Exclusive: Gullak S5 Star Helly Shah On One Flaw In Television: “Content Needs Changes, People Need To Try Something New”
Helly Shah was recently seen in the TVF show Gullak Season 5. Read our exclusive to know more.
Television has been a great part of every Indian household. We all have grown up watching some popular serials. However, in recent times, there have been a lot of conversations around whether or not the content on TV is evolving with the changing times. In an exclusive conversation with the Gullak season 5 star Helly Shah, we wanted to understand her perspective on the one change that needs to happen in Television. The actor has been a huge part of this medium. She firstly expressed gratitude for everything that TV gave her, and then went on to speak at length about a specific area where this space required changes. Read our exclusive for more.
Helly Shah On Existing Flaw In Television!
Helly Shah’s debut serial was Gulaal, but the actor went on to get widespread acknowledgement for her role in Swarigini. In a long span of her TV career, she did many memorable shows and played beautiful characters. Helly Shah was most recently seen in Gullak season 5. She had made her OTT debut with the show’s fourth season. During a recent interaction with us, Helly Shah spoke about how she held immense gratitude for everything that Television gave her, and also went on to talk about the flaws that continue to exist in the space.
Helly Shah said, “I feel TV has given me everything. It has given me recognition and made me a household name. All the shows that I have done in the span of 10 plus years. I can’t take the credit away because it helps you reach houses, from villages to cities, it will take you everywhere. People still remember me through Swarigini, a show that I did 10 years back. That’s my biggest achievement through television, and I will forever be grateful. Even if I shift mediums, I will not forget the journey that I’ve had. It’s made me what I am today.”
Helly Shah then shared her thoughts on one flaw that exists in Television. She said, “I feel content. Regressive. You definitely see a lot of regressive content still, it’s 2026, and if it still isn’t becoming progressive, then you are not using the platform well. I understand one needs to get TRPs and grab audiences, but one also needs to understand that television has a huge impact on society. So you can’t be showing something so regressive because kids also watch it. I remember, as a kid, I used to watch shows like Kasauti Zindagi Ki with my mother. So today also, kids watch in Tier 2 or Tier 3 cities. So one should be mindful of the content they’re producing and showing it to the audience. I feel the balance is missing. If anybody tries something new, they are willingly taking that risk; it’s half-hearted. I have had meetings for shows where they said we will make something new, but they are not fully involved or confident. They are still very sceptical whether it will work or not.”
She added, “I think more and more people should make progressive content. Those same stories of women suffering, taking all the family burden, give us something new now.”
First Published: June 09, 2026 6:01 PM
