Aloo Chaat

A US-educated son who returns to his orthodox Punjabi family in Delhi and resists arranged marriage. He is secretly in love with Aamna, a Muslim woman, which he fears his family will never accept. To avoid conflict, he collaborates with Hakim to stage a plan using Nikki as a stand-in for an American girl. He shows pragmatism and loyalty to love, while wrestling with his family’s expectations.

The orthodox patriarch of the family who improvises a counter-plan to secure Nikhil’s marriage to Aamna. He demonstrates strong will and strategic thinking, willing to bend or reinterpret traditions to protect the family’s honor. After a scare, he orchestrates a clever scheme that outsmarts the deception and ultimately brings the family together.

The warm, wise grandmother who anchors the family's values and tenderness. She embodies the caring, traditional Filipino? Wait, Indian grandmother role. She supports the family despite the chaos and acts as a bridge between generations. Her presence adds a human, affectionate layer to the negotiations within the household.

Nikhil’s mother, cautious and conflicted about her son’s marriage prospects. She embodies the internal tension between desire for security and openness to change, reflecting the emotional stakes of family decisions. Her reactions influence the family’s dynamics and newfound acceptance.

The always-suspicious uncle who questions every plan and adds comic relief with his skepticism. He serves as a foil to the central deception, repeatedly challenging the siblings and testing their resolve. His eventual involvement intensifies the courtship conflict.

A family friend and sexologist who engineers the scheme to coax Nikhil’s family into accepting Aamna. He is pragmatic, resourceful, and supportive of Nikhil’s happiness, though his tactics are ethically gray. He guides the plan and orchestrates the social performances that drive the plot forward.

Nikhil’s Muslim girlfriend living in the U.S., who must navigate a new family with different cultural expectations. She is caring, adaptable, and eager to find a place within a Punjabi household. Her sincerity helps soften resistance and builds a bridge between cultures.

An American girl with strong Indian values who is drafted to play the role of the modern, spoiled foreign match. She initially acts as a foil to Aamna, using Western behavior to challenge the family’s perception. Over time, her interaction with the family reveals glimpses of sincerity and complexity beyond a stereotype.

Hakim’s regular patient who helps train Nikki for the ruse. Although a secondary figure, his involvement adds an extra layer to the plan’s execution and the social theater surrounding the wedding.