Anjaam

An air hostess whose calm exterior masks a growing fury after tragedy and betrayal. She endures wrongful imprisonment and family losses, then engineers a final act of justice. Her arc centers on resilience, motherhood, and the cost of revenge.

A wealthy industrialist whose initial obsession with Shivani becomes a weapon of control. He uses power, influence, and manipulation to pursue his desires, leading to grave violence and moral decay. His arc is a study in narcissism and destructive ambition.

Shivani's husband and an Air India pilot who becomes entangled in Vijay's schemes. He loses trust, job, and life as the story reveals the depths of jealousy and betrayal. His fate underscores the collateral damage of Vijay's machinations.

Vijay's mother who pushes for Shivani's hand in marriage and manipulates family politics. She embodies a powerful matriarch who weighs reputation and control. Her actions set off many of the film's pivotal conflicts.

Shivani's brother-in-law, a heavy drinker who prioritizes money and status over family wellbeing. His mistreatment of his wife and support for patriarchal norms fuel tensions at home. His presence amplifies the domestic pressure Shivani endures.

Shivani's cellmate who shares a prison experience of injustice and brutality. Their bond highlights themes of solidarity and resilience behind bars. Nisha's plight reflects broader abuses within the penal system.

A family member whose death becomes a turning point for Shivani's revenge arc. Her loss fuels the film's emotional leverage and the protagonist's resolve. The sister's fate underscores the personal costs of the male-dominated world.

An ally of Vijay who provides a legal alibi and later becomes a target of Shivani's vengeance. His actions reveal the corrupt entanglements between police and power. He meets a grim fate as the story escalates toward tragedy.

A brutal guardian within the prison who exploits inmates and enables political corruption. Her tyranny is challenged by Shivani's courage and the broader fight for justice. Her downfall marks a key turning point in Shivani's arc.