Character Relationship Map: Jadoo

Characters

• Raja Chandana (played by Harish Patel) — protagonist

  One of two brothers who are both wonderful chefs, Raja runs a restaurant opposite his brother's after their family recipe book is torn in half during their dispute. He has the starters, while his brot...

• Jagi Chandana (played by Kulvinder Ghir) — supporting

  One of two brothers who are both wonderful chefs, Jagi runs a rival restaurant across the road from his brother after their quarrel divides the family recipe book between them. He has the main courses...

• Shalini Chandana (played by Amara Karan) — supporting

  Raja's daughter, Shalini is a successful London lawyer who returns to Leicester for Holi to announce her marriage to a man from a different ethnic background. She is determined that her father and unc...

• Mark (played by Tom Mison) — supporting

  Shalini is planning to marry a man from a different ethnic background, and Mark is listed among the film's characters. The available plot summary does not explicitly identify him as her fiancé or desc...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Raja Chandana → Mark (Family Accepted Future Son-in-Law) — Raja moves from possible traditional resistance to explicit acceptance of Mark and takes an interest in the wedding plans.

  Raja welcomes the news of Shalini's engagement, says her happiness matters most, and accepts Mark despite his different background.

• Jagi Chandana → Shalini Chandana (Family Uncle) — Shalini's wedding plans make Jagi's estrangement from Raja a direct family obstacle that must be addressed.

  The character profile identifies Jagi as Shalini's uncle, and Shalini wants both her father and uncle to attend her wedding.

• Shalini Chandana → Mark (Romantic Fiancé) — Their engagement brings Mark into the Chandana family conflict and motivates Shalini to seek acceptance for the marriage.

  Shalini and her fiancé Mark go out for dinner, and she brings him to Leicester to meet her father.

• Raja Chandana → Shalini Chandana (Family Father) — Raja initially represents the traditional family perspective, but he ultimately prioritizes Shalini's happiness and accepts her marriage plans.

  The plot identifies Raja as Shalini's father, and Shalini returns to Leicester to tell him about her planned marriage.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Raja Chandana → Jagi Chandana (Conflict Rival Brothers) — Their long-standing culinary feud affects their restaurants and family gatherings, but they eventually agree to compete together.

  Raja and Jagi are brothers whose bitter disagreement separates them, divides their family recipe book, and leads them to run rival restaurants.

Story Analysis

A family comedy about marriage, cultural expectations, and two estranged chefs forced to confront their rivalry.

Plot Progression

1. An Awkward Introduction — Shalini and Mark's dinner ends badly when she criticizes the food and they are thrown out. Mark then asks to meet her father, prompting their journey to Leicester.
2. A Father's Acceptance — Mark worries that Raja may reject him because of his background. Raja instead welcomes the engagement, accepts Mark, and takes an interest in the wedding.
3. The Divided Family — The old rivalry between Raja and Jagi resurfaces through their restaurants and family gatherings. Mark learns that Raja's fiery temperament makes the family conflict difficult to avoid.
4. Holi And Independence — During Holi, Raja reflects on generational change and decides that Mark's background should not prevent the marriage. Shalini also asserts control over her wedding clothing.
5. The Curry Contest — Raja and Jagi agree to combine their culinary skills and practice for the Kings of Curry competition. A rival's taunt revives their hostility during the contest, whose result remains unknown.