Short Tale of MANAN

Character Sketch

Nandhini Murthy: The female Protagonist. She is an intern at a fashion design company. She follows both traditional and modern. She is from an upper-middle-class family. Believes in love and is waiting for her Prince Charming. An innocent yet opinionated person. She hates Harshad because he, being a brother, also tries to misbehave with her and knows how he changes his girlfriends but can't be able to say anything to her parents because they trust him so much.

Raman Murthy: Father of Nandhini. He is a very good man. He believes his brother and Harshad so much. Loves his wife and daughter very much. Doesn't know Harshad's behavior towards Nandhini.

Ishitha Murthy: Mother of Nandhini. Teases Raman and Nandhini very much with their weaknesses, which you will find out later. Doesn't know about Harshad. Thinks of him as her son only.

Harshad Murthy: Casonava is the best word for him. Changes girlfriends easily. He thinks girls are for use and throw. Hates Nandini because she didn't let him take a chance. Marrying Ritika because of her property. Behaves very well in front of family. He doesn't know that Ritika has a brother.

Narayan Murthy: Father of Harshad. He is a very manipulative person. Behaves well in front of his brother. Wants his son and daughter to marry Malhotra's siblings.

Dipika Murthy: Mother of Harshad. Doesn't like Nandhini as she is more beautiful than her daughter but never shows it. Wants her children to marry Malhotra's siblings. Knows about Harshad but doesn't question him.

Soha Murthy: Daughter of Narayan and Dipika. She thinks she is more beautiful than Nandhini. Doesn't like Nandhini. Obsessed with Manik. Wants to marry him as soon as her brother's marriage.

Manik Malhotra: The male Protagonist. Adjectives are not enough to describe him. He is handsome, hot, sexy yet cute. He is a fun-loving boy to his family and friends. Designer in the profession. Going to take care of his father's business. He deals with situations in a calm manner, but when it comes to family members, he is not the person you want to meet. Believes in love. Never had a girlfriend waiting for his soulmate. Loves his Ritika di very much. Just heard his name but haven't met Harshad yet. Hopes he's not the one he knows.

Ritika Malhotra: She is an innocent yet mature girl. She is protective of Manik. She doesn't like Harshad, but she is marrying him because of her father. Wants this marriage to be canceled. Doesn't know much about Harshad but feels something is fishy.

Raj Malhotra: Father of Manik. Loves Manik very much. Owns a company named Malhotra Empire. Wants him to take over his business. Respects his brother very much. Thinks Harshad and his parents are good. Treats Ritika like his own daughter.

Nyonika Malhotra: Mother of Manik. Loves Manik and Ritika equally. Wants Manik to get married and find a suitable match for him. Liked Nandhini when they met but didn't tell anyone yet.

Vivek Malhotra: Father of Ritika. Loves both kids equally. Rich family. Wants Ritika to marry immediately because of his health issues and is very adamant about it. Thinks Harshad is very good and well-mannered.

Ragini Malhotra: Mother of Ritika. Loves both kids equally. Thinks Harshad and his family are good. Has a good relationship with Nyonika. Liked Nandhini for Manik but haven't told it to anyone yet.

Friends:

Sriya Iyer: Family member and best friend of Nandhini. She is an extrovert. Always teases Nandhini about not having a boyfriend and gives advice but is very protective of Nandhini. Hates Harshad. Knows about Harshad's behavior towards Nandhini.

FAB5 as usual

Manik Malhotra

Mukthi Vardhan

Alia Saxena

Cabir Dhawan

Druv Vedhant

In my story, Cabir is not gay, and Alia and Manik are never in a relationship. Alia and Dhruv are a couple. Mukthi has a past but not a d**g addict. Moved on from her past. All have different Professions. They have been friends since childhood.