What a wonderful show. It is a perfect family show focusing on a family's quest to build their home sweet home. The casting is perfect. Manoj Pahwa, Supriya Pathak Kapoor, Chakori Dwivedi & Poojan Chhabra make up this hugely "everyday" family. Supriya is about to retire as a government school vice-principal & thus the family embarks to build their dream home once they vacate their mom's government quarters. The story deals with their trials & tribulations in their attempt to build their home sweet home. Special mention to Happy Ranajit as Pappu Pathak, the contractor. This is one happy go lucky, slice of life series. Recommended.
29 Reviews
Slice of everyday family life - Building a dream home sweet home!
cakartikiyer11 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Short and Sweet
vishnubmandole11 May 2022
Home Shanti is about a middle-class family trying to make the process of building their dream home as smooth as possible.
In the process of building there's home we can able to see there bonding between them, struggle to build home and many more things.
In the process of building there's home we can able to see there bonding between them, struggle to build home and many more things.
Not brilliant but sweet, homely, light-hearted
drkavitha_k9 May 2022
It's a nice, simple, easy-going series showing a middle-class family's trials of building their modest home. Everyday casual situations between a close knit family portrayed well..two things that stand out for me is the way they show the slowly strengthening of family bonds, how their relationship matures and the excellent performance by the young adults..so its not just the 2 stalwarts carrying the shown on their own. Anything to do with Nidhi Bisht and Biswapati Sarkar can never fail to entertain. Don't miss it.
Best family show...
varshneypraveen6 May 2022
Finished all the episodes continuously. Shows the life of a middle class family. It will give same feelings like Gullak. Many of the instance are similar to things which happens in every middle class family. Wonderfully shown. Simply marvellous. Rollercoaster ride of emotional, funny. Leaves a smile on your face.
Hilarious Family Drama that will tickle the Nostalgia mode
yashipro8 May 2022
A 100% must watch, complete family entertainer. Truly a lovely watch, a good call to have sit with parents and siblings and watch this. PoshamPa Pictures makes hell of the relatable content, this is a story with how much difficulty a middle class family builds a home. With every episode, we remembered similar episodes that actually happened with us while building our own home. It shows the ugly yet lovely siblings spats in a wonderful fashion.
It will surely take you down the memory lane of the times you had while building you abode with your family.
It will surely take you down the memory lane of the times you had while building you abode with your family.
Home shanti
Dhaval_Forever8 May 2022
Simply superb - Must watch
bhushanhirlekar22 May 2022
This series will definitely give you happiness. Amazingly written and acting is too good. Don't miss it. The episodes are not too long. All the characters in the series connect with each other so well and most of you would connect with your life too. Enjoy.
Very refreshing.
pankajyulu14 May 2022
With the arrival of OTT i have been always wondering why its cluttered with violent and nudity filled shows.
Nothing for family watch devoid of abusive language though there are very few exceptions but nothing so great .
This show Home Shanti has been really refreshing and casting/acting has been really top notch.
Plus without inducing forced nostalgia this is based on current context and its makes it even more likeable.
Perfect family watch.. :)
Nothing for family watch devoid of abusive language though there are very few exceptions but nothing so great .
This show Home Shanti has been really refreshing and casting/acting has been really top notch.
Plus without inducing forced nostalgia this is based on current context and its makes it even more likeable.
Perfect family watch.. :)
It didn't live up to my expectaions, but definitely put a smile on my face.
Perspicuity15 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The founding members of The Viral Fever (TVF) got together because they had the same vision and similar thought process. They may have parted ways now, but since they belong to the same school of thought, their creative endeavours are bound to have some sort of similarity, as is evident from Home Shanti. While watching Home Shanti, you might think that it's a TVF show, but it's not, it has actually been made by Posham Pa Pictures, the new production house formed by Sameer Saxena, Saurabh Khanna, Amit Golani and Biswapati Sarkar. An easy way of describing 'Home Shanti' would be that it's 'Gullak' with an urban setting, and just like Gullak, 'Home Shanti' too seems to be heavily inspired from 'Wagle Ki Duniya' and 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi'.
