Raincoat

A countryman with very little money who travels to the city in search of funds to start a business. He spins a careful web of lies about his wealth while relying on friends for leads, yet remains emotionally vulnerable. His encounter with Neerja reawakens memories of a past love, and his desperation leads to both manipulation and tender concern for others. By the end, he loses the money he had collected and is faced with a choice between deceit and honesty.

A woman whose home appears secure and luxurious but is revealed to be financially precarious. She is paranoid about burglars and wary of outsiders, yet she shows warmth toward Manu and offers help in a moment of vulnerability. Her past and present choices shape the emotional undercurrents of the story, culminating in a gesture of support that alters Manoj’s path.

A TV serial producer who has grown wealthy and uses his resources to aid Manoj, including giving him an address book and a phone. He embodies urban success and practicality, yet his wealth also comes with a pragmatic, sometimes detached view of others’ struggles. His involvement underscores the theme of appearances versus reality in the pursuit of money.

Manu’s friend’s wife who provides practical support, including giving Manoj a raincoat and a phone. She is grounded and caring, offering help in a moment of need, while also navigating the complexities of loyalty, friendship, and the pressures of a difficult situation. She acts as a stabilizing presence in the immediate crisis.

The house owner who is revealed as a conman exploiting the vulnerable. He exposes the truth about Neerja’s financial circumstances and the precariousness of her home, catalyzing Manoj’s decision to intervene. His entrance shifts the story from personal desperation to a moral reckoning about deceit and responsibility.