That show was so ahead of it's time! I was blown away by the ritual of 'deer battu' (apologies if I have mispronounced it)...so many customs we do not know exist in our country...I used to watch the show and loved each and every actor from the show...even that Neil Bhatt whom I could never like after the show...the show was purely story driven and felt like a fresh air...
Not just that ... even from emotional pov...
Gulaal was one of those shows that balanced intense drama with genuine emotion so effortlessly. Unlike today’s random chaos on TV, every storyline in Gulaal felt intentional. The characters weren’t just caricatures of “good” or “evil”—they were complex, flawed, relatable humans, struggling with love, ambition, and moral dilemmas.What made it stand out was the depth of its relationships. Friendships, romances, rivalries—they weren’t just for surface-level drama. Each conflict, each tear, each betrayal carried weight because the audience understood the people behind them. There was tension, yes, but it stemmed from real stakes and believable motivations, not just forced twists.
Even the slower, slice-of-life moments were meaningful. Small gestures, fleeting glances, and heartfelt conversations lingered in memory far longer than the loud, over-the-top melodrama we see today. That slow-burn storytelling allowed viewers to connect emotionally, rooting for characters in ways that felt authentic.
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