It is often said that sitcoms that became popular in the 80's and 90's wouldn't have worked in the current era, but shows like Yeh Meri Family and Gullak have proved that good content will always stand the test of time. What also helps is that OTT space is filled with edgy content, and there is a vacuum of these kind of shows. These shows may be bracketed as family shows, but they are very different from the soap operas made by the likes of Ekta Kapoor on Indian television. Shows like Gullak, Yeh Meri Family and Home Shanti are more realistic in nature and characters in these shows talk and behave like normal people, people you may have seen or met in your real life.
A great outcome of the digital revolution taking place in India in the OTT space, is that a lot of deserving actors are getting work opportunities that perhaps movies could never provide them with. Indian shows and movies have completely sidelined the senior actors and most of them are just used to fill in the blanks, but fortunately OTT space is not only offering them better roles, but in some cases they even get to play the lead, like Home Shanti. After delivering a stunning performance in Tabbar, Supriya Pathak returns to play the affable Sarla Joshi and has delivered a top quality performance as always. Manoj Pahwa is extremely believable as the shy poet who loves to laze around and spend every day as a Sunday. I was really happy to see Chalori Dwivedi in this series, because it's been such a long time since I saw her in 'Baked'. Chakori has such a wonderful screen presence, I just don't understand why isn't she a part of more shows. Poojan Chhabra is an absolute scene stealer, what a brilliant casting choice. It is often joked that perhaps the creators of Stranger Things picked Gaten Mattarazzo straight from the 80's, similarly i feel like the creators of Home Shanti picked Poojan straight from the 90's. For those unaware, Poojan also made an appearance in the first season of Kota Factory, he was the overconfident student who failed to solve even a single question. Happy Ranajit as Pappu Pathak is another outstanding performer of the show, every time he comes on screen you know it's going to be a lot of fun to watch.
A good thing about this show is that it keeps things light at all times, the screenplay never gets melodramatic and characters are never allowed to go over the top. Every episode is just about 30 minutes long and remains an engaging watch throughout it's runtime. A key negative aspect of the show is that a number of things happen purely out of convenience, I don't think real life is that easy. The screenplay of this show lacks the depth that something like a 'Gullak' had, which allowed us to understand the psyche of the characters. Home Shanti is a slice of life comedy drama, in which you will find likeable characters facing relatable circumstances, but unfortunately is let down by a script that never rises above mediocrity. The story doesn't touch your heart or move you the way 'Yeh Meri Family' or 'Gullak' did.
Despite the shortcomings, I would still recommend everyone to watch this show. It may not be a great show, but it definitely is a good show that has some fantastic actors and is bound to put a smile on your face, and the best part is that you can watch it with you entire family, which is a rarity in the times we live in.
It is often said that sitcoms that became popular in the 80's and 90's wouldn't have worked in the current era, but shows like Yeh Meri Family and Gullak have proved that good content will always stand the test of time. What also helps is that OTT space is filled with edgy content, and there is a vacuum of these kind of shows. These shows may be bracketed as family shows, but they are very different from the soap operas made by the likes of Ekta Kapoor on Indian television. Shows like Gullak, Yeh Meri Family and Home Shanti are more realistic in nature and characters in these shows talk and behave like normal people, people you may have seen or met in your real life.
