Plot

A man takes his thoroughly-British daughter to his home country, India. There, he arranges her marriage to someone she considers a fool. The daughter attempts to outwit them, but the groom quietly and patiently hatches his own plan.

Indian-born Manmohan Malhotra decided to re-locate to London, England, established himself, returned to India, got married to Bebo, and after a period of 4 years got a visa for her so that she could live with him. Shortly thereafter she gave birth to Jasmeet. Manmohan was always embarrassed of Bebo, as she was overly healthy and not quite sophisticated, as a result he always left her at home, while he socialized. Bebo did not want Jasmeet to end up like her, so got her admitted in an English Medium school, encouraged to mingle with Caucasian friends, and as a result Jasmeet was transformed in to Jazz - a stunningly beautiful young woman, British in looks, talk, habits, and heart. Manmohan's plans to get her married to an Indian boy are all in vain. His friend, Parvez Khan, is in a similar situation with his son, Imran, openly romancing a Caucasian blonde, Susan. Manmohan decides to take his family for a tour in India, and ends up getting her married to Arjun Singh. On their return to London, Jasmeet announces that she is getting married to Charles Brown, who is well connected, even with Prince Charles, and refuses to recognize her marriage with Arjun as there is no proof of this wedding. When Jasmeet is introduced to the friends of the Brown family, she is subjected to considerable racial profiling (snake charmers, Indian rope tricks, tandoori chicken) as well as a quote from Winston Churchil to wit: 'When we leave India, the country will be in the hands of goons'. while Imran is asked by Susan's parents to fore-go Islam, become a Christian, change his name to Emmanuel or Ian, as well as provide a written undertaking that his family is not associated with any terrorists. The questions that remain unanswered are: will love prevail ! Between Imran and Susan on one hand, and Jasmeet and Charles on the other? What is the impact of this marriage on Arjun, who now has been demoted from Husband to the Best Man?—rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)

Born and brought up in London, Jasmeet leads a very British life of work, night-clubs, and boyfriends, much to the dismay of her Asian father. On the pretext of a holiday to his home village, he gets her to India to try and arrange a marriage. Indeed she does finally wed Arjun, but only to get back safely to London. Once there she makes it clear she doesn't recognize the wedding and resumes her liaison with her English boss Charlie Brown. He, however, is a serial divorcée and general cad while Arjun, who has followed her to London, genuinely wants her to become his real wife. What's a nice British Asian girl to do?—J-26

Indian-born Manmohan Malhotra (Rishi Kapoor) decided to re-locate to London, England, established himself, returned to India, got married to Bebo (Nina Wadia), and after a period of 4 years got a visa for her so that she could live with him. Shortly thereafter she gave birth to Jasmeet (Katrina Kaif). Manmohan was always embarrassed of Bebo, as she was fat and not sophisticated, so he left her at home, while he socialized. Bebo did not want Jasmeet to end up like her, so got her admitted in an English Medium school, encouraged to mingle with Caucasian friends, and Jasmeet became Jazz.

Jazz is forced by her parents to go on a date with Bobby Bedi (Riteish Deshmukh) as they are always looking for boys with an Indian background. Jazz wears tradition Indian clothes to the date and acts like an alcoholic (with a boyfriend from every corner of the world, with whom she claims to have sex), prompting Bobby to reject her. Jazz hates Indian men and will not consider even being with one. Jazz says that she was born in UK and has never been to India, and hence she considers herself a British at heart.

Manmohan's plans to get her married to an Indian boy are all in vain. His friend, Parvez Khan (Javed Sheikh), is in a similar situation with his son, Imran (Upen Patel), openly romancing a Caucasian blonde, Susan (Tiffany Mulheron). Imran tells Parvez that he is having a live-in relationship with Susan, which enrages Parvez. At the same time Jazz starts dating her boss Charles Brown. One night, Jazz goes to a disco pub with Charlie and informs Bebo. Manmohan finds out and visits the pub and finds Jazz dancing provocatively with Charlie. Manmohan is shocked at how far Jazz has fallen from her cultural roots.

Meanwhile Charlie proposes to Jazz on his private yacht. Manmohan decides to take his family for a tour in India. Manmohan introduces Jazz to many prospective grooms, but they meet and like Arjun Singh in Manmohan's village. Arjun is the son of Manmohan's childhood friend. Manmohan ends up getting his daughter married to Arjun Singh (Akshay Kumar). Jazz protests but Manmohan is in no mood to listen to any of her excuses. He says that Arjun will bring stability to Jazz's life. Jazz planned to run away, but after talking to Imran, she agrees to marry Arjun.

On their return to London, Jasmeet announces that she is getting married to her boss Charles Brown (Clive Standen), who is well connected, even with Prince Charles. Jazz refuses to recognize her marriage with Arjun as there is no proof of this wedding. She had concocted this plan based on Imran's advice. Parvez hits Imran for misleading Jazz & he moves in with Susan. Jazz's friend tries to tell her that Charlie is a flirt and has already had 3 divorces. And everybody in the office knows that his target is now Jazz. But Jazz ignores her. Arjun explains to Manmohan that they have to be patient as in UK Jazz is in control. Arjun vows to win Jazz back from Charlie.

When Jasmeet is introduced to the friends of the Brown family, she is subjected to considerable racial profiling (snake charmers, Indian rope tricks, Tandoori chicken) as well as a quote from Winston Churchill to wit: 'When we leave India, the country will be in the hands of goons'. Jazz is embarrassed, but Arjun steps in gives a lesson to the racists about the strength & achievements of Indians in all spheres of life. Arjun pretends that he does not know English, so he speaks in India and Jazz has to translate for him. Jazz is grateful as Charlie never thought of defending her honor.

Imran is asked by Susan's parents to fore-go Islam, become a Christian, change his name to Emmanuel or Ian, as well as provide a written undertaking that his family is not associated with any terrorists. Imran initially agrees, but Arjun counsels him & emboldened, Imran refuses Susan's parents to change his name or religion. He implores Susan to accept him for he is. Susan & Imran land at Parvez's doorstep & he welcomes them with open arms.

Meanwhile Arjun upstages Charlie by winning a rugby match against him & his friends & then stealing the show in dancing at a local pub in front of Jazz. Charlie keeps trying to invent situations to have sex with Jazz & she keeps pushing him back & that angers him.

Jazz goes to Arjun to get a divorce. Jazz finds Arjun defending Jazz in front of his own family on phone when he announces that he is coming back to India alone. He assures them that everything is alright & Jazz is stuck only because of her job. Arjun talks to his family and closes the call before breaking down into tears about this divorce. Jazz sees this and comforts him, and Arjun begins to tell her that when he begins to get old, he will come to London to meet her again next time.

On the wedding day, Manmohan drinks himself silly & Arjun even agrees to walk Jazz down the altar. He delivers Jazz to the church and congratulates Charlie. Jazz realizes that Arjun lied to her about not knowing English. Arjun tells Charlie to become a good husband to Jazz and he leaves the wedding in tears not knowing that Jazz is going to marry Charlie.

Jazz realizes this and wouldn't marry Charlie Brown as she began to have feelings for Arjun and remembers her marriage with Arjun. She runs away from her wedding to see Arjun and her family begins to be proud of her going to marry Arjun as it was their true dream, leaving Charlie upset.

After the wedding she goes with Arjun back to India where they are seen riding Arjun's motorcycle. While they are on the motorcycle Arjun reveals that all along, he knew how to speak English, and that he had already dropped the clue when he got offended at Charlie's uncle's derogatory comments on India. He adds that he lied because he was still an Indian at heart and they smile together.