Kareeb (English: Close) is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romance film produced, directed and co-written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

His father insists on him being responsible, while Birju is interested in petty theft, lies, and romancing a beautiful young woman named Neha.

Bhigelal is an interesting character with the dream of visiting England one day and owns a collection of antique coins to sell to a diwanji.

With the money earned by selling coins and operating his laundry shop, he plans to visit England just as his father dreamed of.

Birju goes to Uncle and Aunty who propose he buys a lottery ticket, which they will ensure he wins by bribing corrupt government officials.

Birju buys the lottery ticket as instructed and works hard all day to collect the money for the bribe.

They reach Simla and handle things with Bhigelal who goes mad on seeing his robbed drawer with Birju's note promising to return the money.