A great outcome of the digital revolution taking place in India in the OTT space, is that a lot of deserving actors are getting work opportunities that perhaps movies could never provide them with. Indian shows and movies have completely sidelined the senior actors and most of them are just used to fill in the blanks, but fortunately OTT space is not only offering them better roles, but in some cases they even get to play the lead, like Home Shanti. After delivering a stunning performance in Tabbar, Supriya Pathak returns to play the affable Sarla Joshi and has delivered a top quality performance as always. Manoj Pahwa is extremely believable as the shy poet who loves to laze around and spend every day as a Sunday. I was really happy to see Chalori Dwivedi in this series, because it's been such a long time since I saw her in 'Baked'. Chakori has such a wonderful screen presence, I just don't understand why isn't she a part of more shows. Poojan Chhabra is an absolute scene stealer, what a brilliant casting choice. It is often joked that perhaps the creators of Stranger Things picked Gaten Mattarazzo straight from the 80's, similarly i feel like the creators of Home Shanti picked Poojan straight from the 90's. For those unaware, Poojan also made an appearance in the first season of Kota Factory, he was the overconfident student who failed to solve even a single question. Happy Ranajit as Pappu Pathak is another outstanding performer of the show, every time he comes on screen you know it's going to be a lot of fun to watch.
A good thing about this show is that it keeps things light at all times, the screenplay never gets melodramatic and characters are never allowed to go over the top. Every episode is just about 30 minutes long and remains an engaging watch throughout it's runtime. A key negative aspect of the show is that a number of things happen purely out of convenience, I don't think real life is that easy. The screenplay of this show lacks the depth that something like a 'Gullak' had, which allowed us to understand the psyche of the characters. Home Shanti is a slice of life comedy drama, in which you will find likeable characters facing relatable circumstances, but unfortunately is let down by a script that never rises above mediocrity. The story doesn't touch your heart or move you the way 'Yeh Meri Family' or 'Gullak' did.
Despite the shortcomings, I would still recommend everyone to watch this show. It may not be a great show, but it definitely is a good show that has some fantastic actors and is bound to put a smile on your face, and the best part is that you can watch it with you entire family, which is a rarity in the times we live in.
A Hilarious And Poetic Family Entertainer That Will Make You Feel At Home!
SAMTHEBESTEST6 May 2022
Home Shanti (2022)
Series Review -
A Hilarious And Poetic Family Entertainer That Will Make You Feel At Home!
There aren't many web series that have funny family products that you can watch with your family and laugh with them. Family dramas aren't new to Bollywood. We have had big hits and many popular films made over the years, and they still enjoy a cult following. In the 90s, everything was going great for this genre, especially with Hum Apke Hai Kaun (1994), which set the benchmark for such films, but in recent times, such films are being missed badly. With Home Shanti, Hotstar Specials brings you the medicine for that illness, and believe me, it is damn too effective. Home Shanti is exquisitely funny, vibrant, humourous and, most importantly, it has its heart in the right place.
Home Shanti hasn't got any extraordinary story, but a simple one, which is both simpler and more fulfilling. This 6-episode series is about the Joshi family, who intend to build a new home. Sarla Joshi (Supriya Pathak) is a school vice principal, and her husband, Umesh Joshi (Umesh Pahwa), is an unknown poet. They have a daughter, Jigyasa (Chakori Dwivedi), and a son, Naman (Poojan Chhabra), who are just like any other siblings, always fighting and loving each other. The series follows them on their journey of building a new home, the challenges they face, how they stand together in the face of adversity, and how much they learn about family values in pretty exciting and funny ways.
Supriya Pathak as Sarla will remind you of any passionate working-class wife and mother who is also a great housewife. She is brilliant with her accent, that typical wanna-be-strict-mommy kind of thing, and the wanna-be-perfect woman stuff. Manoj Pahwa is always a treat to watch in such funny roles. That hidden poet he portrays is definitely lovable. Also, his narration in the ending portion of every episode will leave you spellbound. The young brigade, Chakori and Poojan, will make a direct connection with every young viewer, especially the siblings. All the four members of the family have hilarious one-liners of their own, and they just don't stop throwing them at you.
