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Character Sketch:
Neel: Jimmy Sheirgill
Neel is a brilliant over-achiever at Columbia University.
In direct contrast with his 'academic' image, is his
romantic side which has Maya's undivided attention.
Neel learns that in order to make your dreams come true,
you must 'follow your heart'. Along with that come challenges
and you need to deal with them with a smile on your
face.
Maya Fernandez: Nisha Rawal
Deeply in love with Neel, Maya represents the realistic
aspect of their relationship. From an upper class Catholic-Indian
family, Maya is intuitive, down to earth yet emotionally
driven. She is torn between her father and boyfriend.
What she sees and what she believes is a requirement
for a sense of security and the need to 'follow your
heart' and that too 'Hastey Hastey'.
Sunny Malhotra: Rajpal Yadav
Sunny is a colorful personality and believes in living
life to the fullest. He has a way of attracting awkward
& embarrassing situations to himself, but is admired
by all for the way he always seems to find his way out!
His tendency to date multiple girls at the same time
keeps him on his toes and multiplies the general excitement
in his life. While never happy with one girl (unless
her name is Tina!) he does have a persona only his closest
friends know about: the warmest of hearts, a hard-worker,
and a reliable friend.
Tanvi: Monishka
Tanvi is a call- centre manager in India; beautiful,
glamorous & super efficient. She helps Neel and
his team to ensure that all the call center issues are
taken care of. Her character is a blend of ravishing
beauty & mystery. She tries to entice Neel with
her charm but all in vain, since Neel gives her a cold
shoulder. Dejected in love, Tanvi plots to seek revenge
from Neel.
Mad Uncle: Rajpal Yadav
A simple, fickle minded, jovial and family oriented
person, Mad uncle takes care of all the members of his
family. He gets into his head a wrong notion about Sunny
being gay & tries to keep him away from the company
of Neel!
Tina Smith: Sarah Thomas
Sunny's love interest, Tina is a mid-western blonde
who is sensitive & emotional. While she loves Sunny,
she is always conflicted by his flirtatious nature.
Rajpal's Father: Rajpal Yadav
A loving husband & father, who stays in India.
On getting to know about Sunny's wild life style he
wants him to return home immediately.
Kumar: Shivaram Kumar
Kumar is the popular motivational speaker, who influences
his audience and his followers (including Neel) to 'follow
their heart'. Usually surrounded by throngs of people
seeking his mentorship and wisdom, his words carry a
lot of weight. Neel is inspired by Kumar to venture
into unfamiliar territory, and derives courage from
Kumar's words to get through the tough times.
Synopsis
Neel (Jimmy Sheirgill), a brilliant student at Columbia
University and the pretty Maya (Nisha Rawal) the love
of his life, are on the verge of starting a new life
together in New York. Sunny Malhotra (Rajpal Yadav)
is Neel's roommate, teammate and conscience. Academically
challenged and a compulsive flirt, he gets involved
in a series of hilarious situations with his American
love interest Tina (Sarah Thomas).
Just when life seems perfect, Neel accepts a career
opportunity that requires him to go to India to set
up a call centre business. Much against Maya's wishes
Neel travels to India with Sunny.
Tanvi (Monishka) is a young executive who goes out
of her way to help Neel and his team in India. Attractive
& aggressive she is instantly attracted to Neel
and tries her best to win his heart. Neel being deeply
in love with Maya rejects Tanvi. Now seeking revenge,
Tanvi creates a trap which leads Neel in to deep trouble
professionally and personally. Will Tanvi succeed in
her plans? Will Neel win Maya's heart again? Will Neel
succeed in clearing his name from all the accusations?
Hastey Hastey is a youthful, musical, romantic comedy
with a twist in the tale.
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