Anant V Joshi Replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra in Gullak Season 5
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Anant V Joshi Replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra in Gullak Season 5

The popular Sony LIV series "Gullak" is returning for its fifth season with a significant casting change. Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Anand "Annu" Mishra, the eldest son in the Mishra family. The show, produced by The Viral Fever and created by Shreyansh Pandey, continues to depict relatable middle-class Indian life with warmth and humor. Joshi expressed enthusiasm about portraying a more mature phase of Annu's character. The core cast, including Jameel Khan and Geetanjali Kulkarni, returns, with the new season set to premiere soon.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
73%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 8 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 16 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily focuses on entertainment news without political content. Coverage centers on casting changes and show details, reflecting perspectives from producers, actors, and fans. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints, as the sources emphasize the show's cultural and artistic aspects.

Sentiment — Positive (73/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement about the new season and the actor's enthusiasm. While some fan reactions express nostalgia or concern over the casting change, the tone remains respectful and supportive, focusing on the show's continued appeal and the new actor's connection to the role.

How 15 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnow7 Feel-Good TVF Series As Good As GullakCenterPositive
timesnow7 Feel-Good TVF Series As Good As GullakCenterPositive
timesnow7 Feel-Good TVF Series As Good As GullakCenterPositive
indiatvnewsGullak Season 5 announced: Actor Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra in new seasonCenterPositive
indianexpressGullak Season 5: Vaibhav Raj Gupta replaced by Anant Joshi, fans say 'It won't feel the same'CenterNeutral
thehindu'Gullak' season 5: Anant Joshi joins the cast of Sony LIV's comedy seriesCenterPositive
ndtvi Gullak i Season 5: Anant V Joshi Joins As Annu Mishra, Replaces Vaibhav Raj GuptaCenterPositive
timesnowGullak 5: Maamla Legal Hai's Anant V Joshi Officially Joins Mishra FamilyCenterPositive
moneycontrolGullak returns with season 5, Anant V. Joshi steps into Annu Bhaiya's role- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
economictimesGullak Season 5 OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Jameel Khan's popular family series? New cast, plot, number of episodesCenterPositive
news18Gullak season 5: Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj GuptaCenterPositive
indiatodayGullak Season 5: Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu MishraCenterPositive
news18Vaibhav Raj Gupta Exits Gullak? Anant V Joshi Steps In As Annu Mishra In Season 5CenterPositive
thetribuneAnant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra in Gullak season 5 - The TribuneCenterPositive
news18Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra in ''Gullak'' season 5CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 8 May, 05:24 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news188 May, 05:24 am
    Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra in ''Gullak'' season 5
  2. 2
    thetribune8 May, 06:13 am
    Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra in Gullak season 5 - The Tribune
  3. 3
    news188 May, 06:36 am
    Vaibhav Raj Gupta Exits Gullak? Anant V Joshi Steps In As Annu Mishra In Season 5
  4. 4
    indiatoday8 May, 07:08 am
    Gullak Season 5: Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta as Annu Mishra
  5. 5
    news188 May, 08:49 am
    Gullak season 5: Anant V Joshi replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta
  6. 6
    economictimes8 May, 10:01 am
    Gullak Season 5 OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Jameel Khan's popular family series? New cast, plot, number of episodes
  7. 7
    moneycontrol8 May, 10:23 am
    Gullak returns with season 5, Anant V. Joshi steps into Annu Bhaiya's role- Moneycontrol.com
  8. 8
    timesnow8 May, 10:58 am
    Gullak 5: Maamla Legal Hai's Anant V Joshi Officially Joins Mishra Family
  9. 9
    ndtv8 May, 11:00 am
    i Gullak i Season 5: Anant V Joshi Joins As Annu Mishra, Replaces Vaibhav Raj Gupta
  10. 10
    thehindu8 May, 12:36 pm
    'Gullak' season 5: Anant Joshi joins the cast of Sony LIV's comedy series

Lens Score breakdown

33/100
Public interest17/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
16
Last analysed
8 May 2026
Key entities
GullakSonyLIVThe Viral FeverJameel KhanGeetanjali KulkarniHarsh MayarAnant V JoshiSunita RajwarIndiaDrama (film and television)Streaming mediaSlice of life