The screenplay of Home Shanti keeps you engaged without any out-of-this-world theories. It's so grounded and relatable that you will feel at home. Watching this series with your family will be an unforgettable experience because you will find yourself in the shoes of one of the reel-life characters. A grand salute to the entire unit of writing, screenwriting, and dialogue writing. Home Shanti has impeccable humour, which is hard to beat and hard to find nowadays. While most of the web series are geared towards vulgar and adult material, Home Shanti provides you with a family entertainer and how. The poetic features of the series not only entertain you, but they also teach you a lot about family and relationships.
Aakanksha Dua deserves to be hailed for cracking the perfect formula of a modern-day family entertainer. It seems like ages since we got such an enchanting family comedy that is so relevant and mesmerizing. I was laughing so loudly at moments and was so hooked on the story that I kept reminding myself that this is a series, not a film. Such was the grip and hold Aakanksha had on the narrative. I was like, why is it not a film? This should have been it. Dear Aakanksha, why? We need a family film so badly in today's time. Why didn't you come earlier when Bollywood was busy tearing family films into pieces? Better late than never! That's all I can say. Home Shanti is a must watch shanti-filled (peaceful) break from all the crappy, loud, vulgar, and useless series we see nowadays, so please make sure that you don't miss it. It may create a small chaos for a moment in your family, but at the end of it, there will be nothing but SHANTI..!
RATING - 6.5/10*
A Hilarious And Poetic Family Entertainer That Will Make You Feel At Home!
There aren't many web series that have funny family products that you can watch with your family and laugh with them. Family dramas aren't new to Bollywood. We have had big hits and many popular films made over the years, and they still enjoy a cult following. In the 90s, everything was going great for this genre, especially with Hum Apke Hai Kaun (1994), which set the benchmark for such films, but in recent times, such films are being missed badly. With Home Shanti, Hotstar Specials brings you the medicine for that illness, and believe me, it is damn too effective. Home Shanti is exquisitely funny, vibrant, humourous and, most importantly, it has its heart in the right place.
Home Shanti hasn't got any extraordinary story, but a simple one, which is both simpler and more fulfilling. This 6-episode series is about the Joshi family, who intend to build a new home. Sarla Joshi (Supriya Pathak) is a school vice principal, and her husband, Umesh Joshi (Umesh Pahwa), is an unknown poet. They have a daughter, Jigyasa (Chakori Dwivedi), and a son, Naman (Poojan Chhabra), who are just like any other siblings, always fighting and loving each other. The series follows them on their journey of building a new home, the challenges they face, how they stand together in the face of adversity, and how much they learn about family values in pretty exciting and funny ways.
Supriya Pathak as Sarla will remind you of any passionate working-class wife and mother who is also a great housewife. She is brilliant with her accent, that typical wanna-be-strict-mommy kind of thing, and the wanna-be-perfect woman stuff. Manoj Pahwa is always a treat to watch in such funny roles. That hidden poet he portrays is definitely lovable. Also, his narration in the ending portion of every episode will leave you spellbound. The young brigade, Chakori and Poojan, will make a direct connection with every young viewer, especially the siblings. All the four members of the family have hilarious one-liners of their own, and they just don't stop throwing them at you.
The screenplay of Home Shanti keeps you engaged without any out-of-this-world theories. It's so grounded and relatable that you will feel at home. Watching this series with your family will be an unforgettable experience because you will find yourself in the shoes of one of the reel-life characters. A grand salute to the entire unit of writing, screenwriting, and dialogue writing. Home Shanti has impeccable humour, which is hard to beat and hard to find nowadays. While most of the web series are geared towards vulgar and adult material, Home Shanti provides you with a family entertainer and how. The poetic features of the series not only entertain you, but they also teach you a lot about family and relationships.
