<P> Govind's mom wants her son to pursue a degree in Engineering . She runs a home - made food business . She cares about Govind a lot and supports him well through his hardships and struggles . </P> <P> Ali's father: He is a devout Muslim and works for a secular party . He is a very kind - hearted person who wants Ali to take his education seriously despite his mediocre financial condition . He treats the three friends very well when they go to visit Ali in his house . Overall he is a good person . </P> <P> Fred Li: He is an Australian Cricket Team member and a fast bowler . He invites the three friends and Ali to Sydney when they travel to Goa to see India - Australia One Day International and meet him in the stands . He spots talent in Ali and wants to help him getting a chance to be trained in his academy in Australia . Loosely based on Brett Lee . </P> <Ol> <Li> Govind had paid a huge amount for buying a shop in Navrangpura shopping mall even though his friends tried to stop him . The mall later got destroyed due to 2001 Gujarat earthquakes . </Li> <Li> He fell in love with and had physical intimacy (sexual relationship) with Vidya, Ish's sister </Li> <Li> He waited a split second and dived too late to save Ali because of his own selfishness . Ali's wrist was destroyed . </Li> </Ol>

Novel of chetan bhagat three mistakes of my life