). Available on Amazon Prime Video. Cast: Jitendra Kumar (Abhishek), Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Chandan Roy, and more.

Ghar Waapsi (2022, Disney+ Hotstar)

Ghar Waapsi is a family drama series from Dice Media (on Hotstar), released July 2022. It follows Shekhar (Vishal Vashishtha), a 28-year-old man who loses his corporate job in Bengaluru and returns home to Indore, hiding the truth from his parents. The Dwivedi family – jovial father Ratanlal (Atul Srivastava), witty mother Madhuvanti (Vibha Chibber), mischievous younger brother Sanju (Saad Bilgrami) and sister Suruchi (Anushka Kaushik) – warmly welcomes Shekhar back.

The series is a modern take on homecoming and family love. According to reviews, Ghar Waapsi is “another heartland story” about familial love and bonding everyone can relate to. It portrays how a nuclear family copes when the eldest son returns unexpectedly – complete with humorous sibling fights, parental hopes for a wedding, and the pressure of career choices. The emphasis on ‘ghar’ (home) and support of loved ones gives the show its emotional core. Ghar Waapsi has earned praise for its “plenty of heart and soul” in the scenes where Shekhar reconnects with each family member. It’s a sweet, feel-good series ideal for Gullak fans who enjoy stories about returning to and rediscovering one’s roots.

Key details: 1 season (2022), 6 episodes. Available on Disney+ Hotstar. Cast: Vishal Vashishtha (Shekhar), Atul Srivastava, Vibha Chibber (parents), Saad Bilgrami, Anushka Kaushik (siblings).

Dhindora (2021, YouTube)

Dhindora is a comedy-drama web series created by popular YouTuber Bhuvan Bam. It was released on his BB Ki Vines YouTube channel in late 2021 (Season 1 has 8 episodes). The story revolves around Babloo, an ordinary man from a middle-class Delhi family, whose life turns upside down when his father Babloo (played by Bam himself) wins a lottery. However, chaos ensues when the lottery is stolen.

What makes Dhindora special (and family-friendly) is that Bhuvan Bam plays almost every character – father, mother, sister, uncle and more – bringing the entire tight-knit family to life. It’s a slapstick yet heartfelt portrayal of everyday people caught in absurd situations. The series was a huge hit – Bam reported it had over 500 million views by mid-2022. Dhindora’s blend of humor, familial relationships, and drama (plus catchy music, courtesy of Bam) gives it a mass appeal similar to Gullak, albeit with a more overt comedy style.

Key details: 1 season (2021), 8 episodes of ~20min. Free on BB Ki Vines YouTube. Bhuvan Bam stars in multiple roles, with Gayatri Bhardwaj and others in supporting parts.

Dhindhora 2 release date

Dhindora Season 2 has been officially announced by Netflix and Bhuvan Bam as part of Netflix’s 2026 lineup. While an exact premiere date is still under wraps, the series is expected to arrive in the second half of 2026.

The new season is already in production and promises a bigger, more ambitious story while bringing back the chaos and comedy that made the original Dhindora a fan favorite.

Very Parivarik (2024, TVF YouTube Weekly Show)

Very Parivarik is a short-format family comedy series (a TVF weekly show launched in 2024). Each episode (on YouTube) portrays a humorous scenario of everyday family life – for example, visiting in-laws, dealing with quirky neighbours or odd relatives, and so on. Though not on a major OTT platform, it has gained attention for its sharp satire on modern desi family dynamics. The show’s tagline suggests it tackles typical Indian familial chaos (“parents meeting a modern couple” etc.).

The cast includes TVF actors like Srishti Rindani, Kanupriya Pandit and others. Very Parivarik stands out as a quick, bite-sized watch (episodes are a few minutes long) for viewers who enjoy Gullak’s take on daily family humor. Its skit-like approach focuses on the everyday absurdities of Indian households with a fresh, youthful tone. (As a weekly YouTube series, it’s easily accessible and free to watch, making it a handy recommendation for fans looking for more family-themed laughs.)

What The Folks (2017–2020, Dice Media/MX Player)

What The Folks! is a Dice Media series (free on MX Player and YouTube) spanning 3 seasons (2017–2020). It humorously explores the classic “in-law” situation from both sides. Season 1 follows Nikhil (Veer Rajwant Singh), a young man who moves into his in-laws’ home and learns to bond with his wife’s quirky family. Season 2 focuses on Anita (Eisha Chopra), and her relationship with her own in-laws (mother-in-law Vandu, played by Renuka Shahane) as she navigates family expectations. Season 3 brings these characters together, with both Nikhil and Anita adjusting to life as a married couple.

