Who Is Gat in We Were Liars? All about Shubham Maheshwari

Gat Patil is a central character in the Prime Video adaptation of We Were Liars, portrayed by Shubham Maheshwari. He plays a key role in the story’s emotional core and mystery, serving as both Cadence Sinclair Eastman’s childhood friend and love interest.

Who is Gat Patil?

Gat is not a Sinclair by blood, but he’s deeply connected to the Sinclair family. His connection begins when his uncle, Ed, starts dating Carrie Sinclair, one of the Sinclair daughters. After Gat’s father passed away when he was eight, he began spending his summers at Beechwood Island, the Sinclair family’s private estate.

Unlike the privileged Sinclair children, Gat is from New York and of Indian descent. His background and worldview often clash with the elitist, white, upper-class environment of the Sinclairs, making him feel like an outsider—even though he’s affectionately called one of “The Liars” by the family, alongside Cadence, Johnny, and Mirren.

Relationship with Cadence

Gat and Cadence’s relationship is a slow-burning love story that builds over years of summer friendships. Their bond grows deeper during Summer Fifteen, when romantic feelings begin to emerge. However, societal expectations, family pressures, and Gat’s own internal conflicts create tension.

In the TV series and book, their dynamic is tender yet complicated. Gat is intelligent, philosophical, and questions the Sinclair family’s shallow traditions—traits that Cadence finds refreshing. But just as their relationship seems to evolve, Gat starts acting distant and withdrawn, hiding a secret that could damage everything between them.

The Liars and the Fire

Without revealing major spoilers, Gat is part of a tragic event that reshapes the entire story. His actions and the events of Summer Fifteen have lasting consequences, particularly for Cadence, who returns the next summer with fragmented memories and emotional trauma. Gat’s role in these events is key to the mystery that unfolds.

Character Traits

• Smart and thoughtful – Gat often quotes philosophers and thinks deeply about justice and inequality.

• Sensitive and torn – His feelings for Cadence are genuine, but he’s often conflicted about his place in the Sinclair world.

• Outsider with insight – His outsider status gives him a clearer view of the Sinclair family’s flaws.