It is directed by Rajshree Ojha and the series has an ensemble cast including Kitu Gidwani, Jatin Sial, Cyrus Sahukar, Ira Dubey, Harman Singha, Salonie Patel, Shikha Talsania and Siddhant Karnick.
[4] Potluck is a heartwarming and amusing depiction of the Shastri family trying to build a strong, lasting bond with each other.
As the name suggests, each character brings a unique flavour in this Potluck of emotions through their varied opinions, views and life situations.
The first season of Potluck introduces Govind and Pramila Shastri and their kids, Vikrant, Dhruv and Prerna.
While Vikrant and Dhruv are married to Akansha and Nidhi, respectively, Prerna meets Aalim on a blind date.
Tensions arise when Aalim meets the Shastris and Govind’s lies are spilled out by Dhruv, leading to an intense confrontation.
Episode 1 - Meet the Shastris as they attempt to organise a potluck at Dhruv and Nidhi's opulent new home.
Vikrant starts to understand that his family needs a larger home, and Govind gets a shock when he surprises Dhruv with a TV as a welcome present.
Episode 3 - At Govind and Pramila's anniversary costume party, the Shastris exhibit both their finest and worst sides.
While on a business trip, Dhruv meets some surprising people by chance, and Akansha and Vikrant attempt to rekindle their romance.
However, Pramila and Govind respond in divergent ways, while Nidhi continues to be angry with Dhruv over his major deception.
On one hand, Nidhi is perplexed by the predictability of her existence, while Akansha struggles to balance work and home.
When Dhruv loses his job, he finds himself on uncharted grounds, and Prerna has trouble moving her and Aalim’s relationship forward.
[11] OTTPlay’s Shaheen Irani gave the series 3.5 out of 5 stars and said, ‘This cute family drama will make you laugh, smile and give you hope that there’s more to life even in the saddest moments.
[12] With 3 out of 5 stars, Kunal Kothari of India Forums stated that the situations in the series are ‘genuinely funny, the humor is crisp and sophisticated and even in the more slapstick situations, it lands.’[13] Binged called the series ‘A warm hug on a cold winter day’ while giving it 5.5 stars out of 10.