Review by Prashant Shukla
Plot:
Young, idealistic, and brilliant, Dr. Prabhat takes charge of a neglected ‘Gram Chikitsalay (Primary Health Centre) in a North Indian village, determined to bring about much-needed change-only to discover that he must first change himself. As he grapples with harsh realities, his journey becomes one of quiet resilience and unexpected self-discovery.
The Performances:
Critiquing performances in a TVF show is like looking for a needle in a haystack. From Amol Parashar as the kind-hearted, highly educated yet often clueless doctor, to a supporting cast that brings a range of emotions-Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, Vinay Pathak, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, and the standout duo Santoo Kumar and Garima Singh-each actor makes you feel a full spectrum of emotions. Truly Commendable.
The Writing:
Gram Chikitsalay often feels like the long-lost brother of Panchayat that the TVF team decided to resurrect. A clueless prodigy in a village trying to figure out how to deal with these people-I mean, the resemblance is inevitable. But to say that it doesn’t have its own identity would be nothing short of blasphemy. Writers Arunabh Kumar, Deepak Mishra, Shreya Srivastava & Vaibhav Suman use the same formula but weave out a completely new perspective that’s engaging and heart-warming at the same time.
The Emotional Core:
Just like every other TVF show, Gram Chikitsalay makes its characters instantly likeable and effortlessly funny, while also giving them a quiet emotional depth that surfaces at just the right moments. Especially in the climax, where the show unexpectedly dives into much deeper, more complex themes that really hit you in the gut. And while that emotional shift is powerful, it’s also where I have a bit of a problem with the show-but more on that in the next slide.
What Could’ve Been Better:
And here’s where Gram Chikitsalay slightly takes a dip. The tonal shift in the climax- though heartfelt-feels a bit too sudden. It’s as if the series tried to explore something deeply emotional and layered within just 5 episodes, when it really needed at least two more to make that transition feel seamless and earned. The depth is there, the intention is honest, but it needed more breathing room. A little more time, and it could’ve gone from impactful to unforgettable.
Final Verdict:
In conclusion, watching ‘Gram Chikitsalay’ feels like mentoring that one student in class who may not be the most studious, but clearly has immense potential-and you genuinely want to see them grow and do better in the future.