The series tries to do too much. A subplot about the family’s business going bankrupt feels tacked on, and the younger brother’s crypto-obsession arc is more cringe than commentary. Also, the show’s Delhi is very South Delhi —gleaming cars and coffee shops. The “aaj kal” of the title rarely visits a middle-class home, which limits its relatability.

The show was directed by and written by Manoj Kalwani and Arundhati Bhande . Notably, this was one of the final projects for the late Nitesh Pandey , whose performance has been widely praised by critics. Episodes and Streaming

The series revolves around the Sood family—a Punjabi clan running a luxury event management business in Delhi. The father, Mr. Sood, is not the usual shouting patriarch. He’s a “cool dad” who uses words like “boundaries” and “mental health.” But when his daughter announces she wants to live in with her boyfriend (a Hindu, while they are Sikh), his coolness cracks. That crack is where the show lives.

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Watch it with your family. But maybe skip the "live-in" episode if your Dadi is sitting next to you. Or don’t. She might surprise you.

| Feature | Family Aaj Kal (2024) | Panchayat (Prime) | Gullak (Sony Liv) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Urban (Ghaziabad) | Rural (Phulera) | Small Town | | Conflict | Tech vs Tradition | Survival vs Boredom | Money vs Morals | | Humor Style | Fast-paced, Slapstick & Wit | Dry, Subtle | Warm, Nostalgic | | Target Audience | 18–35 year olds | Family (All ages) | Family (All ages) |

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