Bakaiti

Bakaiti
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Genre	Comedy drama
Created by	Dice Media
Written by	Gunjan Saxena Neha Pawar Sheetal Kapoor
Screenplay by	Gunjan Saxena Neha Pawar Sheetal Kapoor
Directed by	Ameet Guptha
Starring	Sheeba Chaddha Rajesh Tailang Tanya Sharma Aaditya Shukla
Country of origin	India
Original language	Hindi
No. of seasons	1
Production
Producer	Aditi Shrivastava
Cinematography	Raju Gauli
Editor	Swapnil Nerurkar
Production company	Pocket Aces
Original release
Network	ZEE5
Release	August 1, 2025 (2025-08-01) – present

Bakaiti is an Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama web series directed by Ameet Guptha. It stars Sheeba Chaddha and Rajesh Tailang, with Tanya Sharma and Aaditya Shukla playing the lead roles. Set in Ghaziabad, it depicts the everyday struggles of a middle-class family as they navigate financial hardship and interpersonal challenges.

Premise

Set in old Ghaziabad, the story follows the five-member Kataria family during a period of financial difficulty. To earn additional income, the family patriarch, Sanjay (Papaji), decides to rent out a room in their home. This results in Naina, the 21-year-old daughter, being asked to vacate her room and move in with her younger brother Bharat, aged 17.

Naina, ambitious and emotional, is unhappy with the change, while Bharat, a street-smart cricket enthusiast, resents sharing his space. As the siblings struggle to adjust, their parents, Sanjay and Sushma, face pressure from Sanjay’s younger brother to sell the ancestral home following the recent death of their father. With the arrival of a new tenant, tensions rise, relationships are tested, and the family must confront generational differences while rediscovering mutual understanding and care.

Cast and characters

• Rajesh Tailang as Sanjay Kataria
• Sheeba Chaddha as Sushma Kataria
• Tanya Sharma as Naina Kataria
• Aaditya Shukla as Bharat Kataria
• Keshav Sadhna
• Ramesh Rai
• Poonam Jangra
• Shashwat Chaturvedi
• Parvinder Jit Singh

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Original release date
1	"Paani Ki Tanki Bhar Gayi Hai"	Ameet Guptha	1 August 2025 (2025-08-01)
Sanjay Kataria informs his family about his plan to rent out a room in their ancestral home. His father disapproves and rebukes him, while the Kataria children start coming up with ideas to make some extra income.
2	"Tervi Mein Teekhi Baat"	Ameet Guptha	1 August 2025 (2025-08-01)
Following Dadaji’s passing, the family gathers at Ajay’s home. While everyone navigates various family matters, Naina and Bharat scheme to drive away interested tenants. Sanjay learns of their actions and confronts them with a firm ultimatum.
3	"Naya Mehmaan"	Ameet Guptha	1 August 2025 (2025-08-01)
A visit from a neighbour sparks the Kataria siblings’ idea to launch a home-based business, but their venture quickly falls apart. Soon after, the charismatic Chirag moves in as a tenant, leaving Naina instantly smitten.
4	"Result Kahaan Hai"	Ameet Guptha	1 August 2025 (2025-08-01)
Naina and Bharat sharing a room leads to increased chaos in the Kataria household. Naina shares a sweet moment with Chirag, while Sanjay heads to Ajay’s furniture store to resolve the disagreement over the house.
5	"Rakhi Ya Friendship"	Ameet Guptha	1 August 2025 (2025-08-01)
The Katarias’ Raksha Bandhan celebration takes an unpleasant turn when a quarrel prompts Ajay and his family to leave. Naina tries to get closer to Chirag, while Bharat overhears his parents arguing and is confronted with a painful truth.
6	"Dil Ka Kamra"	Ameet Guptha	1 August 2025 (2025-08-01)
Bharat is thrilled about his upcoming cricket trials, while Naina struggles with uncertainty about her future and the pain of heartbreak. On the night before her birthday, she pours her feelings into a heartfelt letter.
7	"Birthday aur Bakaiti"	Ameet Guptha	1 August 2025 (2025-08-01)
On Naina’s birthday, she is nowhere to be seen. As Ajay and his family arrive to celebrate, an argument breaks out between the elder Kataria siblings. Meanwhile, Bharat figures out where Naina might be.

Production and release

Bakaiti was created and produced by Dice Media, the digital content division of Pocket Aces Pictures. The series is produced by Aditi Shrivastava and written by Gunjan Saxena, Neha Pawar, and Sheetal Kapoor.

It premiered on ZEE5 on 1 August 2025.

Reception

Bakaiti received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.

Archika Khurana of The Times of India rated the series 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as a modest and heartfelt portrayal of Indian family life that may appeal to viewers seeking comfort and familiarity, though it avoids high‑stakes drama and may feel too safe for some audiences." Shweta Keshri of India Today, also giving a score of 3/5, noted that "noted that while the premise feels familiar, the warmth and genuineness of the storytelling make it an easy and pleasant watch, especially as a short weekend binge."

In a less favourable review, Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated it 2/5, calling it "a patchy drama that fails to rise above its noisy family conflicts." Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in commented that "A cash-strapped family gets on each other’s nerves – and yours too at times." Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost rated the series 3/5, noting that "No out-of-the-box storyline, but it will touch your heart for its simplicity." Nirali Kanabar of Times Now rated 3/5 calling it "a relatable slice‑of‑life drama suited for those seeking a light‑hearted watch."

Anindita Mukherjee of News18 gave the show 3/5 and wrote "Bakaiti has its loopholes, though they’re easy to overlook. At times, certain segments feel stretched. Multiple episodes revolving around the same ‘to rent or not to rent’ storyline come across as repetitive." Arpita Sarkar of OTT Play rated it 3.5/5 describing it as "a warm, lively portrayal of everyday family chaos and relationships, capturing both affection and generational differences." Divya Raje Bhonsale of Mathrubhumi awarded it 3.5/5 praising the performances of Rajesh Tailang and Sheeba Chaddha as parents facing financial struggles while navigating their children’s aspirations."

External links

• Bakaiti at IMDb
• Bakaiti on ZEE5