Gurukul is a story of an upright educationalist Nansaheb Vishwanath Gokhale, fondly called as Guruji (played by Nagesh Bhosle) who is the founder and head of Gurukul University. As a teacher Guruji is different from others and deals with the students in a gentle and tolerant manner. He believes along with professional education, students should put emphasis on moral and social values of life. Reflecting the politicisation of education institutions in India, Gurukul is fraudulently grabbed by a local politician Girish Bhao Velangekar (played by Vidyadhar Joshi), saddened by which Guruji leaves for unknown destination. The story shows the quest of the 6 former students who are now married couple to search, fight and restore the glory of Gurukul's former head Guruji, where in the end climax his moral greatness is reflected