'Family Karma': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Bravo's docuseries on Indians in America
If you enjoy watching 'Shahs of Sunset' and 'Mexican Dynasties', then we have another show you might enjoy — 'Family Karma'.
This upcoming offering from Bravo looks into the lives of seven second-generation Indian-Americans in Miami, who navigate between their Indian traditions and customs while trying to live their American Dream life to the fullest.
Release date
'Family Karma' premieres on Sunday, March 8 at 9 pm ET/PT on Bravo, following which you can catch new episodes every Sunday at 9 pm ET/PT on Bravo.
Plot
Set in Miami, 'Family Karma' gives a sneak-peek into the lives of seven second-generation Indian-Americans, who are trying to live their best in the USA while still trying to achieve their dream American life.
The show follows Shaan Patel, Bali Chainani, Anisha Ramakrishna, Monica Vaswani, Brian Benni, Vishal Parvani and Amrit Kapai.
Bravo describes the show as, "Growing up in traditional, multigenerational households, the group is bonded by their strong cultural ties and vibrant Miami social lives."
"While their parents and grandparents instill cherished customs, these adult children are drifting more towards the 'American Way', and the two worlds collide in the most unexpected ways."
"These friends are determined to live life to the fullest and navigate the pressures of adulthood while maintaining their deep-rooted connection to the Indian culture."
Cast
Anisha Ramakrishna
The 34-year-old Anisha recently moved back in with her parents after spending over 10 years in the cutthroat fashion industry in New York. While she is busy pursuing her dream of starting a size-inclusive clothing line, her family is pushing the designer to settle down and start a family.
Amrit Kapai
When Amrit was 25, he came out to his parents as gay. Now, at 32, Amrit too moved back home to help grow the Chicago branch of his law firm. On 'Family Karma' we will see Amrit struggling with his long-distance relationship with his boyfriend in Chicago.
Brian Benni
When playboy Brian realizes that he may be harboring feelings for his best-friend Monica, he worries that he may have been friend-zoned by her. Will Brian be able to win over Monica, and make his parents dream of seeing him settle down with an Indian girl come true? Only time will tell.
Bali Chainani
Bali ensures that you understand that she isn't your typical Indian woman. Having weathered two divorces, glamorous single mom Bali straddles the line of hanging out with her friends in their 20s and 30s while maintaining relationships with their mothers. Now in a serious relationship with her long-distance boyfriend O'Malley, she is hoping that the third time's a charm.
Monica Vaswani
When Monica's parents divorced, she decided that she would be the "perfect Indian girl". In the past, when she expressed her interest in her friend Brian, he ran to the hills, now we see him trying to woo her back.
Vishal Parvani
Vishal has been engaged to the love of his life for three years now, yet he stays at home with his parents. The problem: he needs to get his future mother-in-law's approval to plan the traditional ring ceremony before he can even think about the wedding.
Shaan Patel
Despite being the youngest member of their friends' group, Shaan has already started his own business and lives with his girlfriend. Will Shaan be the first friend to settle down and start a family?
Creators
'Family Karma' is produced for Bravo by Truly Original with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Michelle Schiefen, Ian Gelfand and Michael Meinecke serving as executive producers.
Trailer
If you like this, you will love these:
'Shahs of Sunset'
'Mexican Dynasties'
'Texicanas'