The strength of What The Folks! is its insight into multi-generational families and breaking stereotypes. As one reviewer put it, it’s a journey of “how modern families are breaking stereotypes, overcoming generation gaps, and growing to love one another”. In every season, generous helpings of comedy are mixed with the warmth of familial love. Watch for tender moments (and many sitcom-style gags) as parents and in-laws learn to accept the new generation. Viewers who loved Gullak’s family-first tone will appreciate this fresh take on relatable domestic stories.

Key details: 3 seasons (2017–2020), each 8–10 episodes. Originally on YouTube/MX Player. Cast includes Veer Rajwant Singh, Renuka Shahane, Shishir Sharma, Eisha Chopra, Kriti Vij, and others.

Gram Chikitsalay (2025, Amazon Prime Video)

Gram Chikitsalay (2025) is a TVF comedy-drama on Prime Video, co-created by Deepak Mishra (of Panchayat) and Arunabh Kumar. It stars Amol Parashar as Dr. Prabhat Sinha, a young, idealistic doctor who takes charge of a neglected rural Primary Health Centre in a North Indian village. Supporting him are Anandeshwar Dwivedi and veteran actor Vinay Pathak as village locals and staff. The series has 1 season (2025, 5 episodes).

This show fits our list because it’s another charming rural slice-of-life tale – think Panchayat, but in a medical setting. Critics note its “sharp detail and humour” in showing village life (TOI gave it 4/5). The premise highlights how Dr. Prabhat learns from the community even as he tries to heal it. Like Gullak, Gram Chikitsalay uses light comedy to show everyday relationships and cultural clashes (the city doctor vs. villagers). It’s less about a single nuclear family and more about the community-as-family, but the heartfelt portrayal of ordinary people battling bureaucracy and superstitions rings true to the Gullak ethos.

Key details: 1 season (2025), 5 episodes. On Amazon Prime Video (in Hindi). Cast: Amol Parashar (Dr. Prabhat), Vinay Pathak, Anandeshwar Dwivedi. Note: Reviews are mixed – TOI praises its humor, while some critics felt it lacked Panchayat’s finesse – but audiences may enjoy its gentle humor and social message.

Gram Chikitsalaya season 2 Release date

Gram Chikitsalay Season 2 has been officially confirmed and is set to premiere on June 23, 2026. The new season will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Following the success of Season 1, Dr. Prabhat’s journey returns with a fresh chapter and new challenges.

Why These Indian family web series like Gullak Shows Matter to Viewers

Cultural Connection: All of these series center on relatable Indian family settings – be it a small-town home, a village panchayat office, or a dilapidated clinic – and depict familiar customs, values and issues. Viewers often see their own lives reflected onscreen: from college pressures and arranged marriage talk to kids bickering or elders giving advice. This authenticity builds a strong emotional bond with the audience.

Family Viewing: Because they’re wholesome and age-appropriate, these series are ideal for watching with parents, kids or siblings. They carry positive messages about togetherness and compassion. For example, Gullak-style lessons about honesty or empathy come through naturally in each show’s plot.

Escapist Comfort: In our busy lives, these shows provide comfort and light-hearted escapism. They remind us of simpler times (as in Yeh Meri Family) or universal family love (Ghar Waapsi, Aam Aadmi Family), making them perfect feel-good entertainment. The balance of humor and heart keeps the mood gentle yet engaging.

Rising Popularity: The success of Gullak has shown that there’s a huge audience for well-written family dramas. These 10 series leverage that trend – multiple seasons indicate that viewers are tuning in. Their availability on accessible platforms (many free or ad-supported) also helps spread word-of-mouth.

In short, these shows resonate because they celebrate everyday India. They blend nostalgia, humor, and drama in a way that feels both entertaining and meaningful. For Indian OTT viewers, they represent a growing category of “parivarik” content that emphasizes emotion and relatability over blockbuster spectacle.

Ok finally

For fans of Gullak, this list offers a rich lineup of alternatives. Whether you want to laugh at endearing family squabbles (Home Shanti, Dhindora), enjoy nostalgic childhood memories (Yeh Meri Family, Ghar Waapsi), or see warm rural life tales (Panchayat, Gram Chikitsalay, Dupahiya), there’s something here for every mood. Each series has its own flavor – some are lighter comedies, others delve into social themes – but all share the core “middle-class Indian family” sensibility. Dive into these shows one by one (they’re binge-friendly), and you’ll likely find yourself invested in their characters just as much as the Mishras of Gullak.

Watching these series also broadens the horizon of Indian web content. They prove that powerful stories need not be grand; often, the story of an ordinary family is the story worth telling. Enjoy the journey into these heartfelt worlds, and welcome more warm moments into your watchlist!