[3][4] The story revolves around a struggling actor named Bhuppi (played by Vinod Rawat) who, after getting caught in an embarrassing scandal, decides to visit his Himalayan hometown.

Rawat's directorial debut attempts to weave a tapestry of themes—past regrets, present struggles, and future aspirations—yet occasionally feels tangled within its own web.

"[6] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu praised the film, stating, "Pushtaini is better than many decorative products on display in theatres at present.

"[7] Tanushree Ghosh of Money Control remarked, "Vinod Rawat’s gentle story of homecoming and hill life is inspiriting yet bumpy.

"[9] Rohit Bhatnagar of Free Press Journal awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, stating, "Pushtaini is a great effort, and the highlight is the performances by the real family members.