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Introduction
Each character has been written (and researched, for that matter) very beautifully, so much so that you can relate a bit of yourself in each, be it the free-spirited Pia (Kareena Kapoor), or Farhans ideals clashing with his parents, or Rajus constant fears and himself getting trapped in the myths of the world, or even Ranchos ways of getting past the system by doing things his own way. Rancho (Amir Khan), Farhan (Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi) are classmates in a premier engineering college in India. They are from different backgrounds (one ultra rich, one middle class and another poor economic background). Dean Viru (Boman Irani) follows a strict regime and believes in putting peer pressure on students.
RANCHO
Rancho has the courage to give wings to his dreams and imagination, yet he doesnt forget to help others realize their dreams making both Farhan and Raju follow their hearts. He also spent time to make Joy Lobos plane fly. A do-gooder in the world who hasnt forgotten the meaning of the word 'good', a man of rebellious spirit in a world that is ruled by conventions, a guy who believes that excellence is the be-all-and-end-all of life and that success is only one of the many faces of excellence, that one should study to know the subject and not to get the grade; A man who talks from the heart and preaches about the heart to a world that has forgotten the relevance of the word, 'heart'!
RANCHO
Behaviour: A character who is ridiculed for making things sound simple! He is talented and a free spirit. Is a philosopher, self-help guru, science genius, man of the world, a loyal friend. He is a genius who studies for the sheer joy of learning. He irritates his lecturers by giving creative and unorthodox answers.
Traits: Big Five theory: Closest match - Openness to experience: original, flexible, has broad interest and is willing to take risks.
Emotional Stability: Calm and Composed, Maintains temperament Liveliness: Spontaneous, Cheerful, Motivating
Ex: He helps build Joy Lobos plane
Sensitivity: Expresses his joys and sorrows reservedly Abstractedness: Thinks Out of the Box but is practical
Ex: Joy Lobos Plane/Camera
Privateness: Shares select information. Hides real identity Apprehension: Confident but hides true identity
Ex: Doesnt let his friends know his real address
Self-Reliance: Individualistic but works well in Team Perfectionism: Organized but gets involved in his work
FARHAN
Farhan is the reticent but thoughtful wildlife photographer trapped in an engineers body. He has a feeling of great intensity toward a particular activity that is wildlife photography. He suffers from lack of ambition. He is good as a student who has his heart set elsewhere. He sacrificed his interests for the interest of his family.
Traits: Big Five theory: Closest match Conscientiousness : Orderly, responsible and dependable.
Sensitivity: Sentimental, Respects Values Abstractedness: Imaginative, Thinks Creatively Privateness: Keeps his secrets, Takes time to open up Apprehension: Doubts his capabilities
Ex: Afraid to send his portfolio to a renowned photographer
Openness to Change: respects and follows traditional values Moderate Range: Vigilance: Trusting, Accepting
RAJU
Sharman Joshi is a guy from a poverty-stricken family. He suffers from acute mental worries resulting from being the sole provider to his entire family. He has too much riding on his shoulders, so he plays safe. Every little bump in life threatens to shatter his very existence. He is a family oriented person. Raju is very religious and prays daily. In the end, he acquired the right attitude which impressed the interviewers and got him a job offer. He didn't fear death or poverty. He is so bogged down by the pressures of being the next bread-earner of the family that he has forgotten what it feels to be young and happy. Traits: Big Five theory: Closest match - Neuroticism: anxiety, depression, self-consciousness, and impulsiveness
Vigilance: Trusted his friends blindly Sensitivity: Aware of his responsibilities, Emotionally sensitive
Ex: Worried about sisters marriage
Tension: Insecure, Worried about his future Moderate Range: Warmth: Loving person, Trusting Reasoning: Intelligent, Lacked Innovation
Ex: Learnt by rote
Liveliness: Comfortable only within group, Hesitant Privateness: Uncomfortable about his family, Hid details Apprehension: Not confident initially, Attempted Suicide Perfectionism: Organised, Moderately Compulsive
Dominance: Accepted his friends word Social Boldness: Not confident, Shy Abstractedness: Lacked Innovation, Followed orders
Ex: Easily influenced. Listened to Rancho when he asked him to follow his dreams
Openness to Change: Conventional person, Believed in God Self Reliance: Relied on Rancho/Farhan heavily
Ex: Relied on the other two to keep him in check
CHATUR
Omi Vaidya played the role of a jealous and self-centred geek. An NRI whose knowledge of Hindi language is negligible. His accent is funny, his chuckles are hilarious and he has a great screen presence. Chatur is a hilarious character-though prone to be looked at as a stereotype. Chatur alias Silencer is driven by an urge to be successful and rich. He being a serious guy in the class, always study and aims to become the champion. Traits: Big Five theory: Closest match - Extraversion: talkative, assertive, energetic, sociable.
