Star Plus is gearing up to premiere its latest drama Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi, introducing audiences to an unforgettable hustler. Starring Divyaa Patil as the effervescent Khushi and Manjeet Makkar as the ever-resourceful Krishna, the show follows a man whose survival skills know no bounds. Krishna slips into roles as easily as changing clothes, one day a doctor, another day a policeman, even a watchman or a make-believe groom, proving that for him, jugaad isn’t just a skill, it’s a way of life.
This street-smart instinct places Krishna firmly in the tradition of Bollywood’s most inventive characters. Think of these classic hustlers:
1. Akshay Kumar in Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi
Akshay’s character was all brains and bluffs, forever finding shortcuts to turn sticky situations to his advantage. Krishna’s knack for quick thinking and shape-shifting echoes that same playful ingenuity.
2. Govinda in Kyunki Main Jhoot Nahi Bolta
Govinda’s smooth-talking lawyer built entire cases on creative storytelling. Krishna shares that flexible moral compass, ready to stretch the truth if it keeps him ahead.
3. Arjun Kapoor in Mere Husband Ki Biwi
Arjun’s role thrived on clever manipulation to escape tight corners. Krishna too treats obstacles as puzzles to be gamed, adjusting his persona without missing a beat.
As Krishna’s escapades unfold, viewers can expect a charismatic mix of humour, heart, and hustle. Will his endless disguises keep him safe, or finally catch up with him?
Catch Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi from 7 October, 8 p.m. only on Star Plus and watch a new small-screen jugaadu carve his place among Bollywood’s legends.
