The trailer of the Sheeba Chadha and Rajesh Tailang starrer series Bakaiti was unveiled by the makers recently. The ZEE5 show has been directed by Ameet Guptha and also features Tanya Sharma and Aditya Shukla in pivotal roles.
Set amidst the charming chaos of old Ghaziabad, Bakaiti centers on the quirky yet close-knit Kataria Parivaar. Naina (Tanya), 21, is ambitious and grounded, suddenly forced to share her world with her younger brother Bharat (Aditya Shukla)—a cricket-crazy, boundary-blind teen who thrives on mischief. Their daily squabbles unfold under the watchful eyes of their parents, Sanjay (Rajesh Tailang) and Sushma (Sheeba), who juggle mounting pressure, financial instability, and the daily grind of making ends meet.
Speaking about the initial seed of the series, director Ameet said, "Bakaiti was born out of the kind of conversations we have all had around dining tables and on terrace steps—about space, sacrifice, and the quiet resilience that defines every Indian household. The aim was never to go big, but to go deep—to capture the small, seemingly insignificant moments that truly shape who we are as families.”
Sharing her experience on working on the show, Sheeba said, “It felt like stepping into a world that’s incredibly familiar yet rarely shown with such honesty. The Kataria family reflects the unsaid love, everyday struggles, and quiet strength that define so many Indian homes. Playing Sushma reminded me how laughter and love can thrive even in the chaos.”
Rajesh Tailang added, “Bakaiti is a story that feels lived-in, like a memory from your own past. Sanjay reminded me of so many fathers—silent providers, emotional anchors, and sometimes accidental comedians. There’s beauty in the everyday, and this series captures it with so much heart.”
The series will start streaming on ZEE5 from August 1.