Linda (played by Brie Larson) is a protagonist in Basmati Blues.
A scientist and sales representative for Mogil Corporation who develops genetically modified rice. Sent to India to sell the crop, she initially struggles with cultural ignorance but learns to appreciate local traditions. After discovering the corporate contracts exploit farmers through sterile seeds, she publicly exposes the truth, leads a revolt, and helps the community reclaim their agricultural independence. Rajit (played by Utkarsh Ambudkar) appears in Basmati Blues.
A local farmer's son who initially teases Linda about her cultural ignorance. He aims to fund his education by selling stink weed and skeptically opposes Mogil's genetically modified rice. He organizes a contest to test the crops, warns local farmers about exploitative contracts, and ultimately leads the community in a successful revolt to protect their agricultural heritage. Gurgon (played by Donald Sutherland) appears in Basmati Blues.
The ruthless CEO of Mogil Corporation who aims to monopolize India's rice market. He pressures Linda to sell his genetically modified crop by threatening to cut lab funding. He attempts to bribe officials and manipulate contracts for permanent corporate control, but his scheme is ultimately dismantled by Linda's revolt. Eric (played by Scott Bakula) appears in Basmati Blues.
A scientist and Linda's father who collaborates with her in creating the genetically modified rice for Mogil Corporation. He supports Linda's ethical awakening and joins her in burning the exploitative contracts to dismantle Mogil's business plan. Evelyn (played by Tyne Daly) appears in Basmati Blues.
A Mogil Corporation executive who publicly promotes the benefits of the genetically modified rice. She later attempts to appease William by downplaying the corporate exploitation and offering him incentives to secure the farmers' contracts. Sita (played by Lakshmi Manchu) appears in Basmati Blues.
Rajit's sister who accompanies him to a dance club. She attempts to bond with Linda through dancing but is forcibly removed by club security after William pays off the bouncer. William (played by Saahil Sehgal) appears in Basmati Blues.
An Agricultural Office representative who initially supports Mogil's deal to secure a life in New York and gain his father's approval. He becomes concerned about the permanent and sterile nature of the contracts, but initially cooperates with corporate bribes. Ultimately changing his heart, he helps Linda and Eric destroy the contracts.
Basmati Blues (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Linda
(played by Brie Larson) — protagonist
A scientist and sales representative for Mogil Corporation who develops genetically modified rice. Sent to India to sell the crop, she initially struggles with cultural ignorance but learns to appreci...
Rajit
(played by Utkarsh Ambudkar) — supporting
A local farmer's son who initially teases Linda about her cultural ignorance. He aims to fund his education by selling stink weed and skeptically opposes Mogil's genetically modified rice. He organize...
Gurgon
(played by Donald Sutherland) — supporting
The ruthless CEO of Mogil Corporation who aims to monopolize India's rice market. He pressures Linda to sell his genetically modified crop by threatening to cut lab funding. He attempts to bribe offic...
Eric
(played by Scott Bakula) — supporting
A scientist and Linda's father who collaborates with her in creating the genetically modified rice for Mogil Corporation. He supports Linda's ethical awakening and joins her in burning the exploitativ...
Evelyn
(played by Tyne Daly) — supporting
A Mogil Corporation executive who publicly promotes the benefits of the genetically modified rice. She later attempts to appease William by downplaying the corporate exploitation and offering him ince...
Sita
(played by Lakshmi Manchu) — supporting
Rajit's sister who accompanies him to a dance club. She attempts to bond with Linda through dancing but is forcibly removed by club security after William pays off the bouncer.
William
(played by Saahil Sehgal) — supporting
An Agricultural Office representative who initially supports Mogil's deal to secure a life in New York and gain his father's approval. He becomes concerned about the permanent and sterile nature of th...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Rajit → Sita
(Family Brother And Sister)
The plot identifies Sita as Rajit's sister, and they sneak into the dance club together.
Linda → Rajit
(Romantic Partner)
Linda and Rajit repeatedly meet, bond during the family dinner, and the plot concludes with them together.
Evelyn → William
(Power Corporate Manipulator)
Evelyn meets William with Gurgon, attempts to change his mind about the contracts, and offers him a trip to New York.
Linda → Gurgon
(Professional Employer And Employee)
Gurgon, Mogil's CEO, hires Linda as a sales representative and orders her to convince Indian farmers to grow rice 9.
Linda → Eric
(Family Father)
The plot identifies Eric as Linda's father, and they create genetically modified rice 9 together.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
William → Rajit
(Conflict Adversaries)
William pays the bouncer to remove Rajit and Sita from the club, and later has Rajit arrested over accusations involving Linda's lab.
William → Linda
(Social Flirtatious Acquaintances)
William flirts with Linda, invites her to a family dinner, and later goes with her to a dance club.
William → Gurgon
(Conflicted Associate)
William initially supports the Mogil deal, but becomes alarmed by its permanent contracts and sterile seeds before changing sides.
Gurgon → Evelyn
(Alliance Corporate Ally)
Gurgon and Evelyn jointly present Mogil as altruistic while trying to preserve the contracts and influence William.
Story Analysis
A scientist confronts corporate exploitation and joins local farmers in defending their seeds, culture, and autonomy.
Plot Progression
A Sales Mission Begins
Strangers In Bilari
Contracts And Doubts
Trust Breaks Open
The Farmers Resist
Directed by Dan Baron
Basmati Blues (2017) · 4/10 · comedy, music, romance
