Ekk Deewana Tha

A Mumbai-based mechanical engineering student who dreams of directing a film. He becomes an assistant director under cinematographer Anay, and his affection for Jessie drives many of the story’s pivotal moments. He travels to Kerala to search for Jessie, navigates family tensions, and ultimately uses his romance as the basis for his first film.

A Malayali Syrian Catholic young woman from Alappuzha who is cautious around men due to her strict family environment. She forms a conflicted bond with Sachin, initially resists his advances, but ultimately confesses her feelings. Her love story unfolds against the backdrop of a traditional family and a cross-cultural romance.

Two years after meeting Sachin, she becomes the female lead in his film and falls in love with him. She supports the project and their relationship evolves into a marriage that mirrors the story they tell on screen. Her character represents a later, hopeful chapter in Sachin’s life.

Cinematographer who mentors Sachin and helps him pursue his dream of filmmaking. His guidance and friendship are essential to Sachin’s transition from student to filmmaker. He also appears in the film’s production portion of the story.

A member of the Marathi Brahmin family that rents Jessie’s house, representing the traditional household environment. She embodies the generational perspective in the family dynamic as Sachin’s potential in-laws approach the situation. She contributes to the film’s portrayal of a close-knit, traditional urban family.

An elder figure in Jessie’s Kerala family who anchors the family’s cultural values and provides a link to Jessie’s roots. She represents the generational continuity and the expectations placed on Jessie. Her presence adds depth to the Kerala segments of the story.

A strict father whose disapproval of his daughter’s relationship catalyzes much of the conflict. He embodies the protective, tradition-bound stance that complicates interfaith or intercultural romance. His decisions shape the couple’s choices and the wedding plot twist.

Sachin’s sister who informs him of Jessie’s travel to Kerala and plays a role in bridging information about Jessie. She helps progress the pursuit of the relationship and the family dynamics. Her involvement highlights sibling influence on the couple’s fate.

The filmmaker appearance on-screen as himself, framing the movie’s behind-the-scenes context and lending his presence to the film’s production world. He is associated with the movie’s real-world director figure and the meta-cinematic element. He adds a layer of film industry credibility to the story.

Jessie’s mother is part of the Kerala family backdrop, complementing the cultural and domestic environment that shapes Jessie. She participates in the wedding dynamics and family discussions that influence Jessie’s choices. Her role helps portray the Nasrani family setting.