Aakanksha Dua deserves to be hailed for cracking the perfect formula of a modern-day family entertainer. It seems like ages since we got such an enchanting family comedy that is so relevant and mesmerizing. I was laughing so loudly at moments and was so hooked on the story that I kept reminding myself that this is a series, not a film. Such was the grip and hold Aakanksha had on the narrative. I was like, why is it not a film? This should have been it. Dear Aakanksha, why? We need a family film so badly in today's time. Why didn't you come earlier when Bollywood was busy tearing family films into pieces? Better late than never! That's all I can say. Home Shanti is a must watch shanti-filled (peaceful) break from all the crappy, loud, vulgar, and useless series we see nowadays, so please make sure that you don't miss it. It may create a small chaos for a moment in your family, but at the end of it, there will be nothing but SHANTI..!
RATING - 6.5/10*
The very first episode is repulsive.
nipunnews15 May 2022
The makers of this web series have tried to imitate successful 'Gullak', but unlike 'Gullak' every character is irritating here. Nobody in the family seems to be worried about the pooja, which appears like a burden on them. Even the pandit ji is making jokes on rituals. In 'Gullak' viewers fell in love with the Mishra family in the very first episode. The members of Joshi family in 'Home Shanti' do not attract like them.
Great show and the casting of the family is apt too!
chhaaphotos16 May 2022
This is a show which was really needed in these times where there are alot of dark shows are being made and as i can see people are comparing this show with gullak. I feel it's totally a different show from gullak the genre is same and comes on giving a light hearted good vibe show but the stories and characters are different and all the actors have given justice to their characters be it naman,jigyasa,umesha and sarla
I loved namans character because i can relate to it as i have seen kids like him in my family also the depth the actor have added in the character as you can see he have got the goofyness into it and the sweetness but also cares for the family thinks about his sister and he is always there although he spoils most of the things but yeah that's how he is hahaha.
A gust of fresh and fragrant air😃
yagyaseni-2029731 May 2022
I chanced upon this show on Hotstar and thought to give it a try because of the two gem actors-- Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa. But I was in for a big surprise. The whole creative team of this webseries is supremely talented. Each episode is a realistic and heartwarming yet simple story of the life of Joshi family. It is so gladdening to find that without using a single expletive or double meaning phrase or cheap slapstic tactic, every dialogue, every situation and the very characters produce so much humour that you would just want to laugh heartily while you try not to be angry at their stupid capers.
Fantastic acting by the central characters and super supporting team of creators👏👏👏 A million thanks to you Joshi family👍
Fantastic acting by the central characters and super supporting team of creators👏👏👏 A million thanks to you Joshi family👍
One of the best 👍💯 show
amanissar-8649028 May 2022
Very good series
shovonbhattacharjee24 June 2022
Superb!!
samgh-347941 June 2022
If you want something refreshing, go for it. Absolutely loved the entire show right from the very first frame. It's a simple but very well executed family drama that doesn't give you any dull moment. Filled with light hearted, humorous and meaningful moments which are so relatable. These kinda shows deserve all the credit in the world. And when you have 2 veterans in Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa, its surely gonna give you something worth your time. The 2 actors who played their kids too portrayed their roles pretty nicely. Overall a brilliant show that you can watch with the entire family..
Highly enjoyable light hearted series
Biswas_20 June 2022
I watched this web series today, more than a month after it released because, generally i watch them instantly when they release but this time some "useless" (reference ya!😂) reviewer on YouTube said "it is not that good". Today when I watched it, i find it to be sooooo good!!
It has comedy, it has poems, it has some light halke fulke drama , all that you need for a perfect light hearted family drama. Everything works in this series. It definitely gives off a TVF series vibes and it is hard to believe it isn't one but anyways, every episode is super enjoyable thanks to the funny brother sister banters that we see in every household, a poet father and a vice principal like mother.
Performances are just electrifying. Before i go to the veterans, i would take a few minutes to appreciate the extraordinary performances by Chakori Dwivedy (Jigyasa) and Poojan Chabbra ( Naman) , the brother sister duo who were so enjoyable to watch. They literally took the scenes to next level and of course, aiding them were the veterans, Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa. Supporting cast including the guy who played Pappu Pathak, Nidhi Bisht and Biswapati Sarkar (these two are from TVF ) all have done superb job.
