Gandhi then made three promises that he would refrain from alcohol, will remain a vegetarian and will refrain from sex. He kept up all the three promises and returned with his principles of morality preserved intact. Inspired by the work of Gandhi since childhood, Rahul, when leaving India , also makes similar promises to his Father to ease his family's concerns. Rahul, a computer engineer by education, gets a computer programming job with a very reputed company in Los Angeles but his ambitions were bigger. Rahul had several business plans which he wanted to execute and become a successful entrepreneur. Other than a few cultural adjustments in his new country, his smart and intelligent demeanor and friendly, kind, easy-going nature help him adapt well with the new surroundings. The going is good for him, but life has something else in store. His life takes a new turn, when he falls deeply in love with an American girl. The film follows Rahul on this roller coaster ride. As the story unfolds, Rahul is compelled to break his promises one by one. This movie bares the harshness of life for an Indian immigrant in America . It tells the truth in a hard-hitting manner, something which has never been done before in an Indian crossover film. America , which seemed a land of opportunity to Rahul now leaves him w ith shattered dreams and destroyed aspirations. Will he always be seen as a Gas Station Worker here? The land he dreamt to erect his big business empire on, will expect him to work at 7-11 ? Should he even continue his struggle here?
Like Gandhi said :
“First they Ignore you, then they Laugh at you, then they Fight you, and then , You WIN! “
Who is going to remind Rahul ‘what Gandhi said' ? With Rahul's father passes on now, he doesn't even have his source of inspiration and wisdom, anymore. What about his dreams? Who will bring the million stars back into eyes?
What makes this movie even more unique is the expertise and dedication of hardworking young Indians in America , who want to make this movie, their first venture, a wonderful experience both for themselves and the audience. This movie draws from their lives as well as the lives of other Indians living here. Everyone will be able to relate to the movie at some level. This the movie is not only about cultural conflicts; it's about love and about life. The whole team is driven to make this a very entertaining feature both for Hollywood and Bollywood.
