Hattrick

Hattrick

Year: 2007

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Milan Luthria

DramaComedyRomance

Amid a cricket craze, Dr. Satyajit Chavan bans any cricket talk at home and hospital. Kashmira, married to cricket‑obsessed Sarabjeet Singh, loathes sport. In England, airport janitor Hemandra Patel, awaiting citizenship under Immigration Officer Cook, who despises Patels. The World Cup shock comes when Hemandra finds his daughter dating Silver.

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1

Dr. Satyajit Chavan — the respected head with brusque bedside manner

Dr. Satyajit Chavan is the head doctor at a civil hospital in Delhi and is highly respected for his competence. However, he is notorious for terrible bedside manners, barking orders at interns and patients alike. He tells his staff that his job is to allocate beds to those most likely to survive, underscoring a pragmatic, sometimes harsh approach to care.

Delhi civil hospital
2

Bed scarcity reveals the hospital's harsh reality

The film uses the hospital setting to reveal the wider strain on healthcare systems, where bed space is scarce and demand often outstrips supply. Government hospitals in large cities attract the most severely ill patients, forcing doctors to make brutal triage-like decisions. These conditions help explain Satyajit's uncompromising stance on treatment.

Delhi, India
3

Saby and Kashmira decide to marry on their own terms

Sarbajeet 'Saby' Singh and Kashmira decide to marry of their own choice rather than follow an arranged match. They host a joint dinner and inform both sets of parents of their decision, seeking support from their families. The parents respond with cheerful acceptance and begin planning the wedding.

joint dinner at a family home in Delhi
4

The wedding ceremony and new beginnings

After the initial support, Saby and Kashmira proceed with a wedding ceremony. The event marks a new life together, but the strains of differing interests soon surface. Saby's mounting cricket obsession begins to pull him away from Kashmira.

Delhi
5

Cricket becomes central to Saby's world

Saby becomes a devoted cricket aficionado, watching every India match with unwavering zeal. Kashmira feels unattended and unloved as his attention remains fixed on the game. Their relationship starts to fray because he cannot bridge the gap between his passion and her needs.

Home, Delhi
6

Hemu Patel's journey to Britain and citizenship

Hemendra 'Hemu' Patel works as a janitor at a London airport, representing the journey of a poor immigrant. He dreams of British citizenship so he can return to India with a ceremonial welcome for his family. He navigates the friction between his UK-leaning dreams and his teenage daughter's evolving attitude toward British culture.

London airport
7

Priya and family dynamics in London

Hemu's wife Priya is affectionate and supportive, encouraging him to pursue his goals while balancing family life. He also faces the challenge of guiding his UK-inclined teenage daughter who wants to identify with Britain. The cultural clash tests their family dynamics.

London
8

David Abraham — the cricketing icon still in the spotlight

David Abraham, nicknamed 'Chinaman' by fans, is a celebrated former Indian cricketer. Though retired from international play, he remains a fixture at games, functions, and sporting events as a guest of honor. His ongoing association with cricket underscores the sport's central role in the narrative.

India (various cricket venues)
9

Saby's parents confront the cricket obsession

Saby's parents confront him about neglecting Kashmira and his obsession with cricket. They express concern that she will not feel loved or understood unless he makes space for her needs. The scene functions as a turning point that pushes him to reflect.

Delhi
10

Saby reassesses and seeks to reconnect

Realizing Kashmira's loneliness, Saby re-evaluates his priorities and resolves to reconnect with her, aiming to restore balance between his passion and her needs. He begins to listen more and engage with her on her terms. The moment signals a movement toward reconciliation.

Delhi
11

Reunion and renewed commitment

Saby returns to Kashmira with renewed commitment and a new energy to make her happy. They begin to reforge trust and rebuild their life together with a more inclusive, supportive partnership. The couple's reconciliation marks a hopeful turn in their relationship.

Delhi
12

Epilogue: weaving threads of duty, dream, and love

The film threads together a doctor's pragmatism, a couple rediscovering love, a migrant's dream, and a cricket legend. It closes with a sense of balance among competing loyalties and aspirations. Across the different threads, characters move toward a more integrated future.

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