Anant V Joshi on Gullak Season 5: ‘I Miss Vaibhav Too, But Change Keeps Stories Fresh’
Anant V Joshi steps into the beloved shoes of Anand “Annu” Mishra for Gullak Season 5, replacing Vaibhav Raj Gupta after four seasons of capturing middle-class Mishra family quirks. Fans hit the teaser with honest feels—”Anant Joshi is a good cast but we will miss OG Vaibhav Gupta 😢” and “No hate to him but purane wale anu bhaiya was 🔥”—and Anant owns it fully. “I miss Vaibhav too,” he shared with HT City, noting Vaibhav’s exit last year came from creative differences but sparked no bad blood.
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Why Fans Miss the OG Annu—And Why That’s a Win
Anant gets the nostalgia; it’s human to fear change, especially for a character fans grew up with through relatable brotherly antics and family tiffs. “People are so invested in Gullak and the Mishra parivaar that they’re voicing it—and I’m taking it with all my heart,” he said. No hate rolled his way, just loving misses for Vaibhav’s charm, which Anant sees as the ultimate compliment: “To inherit such a loved role? I’m all heart and can’t wait to see how it’s received.” Social media buzz shows growing acceptance, with many praising his natural fit already.
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Seamless Mishra Family Magic
Fitting in felt effortless for the Maamla Legal Hai!! star, who hails from middle-class roots himself. “We all relate—those small joys, fights over bills, dreams clashing with reality. I felt like I was always there in the Mishra ghar,” Anant explained. The show’s strength lies in its ensemble: Jameel Khan’s goofy dad, Geetanjali Kulkarni’s sharp mom, Harsh Mayar’s shy younger son, Helly Shah’s fresh energy, and Sunita Rajwar’s Bittu ki mummy as his personal fave. “Hits like Panchayat or Gullak work because everyone shines together,” he added.
Season 5 Scoop and Trailer Buzz
Expect more heartfelt chaos when the trailer drops this week—think Annu navigating adulting woes amid family warmth. Anant prepped by bingeing prior seasons, channeling Vaibhav’s essence while adding his spin: more awkward charm, deeper bonds. With TVF’s signature writing, it’s set to blend laughs, tears, and that evergreen small-town vibe. Change is inevitable, Anant reminds us, but for Gullak fans, it’s just the Mishra family growing up—exactly like real life.
