A classmate and close friend burdened by his father's medical crisis, which forces him to prioritize a secure job over his own ambitions. Despite struggling academically, he gains confidence through Rancho's guidance. He faces severe punishment when refusing to cheat on a final exam but ultimately survives the crisis and reunites with his friends in Ladakh.
Sukhi is a carefree member of Sonia's circle who becomes involved in Sue McKinley's film and the group's political awakening. Alongside Daljit 'DJ' Singh, Karan Singhania, and Aslam Khan, he rejects the official account of the aircraft disaster, joins their action against corruption, and is shot dead at the radio station.
Shyam is a call-centre employee who struggles to move on from his breakup with Priyanka. He overhears her difficult arranged-marriage conversations, helps expose Subhash Bakshi’s plan, and remains central during the cliff crisis. He later reunites with Priyanka, marries her, and opens a website academy with Varun.
A wealthy businessman whose ambition, criminal choices, and rivalry drive the central conflict.
Pankaj is one of four roommates in Pune who want success without hard work. He takes a high-interest loan and joins the plan to marry wealthy Ritu. After trying to impress her, he decides to marry her, while hiding that his romantic efforts and those of his friends are largely a bluff.
Bantu is an unemployed young man who struggles to find work because he lacks experience. Alongside Chantu, he travels to Goa for a hotel management course and deceives the trainer by posing as the hotel owner's nephew. During the course, he helps expose dishonest employees and guests, drawing their anger and the admiration of the owners' daughters.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police who leads the investigation into a series of televised murders. He uncovers the conspiracy, confronts the killers on-site, and ultimately resigns while choosing not to prosecute Siya due to the victims' past atrocities.
A brilliant student who gets entangled with his three mischievous friends. He is forced to participate in scams to pay off their debt to Vasooli, resulting in their college expulsion. He pleads with the group not to open the hidden treasure chest.
Yuvi, also referred to in the plot as Yuvraj, is Navjot's elder son and has difficulty hearing. His wife becomes suspicious of the family's secrecy after discovering his hearing difficulty only after their marriage. Yuvi and his family try to keep his condition hidden from Rohit and his parents, but it forms part of the truths eventually exposed.
A payload expert who initially relies heavily on a religious priest for guidance. He later develops a romantic interest in Eka Gandhi, marking a shift from traditional reliance to personal connection and team integration.
Spiritual exorcist seeking revenge for false imprisonment, later allies with Shivangi to defeat a vengeful ghost.
Vijay is one of two 12-year-old boys growing up in the slums of India. Seeking a name in the mafia world, he and Yakub begin delivering drugs. After they are wrongly convicted of murder, they are sent to a juvenile reformatory, where harsh treatment does not reform them; instead, they develop a more sinister plan in their pursuit of power.
Sharman Joshi has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Golmaal with 2 titles. Signature works include 3 Idiots, Super Nani, Hello. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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