“Gram Chikitsalay” attempts to address the state of rural healthcare through the lens of a newly arrived city doctor, Dr. Prabhat Sinha (Amol Parashar), his compounder Phutani Ji, and ward boy Govind. However, despite moments of promise and a solid supporting cast, the series struggles to escape the shadow of “Panchayat” and fully connect with its central issue.
While Nurse Indu’s hopeful observation about a doctor finally waiting for patients offers an early spark, Amol Parashar’s portrayal lacks the necessary conviction of a determined reformer. His character often feels passive and fails to establish a strong connection with the villagers or aggressively address the prevalent healthcare challenges, including a local quack.
The series’ focus wavers, particularly when Dr. Prabhat’s accidental involvement in local politics unnecessarily shifts the narrative. Furthermore, his guarded nature prevents the development of meaningful relationships with his colleagues.
Despite the earnest performances of the supporting cast – Garima Vikrant Singh’s Nurse Indu, Akash Makhija’s Govind, and Anandeshwar Dwivedi’s Phutani – the series ultimately feels like a distant cousin to “Panchayat,” failing to delve into the nuances of rural life and healthcare with the same depth and organic humor. The forced jokes and contrived situations often fall flat.
In conclusion, while “Gram Chikitsalay” has its heart in the right place and showcases flashes of potential, its struggle to find its own identity and effectively address its core theme leaves it feeling underwhelming and unable to deliver on its promise. The attempt to emulate the success of “Panchayat” ultimately backfires, resulting in a series that doesn’t quite connect. Stay tuned to know more about this series only with us while you can also share your views on it.
