Dupahiya

Amazing series... The accent the dialogue the story everything felt soo much organic and humourous.... Mind blowing work done by bhuvan arora and sparsh both .... Sparsh expressions on each dialogue was top notch ... It's a Feel good series which you can watch with your whole family .... A normal simple storyline about dupahiya ( bike) but in an engaging and funny way ... Rating this 8/10 ... Amazing story and screenplay ... Fabulous dialogues and a very nice village touch in the series made it more new and fresh to watch .... You gonna love this if you liked panchayat.... It has a similar screenplay but it has its own touch of tragedy humour with suspense.

If there's one thing that's hard for Dupahiya to escape, it's the massive shadow of Panchayat. Let's face it, Panchayat was a game-changer. It set a gold standard for rural-based comedy dramas, and the expectations from any new show trying to do something similar are bound to be sky-high.

Dupahiya, steps into this territory with a story set in the small village and honestly, it gives off Panchayat vibes in the first few minutes. The slow-paced, village-life charm, the ensemble cast, the small-town dynamics, it all feels familiar. But it's also quite different in its own right. It has a slightly more comedic, lighter tone, especially with its plot being more focused on the villagers' ridiculous, yet endearing, antics rather than the deeper, more grounded storytelling of Panchayat. The show does have moments where you think it could veer into that Panchayat-style emotional depth, but it stops short and keeps things breezy.

That said, the show does stumble in some areas. Take the entire subplot of getting the bike from Pintu bhai. Sure, it's meant to add some humor and build the tension, but it just feels unnecessarily prolonged. By the time the bike situation is resolved, you're not laughing as much as you're wondering why it took so long. The whole ordeal with Pintu bhai could've been trimmed down, and the story might've moved at a better pace.

This one bit where the characters dress up as women for a dance performance. It's clearly just there for laughs, but honestly, it feels a bit forced. It's the kind of humor that feels like the writers are trying too hard to push in that "random" comedy that we've all seen in countless shows.

However, It's a light, fun show with a good heart, and it ends on a solid note, which is a huge plus. The conclusion definitely shows that the creators know where they're going with the story, and it gives you hope that future episodes could be better.

As for the acting, the cast does a decent job, but Gajraj Rao, who plays the Jha family head, doesn't really seem to shine here. His performance felt a bit off, or maybe it was the plot that didn't give him enough room to flex his acting chops.

There's definitely potential here for the show. It's not Panchayat, but it's got a unique flavor of its own. For now, it's an enjoyable watch, but whether it can carve out a lasting legacy is something we will have wait and see.

"Dupahiya" is a refreshing comedy series set in the whimsical village of Dhadakpur, where a stolen wedding gift bike sets off a hilarious chain of events.

With its delightful mix of quirky characters, clever satire, and genuine heart, the series echoes the charm of shows like Panchayat and films like Welcome to Sajjanpur. The talented ensemble cast, led by Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Srivastava, and Bhuvan Arora, brings warmth and authenticity to this tale of dowry dilemmas, social media dreams, and small-town pride. Crisp writing, natural performances, make "Dupahiya" a must-watch for anyone craving lighthearted entertainment with a touch of social commentary.

Just an average series which is based on village life. The standard set by Panchayat is hard to replicate. The story is ok with light hearted comedy. The series is just based on one single incident and focused on one family only. They have extended by adding incident related to dancing for owl, adding a Gunda which was not needed at all.

The cast is ok but not perfect. Renuka and amavas doesn't suit in this series. They are total miscast in this series. Bugol is bit overacting and cringe sometimes. Rest of the cast are just ok. It's just a one time watch but don't keep much expectation like panchayat.

The writing and the direction makes you realise one thing clearly : they're filmy...far from reality !! The desperate accents of talented bunch of actors trying to be what they're not makes you feel sorry for them 'coz the writing lets them down and unable to achieve what Panchayat did...catch the 'soul ' rather than the body ! The director should've done better but wasn't accustomed to the sense of rawness and simplicity of village life which in itself is so powerful that you don't require a filmy situation to glorify the scenes but unfortunately the director repeatedly does so and it becomes heavy for the viewer...