You can choose your friends but not your family. You are born with it and over the years, you get used to 'behaving' like a family member. But how much of this behaviour remains honest and how much of it becomes forced? How long can this show go on? The Deshmukhs are a family that poses these questions. Bhatukali, a heart warming tale of love, loss and sweet-bitter relationships, is the story of Shrikant Deshmukh and his family members as they come together to celebrate Shrikant's birthday. Will it be a 'Happy Birthday'?