The central protagonist, a teenager whose family leaves India for Canada aboard a Japanese freighter. After the ship sinks, he survives more than 200 days at sea in a lifeboat, caring for Richard Parker and later presenting two possible versions of what happened.
A member of Sophie's friend group in Manhattan, appearing as a regular in the main timeline.
Physics student assisting with the quantum reactor causing the time loop.
Talented Indian cricket bowler and one of the two contest winners flown to the U.S. He struggles initially with baseball and culture but improves significantly, ultimately throwing 90+ mph fastballs to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ismail is a young filmmaker connected to Wes Firth's school who supports Wes's Mongolian dream rather than treating it as a problem. Without properly consulting Alise Firth and Connor Firth, he raises money, buys a camera, and takes Wes to Mongolia. His filming and unauthorized decisions create serious conflict with Wes's parents.
Mia's brother supports her during her hospital recovery and tries to reassure her as she deals with confusion and extensive injuries. He later warns that Jake's return to Mia's home is unsafe and reveals that Jake had wanted a divorce, while explaining that he withheld his own account of events so it would not shape Mia's memory. His concern is focused on Mia's safety.
Hassan is an aspiring filmmaker who travels to America to study, taking on debt and working long hours at a restaurant to support himself. He struggles to balance college, work, and his family’s needs, eventually leaving school to help pay for his father's operation. His experiences reveal the pressures faced by immigrants trapped in difficult working conditions.
A young Canadian-Indian man returning to India to marry Anu. Due to his Manglik status, he marries a tree, which inadvertently binds his spirit to Shashi's. He struggles with cold feet about the marriage and confusion about seeing a ghost. After learning Shashi's tragic story, he helps her find closure by visiting the Jallianwala Bagh memorial, ultimately resolving the haunting and recommitting to Anu.
Suraj Sharma has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Happy Death Day with 1 titles. Signature works include Life of Pi, How I Met Your Father, Happy Death Day 2U. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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