This is where Ullu knows its audience. The series markets itself as an “adult lifestyle drama,” showcasing:
For viewers seeking a guilty pleasure or a late-night timepass, the series delivers non-stop sensationalism. However, for anyone looking for nuanced storytelling or realistic portrayals of relationships, it falls flat.
Like most offerings from Ullu, "Beta Aashiq, Baap Ayyash" does not aim for cinematic brilliance but focuses entirely on the "guilty pleasure" aspect of storytelling. The plot is thin, serving merely as a bridge between intimate scenes.
However, the writers manage to keep the tension high. The dynamic between the father and son creates enough friction to keep the viewer engaged. It plays on the classic tropes of infidelity and generational conflict, spiced up to meet the platform's standards. The pacing is fast, ensuring there is very little downtime between the major plot points.
Compared to contemporaries like Charmsukh or Mastram, Beta Aashiq Baap Ayyash is slightly more plot-heavy in the first two episodes but devolves into repetitive bedroom scenes by the third. It lacks the shock value of Palang Tod: Doli or the campy humor of Riti Riwaj. It sits comfortably in the mid-tier of Ullu’s 2022 catalogue—not the worst, but far from memorable.
This is an Ullu original, so expect plenty of skin and bold scenes. The series does not shy away from its genre. The intimate scenes are choreographed with the typical "lifestyle and entertainment" flair—lots of silk sarees, dim lighting, and provocative camera angles. The production value is standard for the platform; it isn't low-budget, but it isn't high-art either. The background score is repetitive but effective in building the scenes.
Overall Acting Grade: 4/10 – Serviceable for the genre, forgettable beyond it.
The story revolves around a dysfunctional family where the father (a middle-aged, ayyash/womanizer) juggles multiple affairs, while the son (the “aashiq”) falls for a woman entangled in the father’s past. Meanwhile, the “beta” (son) discovers secrets that blur the lines between loyalty, lust, and betrayal. Without giving too much away, expect the usual Palang Tod tropes: hidden cameras, illicit rendezvous, blackmail, and a climax that tries (and mostly fails) to moralize the chaos.
