Plot
Gulaal (Manasi Parekh Gohil) is a young girl from Rashipur village in Kutch. She has a zest for life and is God-gifted with the unique ability to unearth water in arid lands. Talsagra, a neighbouring village of Rashipur, has been hit by a harsh drought. Vasant from Talsagra learns of Gulaal’s talent and in order to end the woes of his people, he sets out in search of her. When Vasant recounts the situation of Talsagra, Gulaal against the will of the entire clan, decides to go with him for the sake of humanity. Gulaal is finally able to end the hostility between the villages and brings joy to hundreds of people.
Manasi Parekh is an Indian actress, singer, producer and content creator. She has acted in several popular Indian television shows, her latest being Sumit Sambhal Lega on Star Plus. Her character Maya was very popular and got her the Indian Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy). As a singer, she has won the music reality show Star ya Rockstar on Zee TV. She also produces digital content and documentaries under her production house 'Soul Sutra'.
During her stay in Talsagra, she wins over the hearts of most people and both Vasant and his older brother, Dushyant, fall in love with Gulaal. Eventually, the love between Vasant and Gulaal blossoms and they tie the knot. However, her happiness is short-lived when Vasant dies suddenly. Unknown to all, it is Vasant's own brother Dushyant who lets Vasant die by throwing him off a bridge after he meets with an accident. After Vasant's death, Gulaal decides to make his dreams and responsibilities her own. In order for her to do so, she is forced to go through "deeyarvattu" a traditional system where a widow marries her husband's brother. The elders have Dushyant in mind but Gulaal has doubts about Dushyant. She performs the ceremony with Kesar, who is merely a young boy of twelve. Gulaal soon finds out that Dushyant killed Vasant but does not reveal the secret knowing that it would tear the family apart. Some time later Kesar discovers the secret and that Gulaal kept it. He begins to act rebellious and is sent off to a boarding school. Dushyant soon realizes that killing Vasant was not right and he decides to mend his ways.
Years pass by. Gulaal continues living in Vasant's house and is still trying to fill in for him by fulfilling his responsibilities. Talli (Helly Shah), a young girl whose parents died when she was a child, and who was brought up by Sudha (Vasant's brother Raman's wife) grows up and dreams of marrying her childhood friend Kesar one day. Kesar finally returns home from boarding school. He has grown up with tumultuous feelings for Gulaal, where he misses her but also hates her as she hid the truth about Vasant's death. He still harbours a grudge and behaves rudely with Dushyant and Gulaal. In time, Kesar unknowingly develops deep feelings for Gulaal. When Kesar finds out Gulaal has been planning his wedding to Talli, he gets upset and confronts her about Vasant's death. Gulaal shocked to know the reason behind Kesar's anger defends herself by saying that she had the family's best interest in mind.
Helly Shah is an Indian television actress known for her roles of Swara in Swaragini and Devanshi in Devanshi. Currently, she is seen in Star Plus's Sufiyana Ishq.
An angry Kesar decides to marry Talli and keep her unhappy just to spite Gulaal. Gulaal begs him to keep Talli happy but he refuses. She breaks down and promises him that she'll never see him again as long as he promises to keep Talli happy. Kesar realizes his mistake and promises to keep Talli happy, but starts thinking about never seeing Gulaal again and becomes sad. Much to the disapproval of the elders of the house, the day of Kesar and Talli's wedding arrives but Kesar refuses to marry her and questions his relationship with Gulaal. Gulaal steps in and declares that there is no chance of existence for their deeyarvattu and calls on the "Panchayat" of the village elders to declare a decision. Gulaal expresses her wish to break off her marriage with Kesar but Kesar says that his happiness lies in Gulaal continuing to remain his wife. The Panchayat favours Kesar saying that Gulaal herself chose to marry Kesar. On the same day, Kesar confesses his love for her to Gulaal. Gulaal is shocked and decides to leave Vasant's home for good.
Under Raman's influence Kesar complains to the panchayat about Gulaal leaving home. Gulaal is forced to return against her wishes. Meanwhile, Talli, who sees Kesar's sufferings makes him understand that if he truly loves Gulaal then he should set her free. Kesar declares that he wants to let Gulaal go free but the Panchayat instruct them to stay together for three months before the deeyarvattu can be broken off. Kesar apologises to Gulaal for all his bad behavior and Gulaal forgives him. They decide to spend the three months as friends.
Kesar tries to do things that make Gulaal happy. She initially doubts Kesar, but then realises her mistake. Gulaal starts smiling again and is a little happy. Talli decides to put the past behind her and finds love with Kunal. To attend this wedding, Motabha's Saru Jiji (older sister) arrives. To keep her happy everyone has to hide that Kesar and Gulaal's relationship will end soon. Saru Jiji has put some land in Kesar and Gulaal's child's name. Kesar wishes to tell Saru Jiji the truth so Gulaal wouldn't have to pretend, but Gulaal stops him.
Kesar finds out that Dushyant took money from their family business account. Kesar, while arguing with Dushyant, blurts out that he knows that Dushyant murdered Vasant. This leaves Motabha aghast and heartbroken. Dushyant calls the police, confesses to his crime and surrenders himself. Everyone also finds out that Gulaal knew about Dushyant's crime and hid it. They are furious at her and when Kesar defends Gulaal they refuse to hear him too. Everyone blames Gulaal. Kesar decides to leave the house with Gulaal. Kesar tells Gulaal that he only has a few days left with her and asks her to spend time with him.
When the three months are over, Gulaal sticks with her decision to break the marriage. Gulaal goes to stay with her mother and Kesar is heartbroken. Kunal and Talli's marriage runs into trouble and they decide to elope with Gulaal and Kesar's help. Gulaal is constantly thinking of the time spent with Kesar. Gulaal's mother tells her that she has begun to feel for Kesar the way a wife feels for her husband, but Gulaal refuses to listen. Giga Kaka on the other hand, who is ashamed of what his son Dushyant did goes into depression. Motabha says that this one truth has broken the family when Kesar makes them realise that this is what Gulaal wanted to prevent. Everyone realises their mistake, Jamna Kaki and Raman forget their bitterness. Motabha goes to Gulaal and apologises and asks her to come back. Gulaal forgives them all.
With Gulaal gone, Kesar decides to leave for the city. On his way, he meets with an accident and is brought back home. When Gulaal is informed she runs to meet him. While at the bedside of an unconscious Kesar, Vasant comes to her dream and makes her realise that she has fallen in love with Kesar. Gulaal stops Kesar from going to the city by confessing her love for him. They decide, with the whole family, to live happily ever after.
