Headstrong and willful, she contrasts with Sudha by embracing Western culture and pursuing education and independence, leading her life into unanticipated challenges.

The matriarch of the Chatterjee family who manages household dignity and estate expectations as a widow, navigating between tradition and change.

A widow who acts as a maternal figure for Anju and Sudha, known for preserving family history and stories, yet eventually rejects some traditions in support of Sudha.

Sudha's mother, who deals with life's challenges after her husband's actions bring difficulty to the family, prompting Sudha's empathy despite her own struggles.

A character of wealth and freedom who is initially idealized by Sudha, but his proposal to separate her from her child strains their relationship.

Sudha's husband, who struggles with asserting himself within his patriarchal environment, ultimately requiring Sudha to become self-reliant.

Anju's husband with progressive ideals that prove superficial, offering support inconsistently due to personal insecurities and cultural challenges.

Initially seeking revenge, he finds acceptance within the Chatterjee family and later serves them humbly, subverting traditional family hierarchies.