Overall, it does have the Gullak vibes in it but comparing to it is not good just because it does not belong to TVF. Home Shanti has made a place of its own in my heart and I am eagerly waiting for a more entertaining second season as we will see the grandmother create mayhem in the house.
It has comedy, it has poems, it has some light halke fulke drama , all that you need for a perfect light hearted family drama. Everything works in this series. It definitely gives off a TVF series vibes and it is hard to believe it isn't one but anyways, every episode is super enjoyable thanks to the funny brother sister banters that we see in every household, a poet father and a vice principal like mother.
Performances are just electrifying. Before i go to the veterans, i would take a few minutes to appreciate the extraordinary performances by Chakori Dwivedy (Jigyasa) and Poojan Chabbra ( Naman) , the brother sister duo who were so enjoyable to watch. They literally took the scenes to next level and of course, aiding them were the veterans, Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa. Supporting cast including the guy who played Pappu Pathak, Nidhi Bisht and Biswapati Sarkar (these two are from TVF ) all have done superb job.
Overall, it does have the Gullak vibes in it but comparing to it is not good just because it does not belong to TVF. Home Shanti has made a place of its own in my heart and I am eagerly waiting for a more entertaining second season as we will see the grandmother create mayhem in the house.
Impressed
dsinghsahab17 May 2022
Kya Banaye ho bhai
aayushtewari-141494 August 2022
Honestly, whose life story inspired you to write this totally baseless series.
One of the reviewers has used the word 'repulsive' some where here. That is just the right word used for this series. All characters seem to fake their role.
In episode 1 did you actually expect us to ROFL when the priest started jumping after watching snake. What do you think, we are in Doordarshan Era.
Aur ye Tarai wala episode kya tha bhai..Tarai .. Tarai...Tarai.... Tarai pe episode bana diye yar.
One of the reviewers has used the word 'repulsive' some where here. That is just the right word used for this series. All characters seem to fake their role.
In episode 1 did you actually expect us to ROFL when the priest started jumping after watching snake. What do you think, we are in Doordarshan Era.
Aur ye Tarai wala episode kya tha bhai..Tarai .. Tarai...Tarai.... Tarai pe episode bana diye yar.
Awesome pure family series
rankit-thakkar15 July 2022
This show is such a heartwarming show with a beautiful cast!
artibabbar-6892416 May 2022
Lovedd loved lovedd the Joshi Family! The family is a mixture of all emotions the cuteness of manoj sir , the strictness plus the way she cares about the family and being the breadearner of the family played by supriya pathak ji. The Naughtiness of naman plus how he always gets into the trouble unintentionally and how cutely he make his ways through it also getting mature with time understanding the family needs and being with them wonderfully played by the actor Poojan Chhabra would love to watch him moreee on screen. Even his sister chakori dwivedi have done a great job loved there brother sister duo would wanna watch them more on screen .
The contractor happy ranajit have also done a great job ! The bond with umesh and how clear he is with his things plus he also feels like a part of their family and how the family also accepts him. Beautifully written .... All this happenes in a middle classs family!
Loved the direction by akkanksha dua and creation by Nidhi bisht ,amit golani ,sameer saxena,biswapati sarkar,saurabh khanna.
The contractor happy ranajit have also done a great job ! The bond with umesh and how clear he is with his things plus he also feels like a part of their family and how the family also accepts him. Beautifully written .... All this happenes in a middle classs family!
Loved the direction by akkanksha dua and creation by Nidhi bisht ,amit golani ,sameer saxena,biswapati sarkar,saurabh khanna.
Love the whole Series
kamakshirakholia16 May 2022
Awesome and very inspiring series . Full of entertainment and emotions . I loves it . It deserves 10 star rating . All the actors and actresses have given their best to make us happy , entertain the audience and give a very good lesson to the world.
Making fun of rituals
anthapar30 May 2022
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