Rule - Consciousness: Obedient, Conformist, Followed Rules Social Boldness: Liked to take initiative to please the Dean Sensitivity: Extremely Sensitive, Showed emotions publically
Ex: Placed a bet with Rancho as to who would be more successful
Privateness: Extremely private, Hid/Manipulated information Self-Reliance: Only trusted himself Perfectionism: Organised, Compulsive Tension: Afraid of failure, Insecure about Rancho
Moderate Range: Vigilance: Trusted authority but not Rancho/Farhan/Raju Warmth: Extrovert,thought of classmates as distractions Apprehension: Insecure about Rancho
Emotional Stability: Extremely sensitive, Fickle Minded Liveliness: Reserved, Serious nature
Ex: Always worried about standing first in class
VIRUS
Dean Virus (Boman Irani) follows a strict regime and believes in putting peer pressure on students. He was very insensitive and a prudish man. He was very strict , dominating, imposed his decisions on his students . His mannerisms are well crafted. He was a man of principles and was very punctual. As a cruel and heartless educationist, he played his role at par to anyone. You will love to hate him till the end.
Traits : Big Five theory: Closest match Neuroticism: anxiety, depression, self-consciousness, and impulsiveness
Self Reliance: Didnt trust anybody else Vigilance: Extremely Vigilant, Required Conformism to Rules Privateness: Stayed aloof, Didnt share his feelings
Ex: Didnt share his sons deaths grief with anybody
MILLIMETER
Though he was illiterate, he was a adorable character. He had a knack to mingle with everyone. He is also shown as a follower, since towards the end of the movie he is shown to have followed Rancho to his new setup.
Traits : Big Five theory: Closest match - Agreeableness: good natured, can get along with others, trustful.
Liveliness: Helpful, Spontaneous, Expressive Emotional Stability: Faces Reality Calmly, Adaptive Social Boldness: Uninhibited, Bold Openness to Change: Experimental, Liberal
Ex: Follows Rancho to his new location leaving his old life behind
Moderate/No Evidence : 1. Rule Consciousness: Disregards Rules, Self-Indulgent 2. Abstractedness: Creative, Willing to learn 3. Perfectionism 4. Sensitivity: Loving, Caring 5. Self Reliance: Took care of himself 6. Privateness 7. Reasoning
PIA
Kareena aka Pia is the unconventionally strong girl who knows how to stand up against the wrongs in life . Her role is small but gives maximum impact. She is quite impulsive while making decisions in the movie. Her character was very intelligent written and appealing in the movie .
Traits : Big Five theory: Closest match Agreeableness: good natured, can get along with others, trustful.
Openness to Change: Willing to learn, Not traditional Self-Reliant: Confident about abilities, Trusts her Instincts Perfectionism: Organised
Abstractedness: Practical, Goes by Rule Book Privateness: Straightforward, To the point demeanor Apprehension: Confident, Self-Assured Tension: Composed, Sure about self
Ex: The way she handles the delivery of her sisters baby show her to be of a calm demeanor