Gourav Gopal Jha

Set in quaint by-lanes in the heart of India, Gullak is a collection of disarming and relatable tales of the Mishra family.

In a city of coaching centers known to train India’s finest collegiate minds, an earnest but unexceptional student and his friends navigate campus life.

Set in the summer of 1998 it is a story about conflicting emotions towards family members from the eyes of a twelve year old.

Rishabh and Surbhi, two young individuals, find themselves at the crossroads of an arranged marriage. The story unfolds in two timelines: one in Mumbai, in the past, and another in Madhya Pradesh, where their families meet. In Mumbai, they find themselves alone in his room due to the lockdown, creating a pivotal moment in their relationship. In the present, Rishabh is hesitant to reveal his past with Surbhi to their families, his being a much more traditional one, fearing disapproval.

Mariam, a young poetess, finds herself trapped in a sleepy town, where every young girl's future lies in wedlock. Mariam hopes to find her freedom against all odds, by uploading her poetry on the internet through an anonymous account.Along with her band of misfits - Robo and Psy, Mariam discovers the power of her poetry and her own voice.

Weekends have been the glimmer of hope for the working youth. Kevin, PPT and Pari are 3 colleagues, who are also in pursuit of that elusive perfect Weekend. But somehow their plans always end up getting cancelled.

After decades of working in the printing industry in Kolkata in eastern India, Tarini has reached retirement age. He spends his days at home, having declined his son’s invitation to come to the United States. Then a friend shows him a help-wanted ad. Although he has never published a book, Tarini used to tell made-up stories to his friends in his youth, and the ad for a storyteller in Ahmedabad in western India piques his interest.

A comedy of error ensues when a family fails to provide new bedding for their son-in-law, which leaves him with a stiff neck.